Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Georgia

Skills

• Software
QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat PitStop, Flexicut Sign Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Dreamweaver MX, AS400

• Prepress
Technical duties include full knowledge of Color Getter II drum scanner and software focusing on CMYK, gray scale and RGB color correction skills. Full prepress file preparation for spot and process mechanicals by setting traps and editing colors. Synchronized files between computer and Heidelberg plate-making software.

• Design
Creation of ad campaigns and layouts for nationally published magazines and newspapers. Layout and design of newsletters, self mailing postcards, brochures and pocket folders. Created design solutions for corporate identity packages and logo design for print,web, foil stamp, die-cut and blind embossing. Composed copy and headlines for clients upon request. Illustrated food items and icons for use in newsletters and customer education materials. Developed and fabricated point of purchase signage for use with food displays. Responsible for art direction, copy writing and design for web development.

• Customer Service
Accountable for job traffic, proofing, quality control and client satisfaction.

Employment History

January 2004 - Present Freelance Graphic Designer
Vinson Creative
Atlanta, Georgia

November 2005 - January 2006 Graphic Designer
Collins Digital Imaging
Atlanta, Georgia

March 2001 - July 2004 Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Your DeKalb Farmers Market
Decatur, Georgia

August 1999 - March 2001 Senior Graphic Designer
Digital Technologies
Roswell, Georgia

May 1998 - July 1999 Prepress Technician / Production Coordinator
Campus Printing at Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Georgia