{AMBER GABRANSKI}
{AMBER GABRANSKI}
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{career GOAL}
My personal career goal is to obtain a position in the web world which utilizes my experience in graphic design, photography,
project management, sales, desktop publishing and web development.
{career history}
Freelance
Photography [06.2009-Present]
St. Croix Animal Friends–Design several types of material [05.2010-Present]
Amanda Wilmot Photography–Logo [08.2010]
i For Design Photography–Logo [07.2010]
Hat Heads by Hollund–Logo [03.2010]
The Little Dandy–Logo [03.2010]
Kimberly Kay Photography–Logo [02.2010]
For the Love of Dogs–Postcard [11.2009]
Cobra Trading–Brochure [02.2006]
Project Manager Travel Tags [Inver Grove Heights, MN] 03.2011-Present
Manage projects throughout the entire production process including timelines, production details, data approval, proofs
with customers and sales.
Manage timelines and production details with outside suppliers.
Territory Sales Coordinator PDI Ninth House [Minneapolis, MN] 04.2009-03.2011
Design sales material and client specific designs.
Update corporate executive/consultants bios corporate wide.
Plan and execute all aspects of webinar and in-house marketing events in the Midwest Region for 300+ clients.
Schedule client sales meetings, conduct client background research, proof, edit and prepare client material including
proposals, requests for information (RFI), presentations, and write up contracts.
Project Coordinator PDI Ninth House [Minneapolis, MN] 08.2008-04.2009
Maintained PDI Ninth House SMLP webpage.
Designed custom graphics.
Planned and executed all aspects of webinar and in-house marketing events in the Midwest Region for 300+ clients.
Project management tasks: monitored project activities/progress, estimated project costs, prepared/created letters,
PowerPoint presentations, reports, contracts, created and maintained project plans, maintained knowledge of project
financials, organized meetings/conference calls, invoicing, defined project milestones, accounting details, assist
accounting department on overdue bills, sent reminders for payment, monitor status as well as maintained eight
senior/executive consultant’s calendars including scheduling with clients, travel, and expenses.
Customization Specialist PDI Ninth House [Minneapolis, MN ] 11.2006-08.2008
Created custom graphics for manuals as well as partnered with outside/inside vendors.
Managed version control and organization of internal files.
Entered requested changes/modifications to training material using corporate and client specific templates.
Graphic Designer Lone Oak Graphics [Inver Grove Heights, MN] 02.2006-11.2006
Designed business cards, invoices, postcards, menus, booklets, letterheads, notepads, stamps, labels, brochures, mailings,
flyers, company marketing/branding items, internal forms and revamped for offset printing including PMS and 4-color.
Coordinated design production of projects from concept to completion including estimates for clients
and ordering material.
Graphic Designer Plastic Printers [Hastings, MN] 04.2005-01.2006
Provided creative plastic card designs as well as company logo.
Developed strategic approach in optimizing design process which resulted in a more efficient design process and less
mistakes between communication of design team and sales team. Worked on projects from discovery to completion
including all steps of the design, project and production process including press checks with tight deadlines
and quick turnarounds.
Graphic Designer Northland Directories [Hudson, WI] 08.2004-04.2005
Created and revamped space advertising for hotel directories as well as designed hotel directories and page layout for
hotels around the United States.
Provided clients with design estimates, quotes and prepared invoices.
{AMBER GABRANSKI}
{STUDIES}
Arizona State University Bachelor of Applied Science
Internet & Web Development (2010-2012) Expected Graduation-Spring 2012
University of Wisconsin-Stout Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program
Graphic Design (2003-2004)
Century College Associates of Applied Science
Visual Communications Technology-Graphic Design (2001-2003) HONORS
{SOFTWARE}
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Professional, Visio, Microsoft Office, Publisher,
Siebel, CRM, S.A.P., Hagen
HTML, XHTML, CSS
Currently Learning: JavaScript, Flash
{Awards}
NA Sales Quarterly Team Champions, 2010
Chairman's Award Team Goal Achievement, 2010
Chairman's Award Team Goal Achievement, 2009
Dean’s List Award, 2002, 2003
Phi Theta Kappa-Honors, 2002, 2003