April Greer
Salem, OR *7304
******@*****.***
www.be.net/agreer
SkillS and abilitieS
Skilled at standards-compliant, dynamic web programming and web design.
Extensive knowledge of 4-color process, Pantone spot color system, and preparing documents
for offset and digital printing.
Excellent business-to-business (B2B) and end-user communication skills.
Proficient in consistency and proofreading; published journalist.
Management, project management, and supervisory experience.
In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
Work HiStory
Lead Genius, Greer Genius, February 2011 - present
Specializing in information presentation and engaging content.
Desigining websites, identities and collateral, presentations, fliers, posters, and infographics.
Providing business-to-business (B2B) and consumer solutions to increase exposure and improve
sales.
Communications and Media Designer, EPIC Aviation/Air BP, Summer 2011/Jan 2012
Designed and developed trade show promotions, schedule, and materials.
Maintained website content.
Provided B2B and consumer rewards program support.
Created collateral, proposals, and imagery for nationwide sales team.
Researched and recommended potential clients and advertising opportunities.
Lead Graphic Designer, Highland Laboratories, November 2005 - February 2011
Graphic Design Accomplishments
Designed packaging, marketing and trade show materials, and business collateral.
Collaborated on the design and development of a Flash-based product catalog CD.
Developed dynamic, database-driven website content and performed regular web maintenance.
Worked extensively with in-house offset print shop.
Communicated with a worldwide B2B network of distributors and store owners.
Photographed products and retouched images.
Managerial Achievements
Managed graphics department and print shop.
Automated project management database, eliminating misprinted labels due to human entry error
and recommending cost-effective print quantities.
Coordinated label inventory project for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
~ 1 of 2 ~
April Greer
838 Feather Cloud St. NW
Salem, OR 97304
******@*****.***
www.be.net/agreer
Created print shop shelf numbering system and integrated into project management database,
halving daily setup time.
Performed cost analyses, resulting in reduced freight costs and a 20% discount on bulk purchases.
Graphics Production Assistant, WITS, Willamette University, August 2001 - May 2005
Managed the design/production studio.
Directed, manipulated, and edited digital video and audio.
Collaborated on the design and production of instructional CDs.
Designed posters, brochures, programs, fliers, certificates, placards, and postcards.
Worked directly with digital press operators.
Produced a quarterly technological staff newsletter.
ProficiencieS
Software
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access
FileMaker Pro
RIP Software
Hardware
Apple and PC
Desktop Printers, Wide-Format Printers, Scanners
Languages
HTML, CSS, Javascript
PHP, MySQL
Actionscript 3.0
Beginning Spanish
education
Pacific Northwest College of Art March 2011-October 2011
Graphic Design continuing education.
Coursework: Design Strategies, Typography I.
Willamette University 2001-2005
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics.
3.53 cumulative grade point average.
Received a four-year merit scholarship.
Played varsity softball.
~ 2 of 2 ~