Sara Lee Hayes

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West Paducah, KY 42086

216-***-****

abj9tg@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications and Professional Experience

Experienced Graphic Designer with excellent sense of design and

solid technical & communication skills. Extensive overall

knowledge and understanding of computer programs and latest

technology. Strong skills in layout, advertising, color theory and

computer graphic design. Enjoys fast paced, challenging work

environment with opportunity to meet personal and professional

goals. Productive and efficient work habits without supervision.

Exceptionally creative thinker with high energy and positive

attitude.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign,

ImageReady, Acrobat

General Layout/Graphic Design Applications: Correll Draw, Neon

Wizard, FlexiSign, Quark Xpress, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver,

Director and other vector based programs. Knowledge of 4-color

processing pre-press and printing.

Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excell, Publisher, Outlook

Employment History

Hy-Ko Products Company - Northfield, OH

11/2008 - Present

Graphic Designer

Responsible for design, layout and production of a wide variety of things

such as point of purchase displays, signs, keys, logos, product

packaging, brochures, posters, labels, company literature, and more.

Collaborate with marketing team to complete projects for Wal-mart, Home

Depot, Ace Hardware, True Value and more.

Record Publishing Co. - Stow, OH

03/2007 - 11/2008

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer and Advertising Designer for newspaper publication.

Responsible for designing ads, logos and design concepts for customers.

Worked to complete multiple jobs with creativity while achieving strict

deadlines.

Budget Signs - Bedford, OH

06/2002 - 03/2007

Production Artist / Office Manager

Responsible for data entry, invoicing, transactions, customer service,

design, layout, photo and logo correction, installation and fabrication

of signs. Worked with vinyl plotter, router, digital camera, and

conceptual planning on daily basis while attending college.

Education

Virginia Marti College of Art and Design - Lakewood, OH

03/2003 - 06/2005

Associate's Degree in Graphic Design and Applied Business

Graduated with honors, numerous awards and recognitions.

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center - Brecksville, OH

08/2000 - 06/2002

Certificate in Digital and Graphic Design

Completed two-year program ranked best vocational program in the nation.

Received awards for perfect attendance, honor roll, and 1st place in

numerous design competitions.

Nordonia High School - Macedonia, OH

08/1998 - 06/2002

High School Diploma

Participated in many extra curricular activities including soccer team

(captain four years), powder puff football, art club, various art,

design, and office classes.

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