Graphic Designer/Art Director/Production

beth fullen

**** *. ******* *****, *******, AZ **233

aca3iy@r.postjobfree.com 480•540•1786 bethfullen.com behance.net/bedesigns

Seeing an idea go from a pencil sketch to final product is the ultimate reward as a designer.

By combining my passion for typography, color and photography together I can bring a

printed piece to life with interactivity. I also understand working on tight deadlines, within a

budget and have spent several years working closely with vendors and clients to ensure

the best possible outcome for each project.

Skills Software: Digital Publishing Suite CS6, Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat

Well versed in all facets of design, 4+ color printing, pre-press, and project management

Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills

Experience Senior Art Production Designer – Abelson-Taylor, Chicago, IL 7/11–9/13

Art Production Designer 7/06–7/11

Interactivity and production of iPad apps with Adobe DPS, Digital Ads

Combine text, photographs and charts to produce a variety of publication-ready

materials, email blasts and websites using layer comps

Photo retouching and color correction

Set-up files for complex dimensional pieces, sales tools and booth panels

Graphic Designer – Quill Corporation, Lincolnshire, IL 9/05–7/06

Worked with Creative Director and Product Managers to design collateral

materials, corporate packaging, brochures, catalogs and e-mail graphics

Art directed photo shoots for catalogs, brochure covers and product shots

Retouching and color correction of photographs

Graphic Designer – Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., Scottsdale, AZ 2/03–7/05

Lead designer on 7 major brands and 5 new product launches

Designed original art for 3–5 annual meetings and all collateral materials

Worked with Print Manager and Marketing Coordinator to ensure timing of projects

Art directed several photo shoots and cast talent

Retouching and color correction of photographs for marketing materials

Art Director – Andale Advertising, Mesa, AZ 6/01–2/03

Worked with clients, vendors and account from concept to final production

Designed all original artwork including two monthly newsletters, promotional

materials for annual 5k run, brochures and advertisements

Bought printing and oversaw production process for all projects including

video and websites

Education The Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Arts–Graphic Design

Volunteer Taproot Foundation Graphic Designer

Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Mentor

One Brick

References Available upon request

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