Design Sales

TERRI GILMORE

502-***-**** • ac25uk@r.postjobfree.com

C A R E E R S U M M A R Y

Highly-skilled and detail-oriented graphic design artist with management experience as art director for 20+ years, primary focus having been in the print industry while working with web developers to create or enhance the client’s web presence. Excellent communicator and problem-solver with ability to inspire other creatives while working directly with business owners, teaching professionals and industry-standard professionals. Proven ability to stay within budget while providing excellent creative solutions to enhance customer images and providing focused marketing avenues.

C O M P U T E R S K I L L S

InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, ImageReady, Freehand, OmniPage, Quark, PageMaker, Painter, Excel, MS Word, Quickbooks, PowerPoint, Expressions, Adobe Acrobat Pro

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

2014-2017

MONTGOMERY REALTY COMPANY Louisville, KY

Managed apartment complex while developing fine art skills in painting and sculpture.

2006-2014

AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND, INC. Louisville, KY

Art Design/Production Manager: Developed educational materials for children within the U.S. who are blind or have low vision. Trained and supervised art dept. personnel, coordinated 300 + projects with outside ad agency and vendors, internal production personnel, model-making dept., maintained work flow and provided creative assistance for 14+ project leaders and 4+ research assistants, developed new production processes, maintained high level of design/production capabilities, illustrated children’s books and developed tactile images.

2002-2006

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) • SOCIAL JUSTICE AREA Louisville, KY

Job responsibilities included meeting planning, newsletter preparation/writing, editing, photo retouching, developing theme art, signage, displays, logos, brochures, newsletters, booklets,press proofs, web review and updates with web dept., orchestrating work flow with vendors to maintain quality and timely delivery, photo direction, and administrative duties.

2000-2001

ART PRINT & PUBLISHING COMPANY Louisville, KY

Sales Rep for Print and Design Services: Developed new accounts, increased sales for existing accounts, increased customer awareness by marketing the company through ads, event presentations, etc. Provided consulting and recommendations for new 6-color printing press addition.

1992-2000 (Full-time), 2000-2002 (Part-time)

VISUAL EXPRESSIONS, INC. Louisville, KY

Owner/Art Director: (Concept, Design, Illustration/Graphic Services) Sales, design, illustration, photo retouching and production. Consultant for smaller companies in need of marketing/advertising direction (print, web & ad related). Orchestrated work flow with vendors (photographers, copywriters and printers) to maintain quality and timely delivery.

1989-1992

CONCEPTS MARKETING Louisville, KY

Graphic Designer/Production Artist: (One of two artists to implement use of Macintosh computers and provide software training to others); Macintosh troubleshooting; Design & Production: Point of purchase, brochures, product manuals, ads, illustrations, newsletters, identity programs, displays, outdoor advertising & other print materials.

1980-1989

CONSOLIDATED PRINTING SERVICE Louisville, KY

Art Director/Design & Production: Trained & supervised art dept. personnel; coordinated, implemented & maintained work flow through the department; conceptualized and provided layouts, illustrations and mechanicals for logos, point-of-purchase, displays, posters, product manuals, brochures, folders, coupons, fl yers, ads and other print materials. Directed photo shoots, proofed and provided color correction recommendations for press proofs.

E D U C A T I ON

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST

3.85 GPA 15 hours earned toward BFA

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

4.00 GPA 12 hours earned toward BFA

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (JCC Campus)

Associate Degree/Commercial Art Technology

3.98 GPA 65 hours earned

A S S O C I A T I O N S

Louisville Visual Arts Association (LVAA)

Women’s Vision Circle

Chamber of Commerce

Louisville Graphic Design Association (LGDA)

Louisville Visitor’s and Convention Bureau

National Association of Women Business Owners

P R O - B O N O P R O J E C T S

Center for Women and Families

Wayside Mission

Women’s Vision Circle

A W A R D S

Commissioned by Churchill Downs to Create the Artwork for the 124th Kentucky Derby

Two Silver Louis Awards (Concept, Design, Illustration for Print) Honorable Mention - Sculpture

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