Design Designer
Resume:
Creative, Innovative and Passionate About Design.
Dear Staffing Advisors;
I recently came across your advertisement for a graphic designer, and
would like to submit my resume and application for the advertised post. After
perusing your requirements I feel that my qualifications and work experience
perfectly match them. I am well versed in different areas of design and have
successfully designed solutions for print media and websites.
Traci Baker
Jackson I have over 10 years of diverse experience within the Graphic Design
industry. In my most recent capacity as a freelance designer, I have gained
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valuable experience designing advertising and marketing material including
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inforgraphcis, brochures, logos, posters, advertisements, product packaging,
13256 Trebleclef Lane Web sites and booklets. I am proficient with industry standard design software
Silver Spring, MD 20904 including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Dreamweaver and Flash. I
240-***-**** also have a working knowledge of preflighting files, prepress and the offset
printing process.
I take great pride in the design work I create and always strive to deliver an
effective, focused, and on-target product that fits my clients’ needs and
goals. I am a creative, reliable, hard-working designer who can work well in
a collaborative team environment or individually. I work well with clients and
consider myself to be a strong communicator, presenter, and listener. My
career goals are to continue to learn and grow as a graphic designer while
utilizing my creativity, knowledge, education and people skills to benefit my
employer.
I am confident that my combination of practical work experience and
solid educational experience has prepared me for making an immediate
contribution to your company. My background and professional approach to
business will provide your office with a highly productive designer and team
player.
Please call me at 240-***-**** if I can provide you with further information. I
look forward to hearing from you soon. You can view digital portfolio at http://
paperprincessgraphics.com/work.html.
Kind Regards,
Traci Baker Jackson
Creative, Innovative and Passionate About Design.
Traci Baker
Jackson Technical Profiicency
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#youshouldhireme Platforms: Mac and Windows
Applications: Adobe Creative Suite CS5/6, Quark Express, Microsoft Office Suite
Operating Systems: Wordpress, Joomla, experience with Drupal,
Programming Languages: CSS and HTML
Design Proficientcy
• Ad design • Page layout
• Logo and idenity design • Working under pressure
• Infographics balancing multiple deadlines
• Package design • Typography
• Creating mock-ups • Web design
and presentations for • Computer and hand
packaging illustrations
Professional Experience
launch.
2006-Present
CREATIVE DESIGN CONSULTING Paper Princess Graphics
Paper Princess Graphics is a boutique design agency based in the
deliver.
Washington, DC area catering to non-profits, as well as well established and
small business owners.
Roles and Responsibilities
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• Multimedia development and design
• Create corporate identity packages that include logos, type and style
revise. guides
• Develop infographics
• Design ad campaigns
• Script writing (Information video campaigns)
• Provide front end development and creative direction for websites
• Ensure search engine optimization
present.
• Analyze website traffic data and create improvements as needed
• Create and maintain web content
2012-2013
concepts.
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Black Alliance for Educational Options: BAEO
DRAFT
BAEO is an educational reform advocacy organization that focuses primarily
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on parent choice and education reform initiatives.
Roles and Responsibilities
sketch.
• Provided creative direction for developing and designing product, event,
and promotional print materials
• Created new design themes and copy for marketing and collateral
materials
• Updated web content
research. • Designed infographics to illustrate organizational data and statistical
information
• Developed Ads for national campaigns and initiatives
My Design Process • Logo and identity design
• Edited and proofed communications materials
• Managed website and social media platforms
2009-2012
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Dozier Technologies U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission protects investors, maintains fair, orderly, and
efficient markets, and facilitates capital formation.
Roles and Responsibilities
• 2009-2011 Single Point of Contact Desktop Publishing
• Assigned new assignments to team members
• Translated subject matter into concrete designs for newsletters, promotional materials, and
division report covers
• Managed workload of desktop publishing team members
• 2009-2011 Cover Designer for the IG Semi Annual Report
• OIEA Investor Alert Bulletin Designer
• Created web banners
• Used advanced knowledge in 508 Compliancy to produce web forms
• Edited and proofed content
2005- 2008
ART TEACHER/DEPARTMENT CHAIR Prince George’s County Schools, Capital Heights, Md
Roles and Responsibilities
• Co-Author of the Prince Georges County Art Curriculum
• Created original lessons based on specific concepts of the art of renowned artists
• Utilized methods of assessment to gage learning goals and results of students
• Served as Director the Walker Mill M.S. Art Club
• Yearbook Editor
2004 - 2005
LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER Prince George’s County Schools, Mitchellville, Md
Roles and Responsibilities
• Taught 8th grade English and reading skills to a diverse student body
• Maintained anecdotal records of student academic progress
• Mediated conflicts between students to help defuse situations and resolve disputes
• Co-Sponsor of the Art Club
Education 1995- 1997 University of Maryland College Park BFA Studio/Painting Major,
Concentration in Marketing
1993-1995 Mount St. Mary’s College Major in Business, Concentration in
Marketing
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