Manager Design

Kelly Naomi Hagan

**** ******* **.

Philadelphia PA, 19115

(Cell) 215-***-****

http://kellynhagan.com

Professional Qualifications:

(Computer)- PC & MAC Platforms, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4,

Adobe Photoshop CS4, Acrobat, Bridge, Dreamweaver CS4, Flash CS4, Quark,

Flexi 8.1, Roland VersaWorks, Production Manager and Entire Microsoft

Office Suite.

(Painting and Drawing)- Oil, Acrylic, Watercolors, Pencil and Charcoal

To continually gain a better understanding of art and design, both

aesthetically as well as technically and to be allowed to grow professional

and be an asset to a firm.

Professional Experience:

Freelance Designer, Present

New York, NY & Philadelphia, PA

-Design and Production of corporate identity, brochures, direct mail, book

covers and apparel- design through production. Available to work off or on-

site.

Cocomo Connection, Apr 2008-Nov 2008(Downsized due to Potential Bankruptcy)

22 West 38th Street New York, NY

Lead Graphic Designer/Product Developer

-Acted as brand manager and lead designer for Hello Kitty licensed

collections.

-Researched Licensing Opportunities.

-Developed lines for chain stores in all categories.

-Produced requests by accounts with Coordinator by sourcing and partnering

with multiple factories.

-Constructed long term plans for seasonal collections.

-Trend Research and development of new concepts

- Produced tech-packs, line sheets and spec sheets

-Maintained constant flow of new products.

-Attended trade shows.

-Leaded weekly meetings with Department heads to discuss concepts, designs

and deadlines of various projects.

-Delegated development to Coordinator.

Lakeview Child Center, Dec 2007-Apr 2008

Ewing NJ

Teacher/Graphic Designer

-Created and develop concepts for monthly newsletters

-Created and instruct art lesson plans.

-Assisted in planning curriculum and activity schedules.

-Participated in leadership training and community building workshops.

The Campus Clipper, Sept 2007.

137 5th Avenue. New York, NY

Freelance Graphic Designer

-Created and developed concepts for print ads and newsletters.

All American Signs & Promotions, May 2007-Dec 2007

Hatboro PA

Lead Graphic Designer

-Concept through final design and production of all printed promotional

materials.

Executed designs and layouts in different mediums including apparel.

-Weekly and daily meetings with Department heads and clients to discuss

concepts, designs and deadlines of various projects.

-Tracked and planned of all creative traffic.

-Handled copy revisions.

-Updated and Tracked of software and media innovations.

Origlio Beverages, Nov 2006- May 2007

Philadelphia, PA

Internship

- Multicast in fast paced environment with daily & weekly deadlines

- Concept & Design templates for various promotional advertisements and

production of all printed promotional materials.

- Weekly meetings with department heads to discuss progression and

completion of various projects

- Press Checks, Color Corrections

Education:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA May 2006

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Communication Design

Concentration: Graphic Design, Advertising

Courses Include:

-Graphic Symbology-Layout Format Graphics-Magazine Design-Advanced Type

Design-Identity System-Publication of Print Media-Poster Design

-Consumer & Non-Profit Advertising- Commercial Advertising-Outdoor & Indoor

Advertising

Accreditations & Involvement :

Member of the Girls Rugby Team

-February 2002 - May 2005

Junior's Art Show Case

-December 2004- May 2005

Senior's Art Show Case

-December 2005- May 2006

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