Tammy Karen

Eligible to work in Ireland

Dublin, Ireland +353 089-***-****

ac7e7l@r.postjobfree.com ac7e7l@r.postjobfree.com Portfolio: https://www.tammysobrinho.com

Creative professional with over 9 years of graphic design, photo and video editing and account management experience working in the retail, agency and events industry. Managing multiple design projects from conception to execution.

Highly skilled in brand design, packaging design, marketing collateral, merchandising, printed material production photo and video editing, client management, presentation, website management.

Education

Higher Certificate in Information Technology 2011 - 2013

USCS (Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul) – Brazil

Further Education:

Google AdWords – Udemy

Mobile App Design in Sketch 3 – Udemy

Character Design for Animation – Skill Net

English Language and Literature – Ibat College

Professional Experience

FashionFlo, Dublin- Ireland 2015 - present

Irish company that provides design, decoration and distribution of leisurewear. Selling souvenirs, gifts, promotional and corporate leisurewear and plain garment wholesale.

Senior Graphic Designer

In-house graphic designer working with a variety of products in a fast-paced environment

Responsible for the managing design projects such as branding, layout creation, photo treatment, video editing, package design, annual catalogues, visual identity, printed materials, visual conception and photos for the company's website

Design of print materials including brochures, posters, flyers, price tags, voucher, banner, POS display and ads. With attention to detail with design, making sure all content follows company brand guidelines

Designing labels and patches for clothing companies. Creating design themes and graphics for the Irish Souvenir shops

Managing the printing and production processes, including screen, offset and digital printing, ensuring the quality of materials and media are maintained to a high standard, and that the printing process is cost effective.

Achievement:

Started as Sales Assistant in the shop, selling products and assisting with logistics and warehouse. Promoted to In-house Graphic Designer within a year

Sitesa Design & Communication, Brazil 2009 - 2015

Web Design Agency specialized in the Accounting and Legal sector.

Account Manager

Responsible for managing all agency s clients, a range of 300, working mainly with Accounting and Law firms. Building and strengthening relationship with them

Managing a wide range of projects from conception to completion, such as website development in WordPress, hot site, online ads, logo and remote technical support within email configuration, server administration

Meeting clients to understand their needs, preparing creative briefs, sending proofs and drafts to client, ensuring they are 100% accurate

Prospecting and staying ahead of market by identifying opportunities, pitching and retaining existing clients

Overseeing a development team of 5 (back-end and front-end developers), sending brief and following up during the process to ensure work is completed on time

Support clients with website management, updating content in WordPress, HTML, sponsored ads and photos. Conducting user testing, to ensure smooth navigation and high-quality user experience

Monitoring analytics and accounts performance, collecting data for client s and management daily report

Preparing presentation for client s in order to have their approval

Achievement:

Built the client base from scratch, developing business and retaining clients. Offering an outstanding customer service

Blazing Production & Events, Brazil 2006 - 2009

Video and photo production and events company, filming weddings and social events for more than 15 years.

Jr. Photo Editor

Responsible for managing relationship with clients, handling multiple projects simultaneously, constantly meeting client deadlines through all stages

Taking client s briefing, understanding their needs in order to edit photos and videos of social events and weddings

Review photos and videos, edit and make necessary changes

Conduct photo shot for the companies’ catalogues and website

Selecting client s right photos according to theme and story line

Edit photos and make it worth printing, viewing on screen, and seeing on print

Resize, crop, and edit photographs using latest version of Photoshop

Editing videos from raw footage, color correction, title creation, music and audio correction

Panan Color, Brazil 2006 - 2006

Company specialised in photo editing, enlargements, copies and printing.

Junior Graphic Designer

Responsible for assisting with multiple design projects and managing relationship with clients

Design print materials including banners, business cards posters, flyers and brochures using Photoshop

Design including logos, branding and packaging

Overseeing printing process to ensure high quality production

Computer Skills - Language

Computer Skills: Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design, Microsoft Office

Languages: English: Advanced, Portuguese: Native

Reference available upon request

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