Graphic Designer Design

The following highlights some of my achievements as they relate to your position: n Experience working with two international agencies and Clio Awards recipients, namely Young & Rubicam in Toronto and Grimax/Grey in Jamaica. n Worked with local agencies, such as HMS Hallmark Tassone (formerly Frailey & Wilson) and Miracom (PartsDot.com).

n Awarded the American Graphic Design Award for outstanding book cover design. n Awarded 4 EPA Awards for outstanding magazine design. n Worked with numerous prestigious clients for over 20 years, including international clients such as Ford, Kool Aid, Colgate Pamolive, American Airlines and Strang Communications products; and local clients such as Disney, Celebration Reality Inc., OIA/Kennedy Space Center, Hunters Creek and Marriott International to name a few. n Proficient use of various Mac software programs. My strengths are as follows:

n Ability to meet the needs of clients by carefully gathering information, conducting research, and bringing to life a concept that efficiently captures the energy and passion of the clients' vision.

n Hard-working and open-minded. I take pride in developing a dynamic concept and am committed to client satisfaction. I am passionate about the completion of a highly successful project.

n Ability to adapt very well to various challenges that may arise during a project. My skills as a quick-thinking, multi-tasking and detail-oriented Art Director/Designer have greatly benefitted my clients and employers, especially under tight deadlines. n Demonstrated ability to interact well with various departments and know the value of maintaining a positive working rapport with my colleagues. I am seeking a role in which I can bring to life new concepts by refining what the clients represent, infusing the campaigns with high-energy, and taking them to the next level in order to deliver winning campaigns. I believe that I have excellent skills and the attitude to fulfill such a role within your company and if successful, I would begin to make an immediate contribution.

I would like to thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about my qualifications and a potential role in your organization. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 321-***-**** or at ************@*****.***. Sincerely,

Karen Gonsalves

Art Director/Graphic Designer

Karen Gonsalves

7958 SW 105th Place, Kendall, FL, 33173 7958 S

phone: 321. 594. 3949

e-mail: ************@*****.***

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Karen Gonsalves

7958 SW 105th Place, Kendall FL 33173

phone: 321. 594. 3949

e-mail: ************@*****.***

Position as senior art Director Graphic Designer achievements

extensive experience

•Over twenty years experience in print design.

•Worked with two international agencies that were both winners of several Clio Awards on an international level. n Developed brand and corporate identities, advertisements, annual reports and sales collateral for clients in retail, professional services, high tech and various industries. award-winning Graphic Design

2008 Winner of four Evangelical Press Association (EPA) awards: Cover: First Place Ministry Today, “Church @ Home." Publication Design: Second Place Ministry Today. Two Page Spread Design: Second Place Ministry Today, “Iglesia en Americaï." Typography and Lettering: Third Place Ministry Today, “Iglesia en Americaï." 2006 2007 Winner of “Most Improved Design” for SLW magazine for the year by the Orlando Advertising Magazine Federation.

2004 Awarded the 2004 American Graphic Design Award for outstanding book cover design. effective Team Player

• Known for creativity and flexibility.

• Interprets and expresses the client’s unspoken wishes and emerges with the right solution. while always keeping within the budget requirements. n Creation of needed artwork through photoshoots, illustrations, etc. n Trouble-shooting abilities as relates to graphic and printing fields. n Very deadline oriented with good time management. software skills

• Highly skilled in several Macintosh programs for various print media leading to internet design. n Programs include: Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Photoshop CS, QuarkXPress, Painter QuarkXPress, Keynote, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint. Professional experience

• Miami-Dade County Public schools (September 2016 to Current) Commercial art Technology Instruction - Division of adult and Workforce that concentrates on teaching students at College level.

Key Responsibilities: Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, Vinyl lettering, T-shirt printing and art history.Instruct students in Learning of the Adobe Creative Suite which includes Illustrator, Indesign,Photoshop, Flash. Cost effective ways to market a company using social media in keeping with the trends.

[Lindsey Hopkins Technical College]

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• Showroom logic (September 2015 to august 2016)

visuals supervisor - Senior Graphic Designer.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of the design team to oversee template design, material to brand and pitch for new accounts with the VP of Marketing, establish, create and formulate concepts and interact with personnel engaged in executing layout and logo designs for the web that is template driven art work and that can be adopted by various car dealerships across the USA and Canada.

[various auto Groups across the Canada and the Usa, meeting any creative needs for Marketing Department]

• Miami-Dade County Public schools (september 2009 to september 2015) (Consult Per Project - Current) aBe Teacher/Case Manager - Division of adult and Workforce (administrative) that concentrates on branding and marketing of M-DCPs programs to the public. Key Responsibilities:

Establish, create and formulate concepts and interact with personnel engaged in executing layout and logo designs for art work and copy to be presented by visual communications media, such as magazines, books, newspapers, television, posters, and packaging.

[elite Professional Development training books for adult educators for conferences, Braman automotive Program, M-DCPs Transitional Program for adult and Workforce students, meeting any creative needs for superintendent of schools]

• Strang Communications, lake Mary, Florida (2000 to February 27, 2009 art Director (Magazines) & Designer (Books)

Key Responsibilities:

Establish, create and formulate concepts and interact with personnel engaged in executing layout and logo designs for art work and copy to be presented by visual communications media, such as magazines, books, newspapers, television, posters, and packaging.

[Christian retailing, Ministries Today, spiritled Woman, Charisma House, The Church Bookstore, Charisma Kids, Creation House, Casa Creación, excel, siloam, Front line] Work with Marketing Design Director and in-house clients to create revenue producing ads, book covers, packaging, etc. within projected budgets.

Review illustrative material and confer with client or individuals responsible for presentation, background information, objectives, presentation approaches, styles, techniques and related production factors. n HMs Hallmark Tassone, orlando, Florida (1999 to 2000)

(formerly Frailey & Wilson)

Art Director

Key Responsibilities:

Conceptual design/layout and production of final artwork for various clients.

[Celebration reality Inc., Disney, Zom, Florida Concrete, oIa/Kennedy space Center, Hunters Creek, Marriott International, Inc., The Plantation of leesburg] n Miracom Corp. (MTv Pinnacle advertising Group), sanford, Florida (1997 to 1999) art Director

Key Responsibilities:

Conceptual design/layout and production of final artwork for various clients.

[Don Mealy auto, vision land, Parts.com]

• Grey Worldwide /Grimax advertising (J.a.) limited, Kingston, Jamaica (1994 to 1997)

(an affiliate of Grey Advertising Worldwide)

Art Director/Graphic Designer

Key Responsibilities:

Conceptual design/layout and production of final artwork for various clients.

[american airlines, smythklyne Beecham, Heineken Beer, McDonalds] n Young & rubicam, Inc., Toronto, ontario (1993 to 1994) Conceptual design/layout and production of final artwork for various clients.

[Ford, Canada Dry Gingerale]

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