Elizabeth Klug
Graphic Designer
E-mail: **********@*****.***
Website: www.eksdesigns.com
______________________________________________________________
PROFILE:
Accomplished professional with seven years experience in graphic
design and management. Proven proficiency in planning delivery, reporting,
training and mentoring. Skilled in strategic development, conceptualizing
to designing publications and marketing.
Strong problem solver and adept at managing multiple complex projects
simultaneously. Ability to interface with people at all levels including
clients, staff and management. Background includes achieving manager
position within two years and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science
International Business College ... 2003
- Business / Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Computer Science
SKILLS:
- Fetch - InDesign CS3 - iWork Numbers
- QuarkXpress - PhotoShop CS3 - iWork Pages
- Illustrator CS3 - Excel - Microsoft Word
EXPERIENCE:
FREELANCE (2002 - PRESENT) DECATUR, IN, USA
Adams County Community Foundation, where I create the layouts and follow
through designing the publications, everything from typography to artwork
and marketing, working with a hands-on approach with the director. I have
built this client up to multiple publications annually.
FREELANCE (2002 - 2010 ... Reason for resigning with this publication was
to broaden my experience overseas) DECATUR, IN, USA
The same with the Adams County Chamber Communicator. Only, this was a
monthly publication. Again, created the layouts and followed through with
the design of the publication. Working with a hands-on approach with the
President of Commerce.
FREELANCE Wedding coordinator, DECATUR, IN & Fort Wayne, IN USA
Laura & Jeremy Garza Wedding (November 2006) ... Jodi & Tim Craddock
Wedding (June 2009) ... Amy & Eric Issacsson Wedding (October 2009): I
worked with the brides and grooms planning and creating from the wedding
invitations, programs, save the date cards, flower arrangements, music
selections, cake decor, selecting dresses and tuxedos, finding locations
and anything and everything to make the blushing brides and grooms
satisfied on their special day.
Decatur Daily Democrat (2002 - 2008) DECATUR, IN, USA
I achieved Manager position within two years of employment. I did
everything from, create advertisements, drafted press work orders, monthly
print schedules, working with a hands-on approach with the publisher,
clients, sales representatives and press workers. Also, managed layouts
for daily, tabloid and book (Real Estate / Magazine) publications while
training five new employees during tenure and troubleshooting minor
technical flare ups.