Graphic Designer Design

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

Posted:

July 21, 2017

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Career Summary

Graphic designer with significant experience in varied environments from healthcare

to agency marketing and communications, to a manufacturing and print shop, to freelance. 15 years of experience working with federal government clients that have included: National Security Agency (NSA), National Guard Bureau and Air Guard, TRICARE and Department of Veterans Affairs. Strong professional attributes include attention to detail, organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in a team setting. Strive to meet and exceed client expectations. Have worked independently as a primary contact, creative director and creative provider and coordinator for print and web.

Experience

UPMC, Print and Graphic Coordinator 2016 - Present

• Communicate and follow up with campaign managers for current and upcoming jobs pertaining to art timing, delivery dates and proof approvals.

• Manage projects with internal staff as well as coordinating with external vendors to ensure quality and adherence to deadlines and budgets.

• Acquire and supply answers to campaign managers as needed for job production.

• Make recommendations for paper selections and finishing options.

• Identify cost and efficiency saving options for current and upcoming jobs. CACI Integrated Communications, Graphic Designer 2002 - 2016

• Print and web design work includes brochures, pop up banner displays, trade show booths, bus wraps, bus shelters, storefront window graphics, presentations, proposals, logo design, branding, billboards, ads, virtual career fair platform design, email blasts, landing pages, animated web banners and updated graphics for web pages.

• Design graphics for client posts on social media platforms.

• Provide graphic support for corporate and government RFI and RFP proposals.

• Create hard-copy mock-ups for client review.

• Design and create presentation boards for client presentations.

• Develop artwork which includes creating graphic design solutions from concept through to completion for commercial and government clients.

• Design knowledge and experience with Section 508 Accessibility for the visually impaired.

• Select and edit/retouch photos provided by clients or stock photography websites.

• Current and past clients include the Air National Guard, AmeriCorp, Army National Guard, Cincinnati Bell, Military Kids Connect, NSA, OfficeMax, TRICARE and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Achievement awards include the CACI Eagle Award for exceeding all technical and business requirements. Multiple Creative Excellence and Communicator Award Winner.

530 Dewalt Drive

Pittsburgh, Pa 15234

412-***-****

***********@*****.***

linkedin.com/in/swgraphicdesigner

Portfolio available upon request

Sarah Wilkins

Graphic Designer

Highlights

• Award-winning graphic designer

• 20 years of experience in both

original and production

design work

• Experience in the following

design fields:

- Web design

- Print advertising and

publications

- Digital advertising and publications

- Marketing collateral

- Virtual platform design

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Serafin’s Printing, Graphic Designer 2001 - 2002

• Bid on single to multiple piece printing projects.

• Coordinated all in-house design.

• Transferred all PIP Printing client base successfully after Serafin’s Printing purchased business.

• Managed client base and expanded customer sales growth by 25%. PIP Printing, Manager & Graphic Designer 1996 - 2001

• Provided all graphic design services to a wide range of clients.

• Managed all realms and details of everyday operations.

• Oversaw and/or provided customer consulting, estimating, invoicing, project creative and pre-press operations.

• Coordinated all outside finishing.

• Trained and mentored employees.

• Expanded and achieved business growth by 40%.

Education

Art Institute of Pittsburgh, A.S. Visual Communications Page 2 of 2