S anderson Objective I am seeking a full-time position in graphic or web design.

Skills Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, InDesign, FreeHand,

Kathy Sanderson Dreamweaver, Flash and Microsoft Office

graphic designer

XHTML, CSS and Server Side Includes

Familiar with both Macintosh and Windows platforms

13114 Logan Road

Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Manchester, MI 48158

Self-motivated and work well independently or on a team

cell 734-***-****

Excellent concept development and comping skills

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Creative, resourceful, organized and detail oriented

Dedicated and dependable with a strong work ethic

Portfolio KathySanderson.com/portfolio.html

Experience 11/06 present ACE Enterprises & ACE Pyro Manchester, MI

Graphic & Web Designer, Marketing & Office Manager

Accomplishments:

The complete re-design of AcePyro.com/FireArtCorp.com, custom e-commerce sites

that connect to a complex fireworks inventory management software system.

Developed new architecture to improve organization of expanding content

Designed new graphical interface to support the new architecture, improved

visual interest and created a better user experience

Coded front end HTML for site template with two style sheets to support the

different identities and color themes

Photographed products, masked and optimized images for site

Performed quality assurance testing on layout and functionality of web site and

software. This included identifying, reporting, troubleshooting and tracking issues

Responsible for site updates and maintenance

Improved the ACE Pyro brand recognition and more than doubled gross sales of firing

systems and equipment after the first year.

Increased advertising efforts to include graphical ads and full color inserts

Implemented Search Engine Optimization techniques to increase web traffic

Created art for control panel on two different types of fireworks firing systems

Duties:

Project Manager for ACE-E s web development, printing and mailing services.

Quoted projects and prepared proposals for larger projects

Developed sales material, planning guide and contract agreements

Designed and coded custom web sites for various clients

Produced a variety of print projects and mailings

Marketing Campaign Manager for multiple ACE company brands.

Developed several independent identities which included the design and

maintenance of brochure type web sites

Created full color advertisements for magazines and trade newsletters

Selected promotional items and prepared camera ready art as needed

Produced sales literature and other marketing items

Assisted in managing social media content

Office Manager for several companies under the ACE-E & ACE Pyro umbrella.

Assisted customers with orders for professional fireworks and equipment

Maintained ATF and DOT hazardous materials records

Processed domestic and international shipments

S anderson Experience 10/09 12/09 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Graphic Designer

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Designed the 2006 2009 Progress Report for the Department of

Kathy Sanderson Obstetrics & Gynecology, a 126 page book.

graphic designer

3/09 6/09 Word Alchemy Round Lake, NY

13114 Logan Road

Manchester, MI 48158 Graphic Designer (off site)

cell 734-***-****

Designed the M lange Press logo and the Channel Surfing with God book cover.

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1/07 present Voices in Harmony Chorus Ypsilanti, MI

Graphic & Web Designer

Designed logo, web site and marketing materials.

5/06 1/08 The Creative Group Southfield, MI

Web Designer (off site)

Designed web sites for various clients as assigned.

5/06 11/06 Malloy Lithographing, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI

Electronic Prepress & Plate Maker

Produced book proofs, processed art files through plate imposition program and

operated computer-to-plate equipment.

10/05 2/06 Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI

Graphic Designer

Designed an event poster for Student Activities and various pieces for WCC

Foundation s 21st Annual Mardi Gras.

9/98 5/06 Stony Creek Preschool Milan, MI

Web Designer (8/04 5/06)

Designed web site, which included original photography.

Toddler Coordinator (9/98 5/06)

Managed staff, created lesson plans and cared for the children.

3/98 9/98 Cyber Saver Southgate, MI

Graphic Designer

Designed coupon style ads for Cyber Saver s web site.

5/91 12/93 Sun Press of Castleton Indianapolis, IN

Prepress & Office Manager

Managed the job flow to insure that deadlines are met.

Assisted customers

Created camera-ready artwork for variety of print projects

Education 2002 2006 Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI

Web Technology Certificate, graduated with high honors 2006

Graphic Design Certificate, graduated with high honors 2005

GPA 3.92 National Dean s List

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