Design Graphic

Laura McDougall • Graphic Designer •••

Objective •••

To obtain a position in the field of Graphic Design utilizing my creativity, various design skills and knowledge in a

friendly, enjoyable atmosphere.

Skills •••

• Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Pitstop, Quark Express,

Backstage, Microsoft Office

• Printing process, conceptualization, typography, placement and layout, handmade art, paper knowledgeable,

versatile designer, team experience

• Experience in customer oriented and group work environments

Job Experience •••

Stamats Communications, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA Print Production Assistant May 2007 – March

2009

• Designed collateral for Stamats such as marketing materials and stationery

• Worked with other designers on print projects overseeing the technical aspects of client files ensuring overall

document quality

• Prepared all files for printing

• Made preliminary mock ups of all jobs for client review

• Made all edits (both typographically and design) to all files for client review

Pearson Educational Measurement, Iowa City, IA Content Support Artist/Forms

Designer October 2005 – February 2007

• Created artwork for nationwide K 12 standardized testing in all subject areas

• Worked in Word software to arrange artwork in correct format for test pages

• Revised and recreated existing artwork to fit needs and specifications of projects

• Formatted and designed standardized test booklets, answer sheets and manuals for K 12 schools in various

states

• Prepared files for print

Vomela Specialty Company, Saint Paul, MN OEM Designer December 2004 – August

2005

• Worked in a team oriented environment designing the outside graphics for the recreational vehicle industry

• Designed logos and legends for RVs and RV industry use

• Set up print templates for printers

• Worked on recreating and tracing logos and artwork given to us for reproduction

Freelance Work •••

Laura McDougall Graphic Design June 2004

Present

• Work one on one with customers to design custom wedding stationery sets, programs, announcements, party

and shower invitations, favor boxes, stickers, and other wedding and party incidentals to match other

materials for the event

• Hand craft candles and guest books for weddings and parties

• Provide custom stamp services, turning my design into an ink stamp for customers to use on their own

• Production of stationery products such as printing, cutting, gluing, and assembly for final delivery

Loss Control Specialists, Iowa City, IA August 2009 –

Present

• Design various mailings and brochures featuring different safety products for mass purchase

Classic Events Coordination and Design, Cedar Rapids, IA March 2010 –

Present

• Developed logo and business cards

Broken Stixx, Iowa City, IA August 2009 –

May 2010

• Developed company logo, business cards

• Designed sap bar wraps for organic soaps

• Designed cover and logo for organic no tree notebooks

Grant Wood Neighborhood Association, Iowa City, IA August 2009 –

May 2010

• Developed layout of; and produce monthly association newsletter

2 Chicks and a Camera Photography, Cedar Rapids, IA

March 2010

• Developed logo, stationery, flash drive stickers and business cards

Education •••

Bachelor of Science Degree, Graphic Design The Art Institutes International Minnesota

June 2004

••• *********.******@*****.*** • 612-***-**** • 709 Eklund Court Northfield, Minnesota

55057 •••

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