Sales Representative
Resume:
Barbara Keene
www.Keenegraphicsgroup.com
********@*****.***
Newington, CT
Graphic Designer Profile and Qualifications
Software proficiency includes, but is not limited to:
InDesign • QuarkXPress • Adobe CS6 • Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint • DreamWeaver MX
Looking for a job in an organization as a Graphic Designer where my skills, knowledge, abilities and experience can
be employed in the best interests of the organization and to explore my career further in this field.
• Proficient in both MAC and PC environment
• Imaginative and talented Designer with 12+ year’s hands-on experience presenting fresh and
creative graphic solutions and achieving superior results
• Extensive experience creating visually engaging, concise, and effective photo manipulation,
marketing brochures, technical documentation, corporate logos and other communication
media art
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to quickly develop cooperative working
relationships
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects to meet customer requirements
• Dedicated collaborator and team player who can work effectively to take ideas from concept
to completion
• Committed to sensible, effective, layouts and designs to successfully convey the target
message
Experience
Liturgical Publications, CT 2013 - Present
Production/Graphic Designer
• Design; create advertisements for widely distributed weekly and monthly bulletins and
newsletters for churches and organizations throughout the United States.
• Leading the conversion of all bulletins for the Hartford, CT office from QuarkXpress into
InDesign.
• Maintaining InDesign bulletins
• Training InDesign Software to the design team
Keene Graphics Group, Newington, CT 2003 - Present
Owner - www.keenegraphicsgroup.com
• Independent contract design services targeting small business
• Brochures, business cards, logos, banners, booklets, labels
• Business forms, branding and marketing products,
• Flyers, menus, posters, websites, and advertisements for publication
• For portfolio and web design please go to: www.Keenegraphicsgroup.com
Middletown Press-January - 2010- July 2011
Production/Graphic Artist www.middletownpress.com
• Design, create and layout advertisements for widely distributed weekly and monthly
circulars and associated publications including all Internet advertisements
• Design and layout special marketing sections, front and back covers for newspaper and
web
• Effectively collaborated with sales staff and the customer to achieve objectives
• Maintain project records and art files of all customer work
Rare Reminder, Rocky Hill, CT 2003-2008
Production/Graphic Artist/IT: www.rarereminder.com
• Design, create and layout advertisements for widely distributed weekly and monthly
circulars and associated publications
• Effectively collaborate with advertisers and sales staff to achieve customer objectives
• Maintain project records and art files of all customer work
• Partnered with a variety of local and nationally recognized brands/advertisers
• Enhance customer provided copy and graphics to create advertisements in a 4-color
environment
• Construct/design 4 special sections of the weekly paper i.e. Pet, Real Estate, Help Wanted,
and Medical
• Electronically assemble weekly paper for production
• Produce front and back cover designs for the weekly circular and yearly calendars
• Recognized by customers and management as imaginative, innovative, and resourceful
• Purchased all computers (MAC/PC), and software, Set-up/trained and maintained, Servers,
FTP and all employee email accounts
• Researched, sourced and implemented new software/hardware platform for newspaper
layout and accounting functions. (Mac/PC platform)
• Designed and maintained company website
Osprey Observer Valrico, Fl 8/2005 - 6/2006
Graphic Artist: www.ospreyObserver.com
• Design advertisements for monthly newspaper
• Create and design special sections for the paper
• Design brochures and business material
Other Employment
Infinity Broadcasting, Farmington CT, Traffic Administration
Prophesy Transportation Solutions, Bloomfield, CT, Software Trainer
Hartford Office Supply, Hartford, CT, Collections, Accounts Receivable
Sofista-Cut Hair Design, New Britain, CT, Owner Operator
Education
• Tunxis Community College for Graphic Arts Design / Creative Writing (GPA - 3.7)
(Associates degree)
References
Leslie Friedlander (Professional) Lisa Basile (Professional)
Sales Representative Sales Representative
The Middletown Press West Hartford News
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Nancy Beaudoin (Personal) Cyndi Sheftel (Professional)
Teacher Sales
New Britain High School *************@***.***
******@*****.*** 860-***-****
Mark Paturzo (Personal) Marisa Calvo (Professional)
Founder of Help Willy's Friends Business Owner
*****@*****************.*** Marisa Calvo Design
www.HelpWillysFriends.org *****************@*******.***
Cindy George (Personal) Colette Spada (Professional)
HR/DMV Graphics Manager
*******@***.*** Rare Reminder, Inc.
860-***-**** *******@************.***
Jeannine Tobin (Personal) Donta Johnson (Professional)
Graphic Designer Business Owner
Sounding Publications Drive4Stardum
******@************.*** *************@*****.***
Letter of Recommendation
Robert J Briere July 28, 2011
Regional Advertising Director Journal Register Company Middletown CT
To Whom It May Concern:
I highly recommend Barbara Keene as a candidate for employment. Barbara was employed by
The Journal Register as a Graphic Designer and also provided sales administrative support from
January 2010 - July 2011. Barbara was responsible for creating both print and digital advertising
for our clients, the creation of sales brochures and also helped with scheduling of promotions and
interoffice communications.
Barbara is an independent worker; she is consistently reliable and is able to follow through to
ensure that the job gets done correctly and in a timely manner. She is computer literate and able
to multi task. She has a great work ethic and is always flexible and willing to work on any project
or assist others when needed.
Barbara would be a tremendous asset for your company and has my highest recommendation.
Robert J Briere
Regional Advertising Director
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