K ATHLEEN E. VERBICK acpcze@r.postjobfree.com

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Kenosha, WI 53142 kverbick.com

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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.

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