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Graphic Designer Design

Location:
Bethesda, MD
Salary:
45000
Posted:
August 16, 2016

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Resume:

Tsion Moges

Freelance Graphic Designer

Bethesda, MD - January 2016 to Present

-Created edited and illustrated over 30 different hand drawn images using Photoshop to be published in a Bible Stories booklet for young children

-Communicated effectively with client, maintaining a good working relationship

-Improving and continuously editing and enhancing works to meet the client standards and expectations

-Applying the feedback and suggestions of client and making the necessary changes and iterations until a satifactory result is reached Assistant Freelance Designer

Afalgun Commercial Publishing - Silver Spring, MD - September 2013 to December 2015

-Worked with the graphic department team in the design and layout for the bi-weekly publication which provided information on local services, meeting tight publishing deadlines.

-Created original illustrations for published articles, using Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

-Received recognition for original graphics used in an article about the Ethiopian Soccer Tournament, 2013.

-Communicated effectively orally and in writing with other design team members and article authors.

-Solved various design problems in a creative and timely manner. Freelance Graphic Designer

BG Global Solutions (*******@****************.***) - Washington, DC - June 2013 to June 2015

-Worked as a Freelance Designer, under guidance of the manager, Ms. Bezawit Getachew, and collaborated with colleagues from various professions, while completing a BA in Graphic Communications at UMUC.

-Assisted various departments with layout of business flyers, business cards, and company stationery.

-Created original illustrations, works of art, and various graphics, for company promotional materials using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

-Edited and enhanced photos for publication on various marketing materials.

-Contributed to creating clean, polished graphics for the organization while maintaining excellent relationships with managers and colleagues.

-Met all deadlines in a timely manner, provided consistent and punctual support and followed all policies and procedure. Design Intern/Volunteer

International Child Art Foundation - Washington, DC - August 2014 to March 2015

-Worked under the supervision of the Program Director to produce promotional materials including banners, brochures, business cards, fliers, newsletters, and postcards, personalized stationary, invitations, thank you cards, and certificates.

-Prepared material for Twitter and Facebook from published articles.

-Collected information on donors and created MS Excel worksheets to track donations and funding organizations. Graphic Designer

A Legacy Left Behind, Inc - Washington, DC - October 2013 to June 2014

-Provided graphic design support for a metropolitan area non-profit organization serving young girls who experienced recent trauma or loss.

-Assisted with the design and production of promotional materials banners, brochures, business cards, fliers, newsletters, and postcards, personalized stationary, invitations, thank you cards, fill-in forms, and other resources needed for monthly activities and events.

-Used programs from Adobe Creative Suite to produce print materials for each of the monthly therapeutic activities.

-Contributed to social media posts on Facebook and Twitter.

-Supported other agency activities including preparing meeting rooms, taking part in promotional photo shoots, and helping with other promotional tasks. Work Experience

Educational Background

Proļ¬cient or familiar with a vast array of software applications including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Computer Skills

University of Maryland, University College - Adelphi, MD - Bachelor of Arts ( Deans List) in Graphic Communication May 2015

School of Art and Design at Montgomery College - Silver Spring, MD December 2012

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