K ATHLEEN E. VERBICK *********@*****.***
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Kenosha, WI 53142 kverbick.com
A talented Graphic Designer with the skills to produce quality graphics for print, web and other materials. Looking for a
team environment to contribute in both traditional and web development. Highly motivated and well organized with the
ability to switch gears in order to make deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & COURSEWORK
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Knowledge of Print Production Development of Creative Materials
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File Management Digital Printers & Finishing Skills
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Color Theory & Typography Skills Problem Solving Skills
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Knowledge of HTML, CSS, & JavaScript Proficient in Mac OSX & PC
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Maintaining Corporate Branding Conversion of Print files for Web Utilization
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Creation of Style Sheets Image Retouching, Color Correction and Manipulation
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Understanding Spec Sheets Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite & MS Office
EDUCATION & TRAINING
HERZING UNIVERSITY Kenosha, WI
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design: Web Design September, 2011 – December, 2013
• GPA 4.0; President’s List for 7 semesters
• President of the graphic design student organization; logo design chosen for Herzink
• Member of Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
• Published in the 2014 Herzing University Calendar
• Skilled in: Commercial Art & Printing and Publishing
FREELANCE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kenosha, WI
June, 2012 – Present
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Herzing University – Posters and Flyers Kenosha Forgotten Friends – Thank You Cards, Flyers,
• WI Association of Academic Librarians – Logo Photography, Tickets, T-Shirts and Digital Art
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Uptown Restaurant – Website Individual Fund-raisers – Posters, Flyers and Tickets
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Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians – The Hang Suite Boutique – Logo, Color Scheme, Font
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Logo for 2014 Conference Private Events – Posters, Flyers and Tickets
RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
SOCIETY’S ASSETS-CONTRACTOR Kenosha, WI
Caregiver June, 2008 – July, 2014
• Joined Society’s Assets in January, 2014, prior to this privately paid by clients.
• Providing personal care for the elderly within their own home, to aid in maintaining their independence. This
includes transfer assistance, doctor’s visits, bathing, dressing and care management.
• Preforming supportive services such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and various duties.
FLODEN ENTERPRISES-MINUTEMAN PRESS Mundelein, IL
Production Artist / Designer May, 2007 – January, 2009
• Consulted with clients, preformed electronic pre-press and graphic design for lithography production.
• Designed graphic work for clients including brochures, letterhead, business cards, envelopes, stationery, and
newsletters; assisted in educating clients on printing process to ensuring customer satisfaction.
JAMES W. SMITH PRINTING CO. Gurnee, IL
Production Coordinator / Design Contractor November, 2003 – July, 2005
• Transitioned Omni Printing’s clients to Smith after acquisition; ensuring clients satisfaction through transition.
• Developed print design for clients including brochures, invitations, post cards, letterhead, business cards, envelopes,
and stationery.
OMNI PRINTING, INC. Waukegan, IL
Customer Service Representative July, 2001 – October, 2003
• Consulted with clients, vendors, sales and production teams to coordinate client needs.
• Managed projects from sales through production. This included ordering paper, proofing jobs, checking proofs, press
checks, and ensured quick problem resolution so deadlines were met and clients were satisfied.