Design Graphic Designer

Nicole J. Cooper

Illustrator • Designer

Burlington, New Jersey 08016 / 609-***-**** / Email: ****************@*****.*** /

W ebsite: http://www.wix.com/Nickyjc/Gallery-of-Nicole-C

2nd Promotional Site: http://be.net/niccigraphics

Summary

Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with more than 7 years in produc t

publishing and print design. Graphic Artist skilled in a variety of designs, logos and marketing

packages designed to strengthen business competence. Graphic Designer who conceptualize s

innovative design solutions for print, web and broadcast applications.

Highlights

Computer-assisted design (CAD) Adobe CS6 Photoshop

Strong design sense Brochure and book design

Conceptual thinker Digital Illustrations

Electronic Logo design Program Booklets

Stationary and Letterhead Print Design and Illustration

Creative and Artistic Traditional fine art skills

Knowledge of Book Design Graphics arts design

Adobe CS6 Illustrator Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Adobe CS6 InDesign Excel Spreadsheets

Accomplishments

Accomplished 7 years in graphic design and illustration. Created freelance opportunities with

Authors, non-profit organizations, church ministries, entrepreneurs, fraternities and sororities.

Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator

2006 – Present

Nicky’s Illustrations

Burlington, NJ

Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs.

Prepared layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards.

Developed creative graphics that simplified complex messages. Consistently met schedules and

deadlines for all illustration projects. Produced imaginative illustrations in an efficient and timely

manner.

Grace Baptist Church – Facilitated the layout and printing of pastoral anniversary/retirement

journal. Designed wrap cover. 700 books containing 200 pages of letters, messages, ads and

graphics.

Youth Achievers' Committee, Inc. - Successfully spearheaded Database operations for

Annual Science & Math Fair (non -profit organization’s flagship event). Design theme logos,

fliers and program booklets for science fair contestants.

Tabernacle Baptist Church - Created multi-media presentation for Annual Martin Luther King,

Jr. memorial event utilizing skills in graphic design, PowerPoint and music choice.

Create event themed Logos, fliers, program booklets, tickets, T-Shirts, registration materials for

5 ministries.

Youth Alliance Ministry - Created Logo and marketing materials for start-up non-profit

organization.

www.CityHotSpots.com – William Barksdale Founder

Designed logos for main site and affiliated sites for associates.

Hoops-N-Fitness – Todd T. Whitmore

Created Logo for new business

Abigail Women’s Ministry – Angie Moffitt

Successfully communicated ministry’s vision that generated increase attendance and donations

to events.

Receptionist / Desktop Publisher

2008-2009

LGR Group

Mount Holly Township

Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in -

person requests for information. Data Administrator, Desktop Publishing and part -time Graphic

Designer

Receptionist / Desktop Publisher

2006-2008 (2008-Present Volunteer)

Youth Achievers’ Committee, Inc.

Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs.

Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and re sponding to telephone and in-

person requests for information. Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and

paper files.

Featured in Partner N’ Crime Book Store (New York), Maggie May’s Serenity Gallery

(Mississippi), Willingboro and Burlington Library (New Jersey) Art Exhibitions.

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology 1991-1996

State University of New York

Dean’s List 1993-1996

Graduated Magna cum Laude

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, May 1996

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