Design Quality Control
Resume:
T aline Abka rian
Graphic Designer
encino, california
*******@*****.***
PROF I LE
Graphic designer with 15 years of experience in the design field, with a t rue passion for
o riginality and t imeless design. Expertise include package design, logos, brand identity,
b rochures, signage, style guides, apparel application, greeting cards and invitations as well as
some experience in web design. Skills include:
• Layout and design
• Design conceptualization and presentations
• A r t direction for photoshoots
• H i r ing and directing vendors (illustrators, designer, production artists)
• P roduction, print supervision
• Scheduling and quality control
EXPER I E NCE
F reelance / contract work – p resent
Senior Designer
Developed strong repeat and referral business by consistently delivering exceptional client
satisfaction. Established and maintained efficient design process that ensured on t ime on-
budget delivery. Projects included design and production of print, identity, retail signage,
p romotional, and web.
Ma ttel, I nc. 2000-2008
Senior Graphic Art ist – girls’ toys packaging design
Created, developed and presented packaging design, directed photoshoots, hired outside
vendors, participated in brainstorms and strategy meeting, worked closely with engineers, copy
w riters, marketing, legal department as well as colleagues in HK/China.
• P resented fresh design ideas with positive feedback
• Applied cost saving ideas and techniques in development of packaging
• Met tight deadlines
• Developed and maintained positive working relations
• Worked on various Barbie lines simultaneously
• Earned award in GDusa magazine for packaging design
•Was recognized and awarded numerous certificates within the company for going above and
beyond.
GD I 1996-1999
Graphic Designer
P roduced and developed artwork for high profile clients including Disney, Warner Bros.,
F idelity Bank. Broad based and diverse projects included apparel application, accessories, style
guides, logos, certificates, packaging, banners.
• Implemented an organized work processes that greatly increased productivity
• P revented costly errors by paying great attention to detail with full commitment to quality
P rintoGraphics 1993-1995
Designer /P roduction Artist
Designed and managed numerous concurrent projects, while adhering to production schedules
and budget, resulting in an increase in business productivity by 30%.
TEC H I NCAL SKI L LS
I llustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Quark Xpress, MS Word, knowledge of
Powerpoint and Dreamweaver
E D UCAT IO N
B.A. in Fine Art/Graphic Design - California State University, Northridge
Computer Graphics Certificate Program - Platt College, Los Angeles
Art Classes - Otis College of Art and Design
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