Desiree M. McCormick
Tigard, OR 97223
****.*********@*****.***
Objective
To gain knowledge and experience which will help develop and
advance my future as a Graphic Designer.
Skills
Expert in Photoshop 7.0, CS2 and CS4, Adobe InDesign CS2 and
CS4, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Photography,
Photo Editing and Manipulation, Designing and Writing: PR Plans,
Creative Briefs, Marketing Plans, Press Releases; proficient in
Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Web Design & HTML coding, experienced
in painting, drawing, sketching, typography, color theory, use
of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development
and layout.
Work Experience
April 2007-Present
Audix Corporation - Wilsonville, OR 503-***-****
Graphic Designer / Photographer
Design, create and produce advertisements for national and
international magazines and websites. Identify appropriate
magazines and websites to advertise in. Coordinate ad schedules
and send print ready ads to magazines and websites. Design,
create and produce fliers, marketing materials and
specification/sell sheets for all products. Design, create and
produce full line and quick reference product marketing
catalogs. Design trade show booths and booth graphics. Design
product packaging. Photograph products for marking use.
Photograph concerts and artists for marketing use. Maintain
website content. Maintain all social media content.
July 2008-Present
Medical Information Integration - Tigard, OR 503-***-****
Marketing Director / Graphic Guru - Co-Owner
As needed: Organize marketing campaigns, Oversee marketing
projects, Design, create and produce marketing materials for
current and potential clients, Design trade show displays,
Research target markets, Design, create, produce and deliver
direct mail campaigns.
Sept. 2006- March 2007
Sweet Indigo Marketing Design - Albuquerque, NM 541-***-****
Design Artist, and Co-Founder
Freelance marketing projects. Design, create and produce fliers,
brochures, ads, coupons, business cards, logos, etc. Portrait
photography; senior photos, family photos etc.
Sept. 2005- Jan. 2006 Fall Internship
Oregon Daily Emerald - Eugene, OR 541-***-****
Advertising Executive
Selling ad space to current and new advertisers in a goal driven
setting. Some design work as a collaborative effort with
clients.
June 2005- Sept. 2005 Summer Internship
Balthrop Advertising and Marketing Solutions - Tigard, OR (503)-
670-0372
Promotional Advertiser, Team Leader
Business to business sales and communication, team building,
interviewing and training new team members. Goal driven setting.
Jan 2000- Sept. 2005
Retail Experience
Express Women Pioneer Square - Portland, OR 503-***-****
See's Candies Washington Square - Tigard, OR 503-***-****
USA Baby/Child Space - Tigard, OR (No Longer in Business)
Volunteer
Ethos Music Center
Board Representative
Serve as Secretary of the Board, Chair of Fundraising Committee,
Assist with Graphic Design needs as well as decisions made for
the well being of Ethos Music Center. www.ethos.org
Education
2002-2006
University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication -
Eugene, OR
Bachelor of Science
Advertising Major
Communication Minor
*References available upon request*