Lesley J. Upson

Post Office Box **** Bluffton, SC 29910

abi1tv@r.postjobfree.com

248-***-****

Qualifications

Computer skills - Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Publisher, Exel, Word. Proficient with both

PC and Mac.

Special Skills

Extremely creative, first-rate communication skills and team building abilities. Highly ambitious, works

well under pressure and have optimum problem solving and time management skills. I have

demonstrated expertise in sales support, customer support and management.

Recent Employment

PSA Essentials – July 2006 – April 2010

Recent Position - Marketing Specialist/Designer - Designed an eight page catalog for 2009,

advertisements, flyers, postcards, newsletters and more. Designed a total of sixteen sets of icons for Peel

& Stick interchangeable stamps. Also designed note cards, calling cards, luggage tags and enclosure

cards. Contacted publications for advertising and editorial submissions. Built relationships with

customers, press and others in the field.

Previous position - Managed typesetting department of seven. Typeset stamps, embossers and

invitations. Aided in the hiring of new employees.

(For more information on Peel & Stick and PSA Essentials, please visit www.psaessentials.com)

Accomplishments

Recent employment - Note cards and other accessories I have designed helped to boost the sales of

stamps. Three of my note card designs are in the top ten best sellers. Helped design layouts to aid in the

production of stamps and embossers. Also helped in the development of PSA Essentials’ newest product

Peel & Stick.

Free lance - Designed logo and business cards for local company called Babysitters & Nannies.

Designed business cards, tags and all labels for a vintage furniture and clothing company called Glory

House. Designed website poster for a contest for a local business called 3 Doors on Bay, also designed

two sets of South Carolina specific silly bands (rubber bands that are different shapes) for this business.

Experience/Skills Summary

Assistant Manager - Handled bank deposits, open and close store, customer service, sponsored staff

seminars.

Sales Associate - Built repeat cliental, problem solving, developed up-selling abilities.

Child Care Giver - Responsibility for a class of toddlers. Learned to interact with both child and parent.

Senior Typesetter - Design skills, manage department and learned to work on a deadline.

Marketing Specialist/Designer - Design new products, ads and flyers, contact publications, attend trade

shows.

Education

2002 - 2005 Oakland Community College - Associates Degree in Graphic Design

1999 - 2000 Western Michigan University - General Studies

1993 - 1997 Farmington Hills Harrison High School - High School Diploma

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