Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Resume:
KATIE E. PETERSON
Mount Laurel NJ
*******************@*****.*** www.katieepeterson.com
A creative, self-motivated professional with exceptional communication, design and digital imaging
experience achieving positive results in challenging environments to meet project deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Speedpro Imaging, Pennington, NJ 2012 - 2014
Production Manager/Graphic Designer
• Estimated and prepared projects by researching all information and materials based on client’s
requirements.
• Designed all projects from initial concept to final product.
• Submitted project concepts and obtain client’s approval of final work product.
• Handled all pre-press activities including sizing, color management and RIPping.
• Prioritized, produced jobs and reorganized schedules as required to meet project deadlines.
• Completed outside projects by coordinating with agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Maintained, backed up and archived all files related to each project.
• Coordinated and managed all inventory supplies to ensure minimum waste and spoilage.
• Ensured inventories are conducted and accurate records are maintained.
• Maintained and solved general problems with computer and printing equipment.
• Answered phones, met with clients and performed general office duties.
Leigh Visual Imaging, Princeton Junction, NJ 2011 - 2012
Graphic Designer/ Production Artist
• Prepared all required work by researching all information and materials based on project.
• Planned concepts by studying architectural plans/client drawings and photographs.
• Obtained approval of concepts by submitting layout for approval.
• Designed work that included pharmaceutical posters, corporate events, brand identity,
brochures, print advertisements and large scale signage.
• Retouched and resized photos based on client’s usage (prints, ads, web).
• Completed outside projects by coordinating with agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Maintained and solved general problems with computer and printing equipment.
• Organized, archived and retrieved projects.
AC Moore, Voorhees, NJ 2009 - 2011
Digital Specialist Supervisor
• Managed, created and processed all in-house and outsourced digital photo orders.
• Created and processed graphics and phraseology for invitations, business cards and signs.
• Created and maintained sample products and specialty store signage.
• Demonstrated and recommended digital and graphic products while providing detailed oriented
public relations.
• Managed, maintained and procured all computer and printing equipment required for daily
operation of digital print center.
• Assisted store merchandisers with new product displays.
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Walter’s Signs, Berlin NJ 2005 - 2011
Freelance Graphic Designer/Media Research
• Created and designed banners, signage, vehicle wraps, apparel and business
advertisements based on client’s criteria.
• Communicated with client during design and final proofs of media to ensure accuracy of
the materials meets client’s satisfaction.
Burton Imaging, Philadelphia PA 2003 - 2005
Digital Imaging Technician/ Production Artist
• Responsible for large scale print production including design, retouching, color corrections and
final proofs for client media.
• Finished products displayed in extremely visible settings such as on mass transit buses,
billboards, public installations and vehicle wraps.
• Provided general support, including scanning, archiving and cataloging project files and
documents.
Education
University of the Arts- Philadelphia, PA
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography/Journalism
o Additional concentrations in graphic design and printmaking
Mercer County Community College- Trenton, NJ
• Continuing Studies, Website Design
o HTML, XHTML, CSS and Dreamweaver
Technical Skills
• Operating Systems – Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh OS X.
• Productivity Software - Microsoft Office, Mac Word, Excel, Apple works
• Digital Imaging & Design Applications – Adobe Creative Suite CS6- Photoshop, Illustrator, In
Design, Acrobat, Quark, PowerPoint and Visio
• Imaging Hardware – Array of digital cameras (Nikon, Fuji, Canon), digital scanners (HP, Epson),
vinyl cutters (Roland, Graphtec) and printers (HP, Epson, Canon, Roland).
• Finishing- Mat cutting, hem & grommet and canvas stretching.
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