July **, ****

Dear Human Resources Director-

I am pleased to submit this letter of inquiry to determine if you have a need for a dynamic, freelance, graphic/layout designer.

With over 20 years of experience managing, designing and producing engaging publications for government, corporate and non-profit clients, I am a resource for organizations that need to outsource design and desktop publishing projects in order to meet tight deadlines. My resourcefulness, productivity, and reliability make me the ideal designer for agencies such as the National Association of Women Judges that relies on my meticulous layout skills to format their quarterly newsletter and KTA Engineering where my creativity and problem-solving skills were needed in redesigning their corporate marketing materials and giving them a fresh, visually-exciting appeal.

As the owner and lead designer of a successful graphic design studio, I am a whiz at multi- tasking, communicating, and getting jobs done quickly and efficiently. I thrive on collaborating with clients who need a highly-trained, flexible designer who is in tune with design trends, adept at using current design software and who has the design expertise and equipment to step in and manage a project from start to finish.

I have attached my resume, and my online portfolio is located at www.langosdesign.com. I appreciate your consideration, and I would be thrilled to discuss my skills with you and learn about your upcoming projects.

Warm Regards,

Mai L. Bull- Roberts

Owner/Freelance Designer

Lango’s Design + Print

301-***-****

acqy96@r.postjobfree.com

MAI L. BULL-ROBERTS FREELANCE DESIGNER

936 Mosby Drive . Frederick, MD 21701 TEL: 301-***-**** Work Samples: www.langosdesign.com

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:

HTML _ InDesign _ QuarkXpress _ PhotoShop _ FreeHand _ Illustrator _ Acrobat _ FireWorks _ Microsoft Office _ Publisher _ Wordpress _ Mac and PC

SUMMARY:

Creative and talented graphic designer with over 20 years managing a successful graphic design studio; Utilizes outstanding marketing and management skills to secure design and printing contracts with government agencies, corporations, small businesses and non-profit companies; Track record for consistently meeting deadlines, delivering eye-catching educational and promo- tional materials, and ensuring accuracy and consistency in design projects

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Lango’s Design + Print (Jan. 2000 - present)

Successful design studio providing design, layout and printing solutions to diverse clients

Owner and Designer – Management of graphic design studio; Marketing graphic design services; Designing and laying out printed products; Managing publications budgets; Updating websites; Overseeing print vendors; Managing social media content

*Utilizes creativity, professionalism and design expertise to generate repeat business from clients such as the Department of Labor (DOL), Government Printing Office (GPO), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

*Expanded company into the social stationery market with an on-line storefront that has generat- ed over 400 clients who have given my services a five star rating within the first year of selling

EYP Architecture & Engineering, (AE) P.C. (Jan. 2000 - Mar. 2004)

A global provider of comprehensive building design, research, and related consulting services

Graphic Design Manager and Freelancer – Designed proposals, signage, presentation boards, special mailings, ads, posters, invitations and awards submittals; Managed print files, image files and slide library; Planned and coordinated photo shoots; Worked with publications vendors

*Sole graphic designer of an award-winning AE firm where I designed cutting-edge presentations and proposals that helped the marketing team win million-dollar contracts

Bread for the World (Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2000)

Non profit that seeks to end world hunger

Production Associate and Freelancer – Designed printed pieces including, books, newsletters, ads, logos, catalogs and flyers; Solicited printing and mailing bids and recommended vendors; Coordinated the printing and mailing of publications; Performed press checks; Managed freelancers

*Managed the production of over 15 yearly publications and kept them within budget

National Geographic Society (Jan. 1996 - Jan. 1998)

One of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world

Editor’s Assistant and Staff Assistant – Represented the Editor’s office to staff and members of the society; Provided administrative and technical support on monthly reports and galleys

*Managed the smooth flow of administrative and editorial projects within a fast-paced, high- profile, editorial department

EDUCATION:

M.A. Publications Design - University of Baltimore / B.A. Journalism - Howard University

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