Customer Service Design

Erika S. Rose

erikasrose @gmail.com

abisa2@r.postjobfree.com

804-***-****

Alexandria, Va

Work Experience

Nomadic Display, Springfield, Virginia. September 2009- Present.

Graphic Tech/Preflight Artist. . Prepare client specific graphics for large

format trade show display mural, booth, and counter printing. . Adjust

files for accurate alignment. . Color match using the Pantone Matching

System, as well as, CMYK, and RGB to fabric and film. . Consult with

distributors and end-clients to define their needs and concerns.. Designing

display graphics when applicable.

Sugarloaf Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia. August 2008- Present.

Graphics.

Freelance Designer. . Create graphics by request of the company's clients

using Adobe Creative Suite.

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. August 2007- May 2008.

The Bluestone, yearbook.

Co-Features Designer. . Used InDesign CS3 to design one-third of the

features section lay-out of the Bluestone, JMU's -400 page yearbook.

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. August 2006- May 2008.

Office of Career & Academic Planning.

Publicity Student Assistant. . Collaborated with the office publicity and

outreach coordinator to implement the advertising and publicity of office

services, programs and events. . Collaborated with each staff member to

help plan publicity for events/services they coordinate.

City of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia. June 2007- August 2007.

Richmond Public Library.

Graphic Design Intern. . Created graphic documents for the use of nine

branches of the Richmond Public Library system. . Produced documents

catering to children's summer events, as well as, professional art

exhibitions held at the library.

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. August 2006- May 2007.

The Black Student Alliance.

Publicity Coordinator. . Executive position that entailed producing all the

organization's print and media advertisements. . Attended weekly board

meetings consulting other members on design elements for upcoming events

and programs.

Professional Summary

. Successful in advertising a variety of products and events by

establishing a good rapport with co-workers, assessing their needs, and

making recommendations on advertisements based on competent knowledge.

. Redesigned logos for reproductions on T-shirts and print media.

. Held executive position on a Front-End Budgeted organization.

. Donating free design services to the ElderHomes Corporation, Chesterfield

Co., VA Fire Station Lot #140, and Liberation Church-Richmond, VA.

Professional Skills

. Proficient in detail, editorial layouts, logos, and overall design.

. Highly motivated, resourceful, and efficient by utilizing the expertise

of my co-workers.

. Excellent customer service and work ethic through years of retail

experience.

. Prompt, reliable, dependable, and willing to learn.

. Computer literacy- knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Quark, and Maya software applications.

Education

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Bachelors of Fine Arts, General Fine Arts, Studio Art

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