Cheryl Chamberlain
acw7ts@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficient with MAC, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Familiar with print media design principles.
• Deadline-Oriented with multi-tasking skills.
• Capable of managing projects from start to finish.
• Great listening skills to clients to be able to recreate in design what that client wants.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for communicating with clients, colleagues and employers.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a group setting.
• Able to think critically and creatively to problem solve and come up with solutions.
• Excellent phone and customer service skills.
• Successful in building strong relationships with managerial level vendors and clients.
• Great proof reading abilities.
EDUCATION
• Cerritos College
Associate of Arts; Graphics
2D Design
3D Design
Photography
Life Drawing
• Southeast Regional Occupational Programs
Certificate of Achievement; Computer Classes/Typing
• Norwalk High School
High School Diploma
EMPLOYMENT
11/2015-Present
Freelance
2/2011-11/2015
Acclaimed Direct Marketing, Santa Ana California
Graphic Designer – Project Manager
• Designed all direct mail campaigns for clients across the U.S.
• Performed art/photo search, selection, and preparation of required materials for print use.
• Coordinated printing to ensure each project was produced according to specification and delivered on time.
• Managed assets/images.
• Submitted campaigns for prior approval to Manufacturer on behalf of Client.
• Submitted campaign sample to Dealership’s Legal Consultants to ensure adherence of all applicable laws.
• Set up appointments for client material to be shipped to the required postal destination.
• Ordered supplies for our clients jobs, ex. Envelopes, foil.
• Prepared data file to be sent over to the mail house.
• Set up and sent all finalized approved artwork to printer.
• Approved all clients final material (mail piece and data file).
• Office coordinator providing administrative support to team and executive staff.
• Archived and kept records of all printed projects.
EMPLOYMENT (continued)
7/2004-2/2011
Spectrum Automotive Solutions, Tustin/Irvine California
Production Artist
• Provided personal assistance to Vice President/Co-Owner
• Managed email accounts, and all correspondence for Vice President and Co Owner
• Created proposal packages to present to potential clients.
• Provided assistance to an in-house Sales Team of 10
• Created mock promos for sales presentations
• Submitted completed promo to General Manager, and followed up to receive authorization to begin printing.
• Archiving and keeping record of all printed projects.
• Shipped out samples of completed printed campaigns to clients using UPS online Interface
• Submitted campaigns for prior approval to Manufacturer on behalf of Client.
• Submitted campaign sample to Dealership’s Legal Consultants to ensure adherence of all applicable laws
• Clerical duties including filing, answering high volume phones in a timely and professional manner, light cleaning.
References available upon request.