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Objective

To promote, market and maintain a company’s visual identity using effective design with a high level of creativity, professionalism and organization.

·        Consulted with clients to devise and evaluate graphic design needs; planned and created of economical design concepts.

·        Proposed design solutions and managed projects with creativity, speed and accuracy.

·        Ability to effectively multitask in challenging situations and meet critical deadlines.

·        Experience in applied industry standards and reproduction techniques for print and type specifications and photography.

·        Knowledge of and experience in time and project management.

·        Unequaled customer service and client relationship skills.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills

·        Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and vendors

·        Self-starter and self-directed

·        Creative, solid problem-solving skills.

·        Excellent written, oral and professional communication skills

·        Knowledge of and experience with Macintosh and PC computers and page layout, illustration, typesetting, image manipulation and presentation software.

·        Extensive experience with Freehand, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office.

·        Experience using  35mm and digital cameras, scanners and printers

Graphic Design Specialist                                                       Jan 2005 to current      

SunTrust Bank, Richmond, VA

·        Conceptualized, designed and created artwork and supervised the printing and production of corporate literature, publications, and presentations. Support Corporate Intranet website development/design and maintenance utilizing web publishing web publishing and graphic design tools and software.

Interim Graphic Designer                                                       Sept to Dec 2004        

John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA

·        Conceptualized, designed and created artwork and supervised the printing and production of college publications and visual materials. Helped to establish, maintain and enhance a unified visual identity for the College. Advising and consulting with agency employees to determine project requirements, working with service bureaus, photographers and commercial printers to complete high-quality printed materials on tight deadlines.

·        Developed publications and visual materials, including logo, postcards, newspaper advertisements, annual report, class schedule, invitations, and fliers.

Banquet Server                                                                                               2003 – 2004

Aramark Food Services, Richmond, VA

·        Assisted in coordination and implementation of catered functions, including receptions and special events for a Fortune 500 company.

·        Coordinated food service in Conference Center.

·        Supervised employees in supervisor’s absence.

PR and Marketing Coordinator                                  2002 to 2003

Richmond Jazz Society, Richmond, VA

·        Implemented social events to generate member participation and new enrollment for this non-profit organization.

·        Designed monthly publications and advertisements and organized media files.

·        Wrote and distributed press releases and assembled press kits.

·        Researched story ideas and composed correspondence.

·        Researched and compiled data for the Web site.

Sales Support                                                                                                  2002 to 2003

Turnkey Promotions, Glen Allen, VA

·        Handled administrative duties, including filing, purchasing, billing, problem resolutions, and vendor and customer relations.

·        Researched new products and provided cost quotes for internal and external customers.

Graphic Designer                                                                                            1985 to 2002

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

·        Designed and produced complex graphic art projects of a scientific, instructional or informational nature for reproduction in print, projection, exhibition, photographic and electronic media for a University Hospital.

·        Developed and applied departmental, university and state polices and procedures of production and support services to maintain University’s vision.

·        Consulted with clients to evaluate their design needs, proposed design solutions and provided sources for those services.

·        Responsible for project management and production.

·        Consulted with professional contacts related to project development and production.

Graduate student pursuing M.A. of Adult Education and Distance Learning at University of Phoenix.

B.A., Communication Arts and Design          

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

A.A., Commercial Art                          

Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, VA

·        American Institute of Graphic Arts, Richmond Chapter, Board of Directors, Co-chair of Education, 1994-1995      

·        Richmond Jazz Society, Board of Directors, Co-Chair of Public Relations, 1998-current