Customer Service Manager

Amanda Little

Current Address: **** ***** **** ****** . ******, Indiana 46953

Alternate Address: 1754 Highwater Road . Bromley, Kentucky 41017

Cell: 765-***-**** . Home: 765-***-****

E-Mail: ************@***.***

objective

To obtain a position in the graphic design field where I can utilize my

creativity and talent to create well-balanced work while also proving to be

an asset to your team.

professional experience

Little Images Photography 2004 - current

Owner, Operator, Photographer, Marketing Director, Graphic Designer,

Business Manager

. Grew Business steadily 30% annually, leading to a 300% growth over a

5 year period.

. Brought company to profitability in year 3 and kept company

profitable each year afterward.

With a profit of 40% per year.

. Expanded both geographically (midwest) and markets served

. Engaged as a professional speaker at conferences in Illinois and

Wisconsin.

. Utilized Adobe Photoshop & InDesign to create branding & marketing

artwork for company.

Pearson Printing 2006-2009

Lead Graphic Designer, Typesetter, Print Specialist

. Worked with client on branding and marketing of a new product that led to

introduction at national retail chain.

. Created design concepts & visualizations for sports magazines for 3 local

high schools

. Managed multiple projects simultaneously to assist company in meeting

goals

. Designed quarterly newsletters for market leading glass company

. Prepared files for full color and spot color printing press

Pro Prints 2005-2006

Graphic Designer, Customer Service

. Designed promotional graphics for local university apparel

. Prepared files for screen printing and embroidery

. Placed customer orders and followed projects from start to finish

Prototype Printing 2003-2005

Lead Graphic Designer, Typesetter, Customer Service

. Designed monthly marketing promotions for Tier One local automotive plant

. Participated in teams (internal & external) driving designs for large

customers

Met with customers one on one to meet their design needs

technical proficiency

platforms: Mac OS 9/10, Windows Vista/XP/Me/2000

applications: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, PageMaker, Bridge,

Lightroom.

Quark Xpress. Macromedia Freehand, Microsoft

Office Suite.

Apple iWork Suite, Apple iLife Suite.

educational background

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, 2002

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana

Internship: Indiana Wesleyan University, Student Development Office, 2000-

2002

Internship: Indiana Wesleyan University, Print Shop, 2001-2002

qualifications

Highly creative Graphic Designer with experience in business, marketing,

and concept design & development. Dynamic team player with strong written

and verbal communication abilities. Highly skilled in building strong

client and vender relationships. Accustomed to performing in deadline-

driven environments. with an emphasis on working within budget

requirements.

Creative experience in the following:

Print

. Digital Illustration

. Brochures & Newsletters

. Logos & Business Cards

. Posters & Postcards

Stationary

Photography

. Professional Portraits

. Corporate

. Retouching

. Photographic Restoration

. Film & Digital

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