Graphic Designer Design

DEAR H I R I NG MANAGER,

The accompanying resume is in response to your recent job listing. I have attached my resume with a few samples of my work and look forward to discussing my qualifications with you in person. Please feel free review more of my work at www.seibert26.myportfolio.com. I am especially interested in this position because my experience as Creative Director at The Thomas Agency has prepared me for both a disciplined work environment as well as the challenges associated with unexpected changes to project scopes and rapidly changing deadlines. While supervising the creative team at The Thomas Agency, I develop concepts, layout and designed graphics, art directed photo shoots, supervised press checks and interacted with both clients and vendors to maintain budgets and ensure deadlines are met. I review work from both technical and artistic viewpoints consulting with management on progress and necessary changes that benefit the projects. I use my interpersonal and problem solving skills to cultivate a comfortable working atmosphere, striving to keep energy and creativity high as we design and execute projects. I would bring all these traits to your company.

I am confident that I would make a valuable contribution to your company. I know how to research and implement the best ways to visually present ideas that boost recognition and ensures positive messages are received by the right parties.

I am looking to join a successful team to further my development where all of my skills will be challenged to their full potential. I submit this resume for your consideration regarding your opening. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my distinct qualifications with you further. I can be reached at 214-***-****.

Thank you for your time,

DENISE SEIBERT-VENABLE

214-***-**** acxy9l@r.postjobfree.com seibert26.myportfolio.com D E N I S E S E I B E R T - V E N A B L E

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214-***-**** acxy9l@r.postjobfree.com seibert26.myportfolio.com EXPER I ENCE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR THE THOMAS AGENCY

OCT 2010 - PRESENT

Clients include On The Border, Nothing Bundt Cakes, CiCi’s Pizza, Champps, Fox & Hound, AmeriDocs, Kitchen Design Concepts, Bridges Golf Club, Celina C.A.R.E.S, Mimi’s Cafe, Flying Saucer & Mooyha.

Responsibilities: Leading multiple teams in the ideation and execution of creative in strategic, thoughtful and contextually relevant ways to the consumer. Developing concepts and related marketing plans for a variety of business-to-business clients. Researching and presenting creative options to management to ensure a balance of quality, price, and service; directing creative and/or vendor resources. Creating corporate/franchisee design elements for clients including internal brand communications, P.O.S., logos, quarterly promotions, client presentations, websites and email blasts. Other responsibilities include the manipulation of photos, supervision of press checks and photo shoots, all while interacting directly with account managers, artists, clients and vendors. Collaborating with resources engaged in design, illustration, photography, production, and printing to ensure timely preparation and completion of high quality products. ART DIRECTOR THE THOMAS AGENCY

DEC 2004 - OCT 2010

Clients: T.G.I. Friday’s, Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza, Bar Louie, On The Border, Nothing Bundt Cakes, CiCi’s Pizza, Champps, Fox & Hound, Kitchen Design Concepts, Flying Saucer.

Responsibilities: Conceptualized, designed and created visual designs and user interface designs that address business, brand, market, and user requirements, including design and production of screen layouts, color palettes, typography, and interface elements. Also Art Directed various photo shoots and illustrations. SR GRAPHIC DESIGNER THE THOMAS AGENCY

MAY 2002 - DEC 2004

Clients: T.G.I. Friday’s, Furr’s, Gheradelli

Responsibilities: Concept and design advertising and promotional campaigns, as well as, collateral materials for various consumer companies. GRAPHIC DESIGNER ANDERSEN (ARTHUR ANDERSEN)

NOV 2000 - APR 2002

Responsibilities: Timely completion of multiple projects with varying deadlines, assessment of budget constraints, vendor agreements & payments. Design support to the Denver and London offices.

PROF I LE

I am take-charge, self-starter who is

personally motivated, goal oriented and

energetic. I have a proven ability to guide

the creativity of other artists in a way that

both fosters artistic individuality and the

importance of finishing projects in a timely

manner. I work hard because I insist on

achieving the results of a job well done.

I am looking to join a successful team to

further my development where all of my

skills will be challenged to their full

potential. Experienced and well versed in

Adobe Creative Suite and I am confident

that I could make a valuable contribution

to your team.

EDUCAT I ON

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design

1995 - 2000

SK I L L S

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Dreamweaver/HTML

Microsoft Office

Photography

Project Management

Creative Team Leadership

Marketing Strategies & Campaigns

Social Media Marketing I NTERES T & HOBBYS

214-***-**** acxy9l@r.postjobfree.com seibert26.myportfolio.com RECOMMENDAT I ONS & SAMPLES

TAD DOBBS SENIOR ART DIRECTOR AT HMS

“Denise is the rare and excellent combination of a designer and leader. She always put extra effort into developing strong design solutions that were more than just pretty. Denise's strong focus on strategy and goals are what ensures that she consistently delivers successful solutions. She had natural knack for mentoring and guiding the other designers on the team, and I'm sure that those leadership skills have continued to grow since the time that we worked together. If Denise is working on your project your in good hands, but if she leading the team on your project your in even better hands.” AMBER ABNEY OWNER OF SOCIALLY INKED

“Denise is very detail-oriented and pushes her artists to their highest potential. She stays organized with the numerous clients she juggles by giving each their due attention. Her design skills are loved and appreciated by many.”

SEAN EUBANKS VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT STRAINWISE, INC

“Denise is an exceptionally talented designer and an expert in her field of marketing. Not only did she design both of our websites, wraps for our trucks, and our brochures, but she has been invaluable in keeping us "on brand" and in line. I have and will continue to recommend anyone needing design work to Denise. Our clients compliment us on a regular basis about Denise's design work and she makes us look good! She has helped increase our sales, has made my life as a business owner easier, and is the very best I have seen.” D E N I S E S E I B E R T - V E N A B L E

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