Tammy Karen
Eligible to work in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland +353 089-***-****
**************@*****.*** **************@*****.*** 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