Lauren M. Springstead

609-***-**** - ad3tnc@r.postjobfree.com

https://laurenspringstead.wixsite.com/my-portfolio Education:

Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ September 2015 - May 2019 Double B.A. in Art and Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Experience:

Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA) April 2023-Present Graphic and Web Designer, New Jersey, Remote

● Collaborating with the team to develop creative solutions for the most efficient landing page creation, event planning, and other processes through WordPress

● Work closely with copywriters and the creative team to gather images and copy for web page and graphic design materials while following a tight schedule

● Create emails through Constant Contact for informative email campaigns about Lyme related info and events

● Edit and produce informative video content for social media

● Establishing a donations database via excel and creating mailing materials for donations David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation March 2023-Present Graphic Designer, Manahawkin, NJ, Remote

● Collaborating with the founder and marketing team to produce event marketing materials for social media Senior Community Media July 2021-December 2022

Graphic Designer - Print Production and Administration, Toms River, NJ

● Design page layout for monthly and bi-monthly newsletters and annual phone directories for local 55+ Communities while under a time-sensitive production schedule

● Conceive and modify ad designs per sales team and client’s standards and review process

● Manage print production on four Digital press machines, as well as full binding aspects for print newsletters, including pre-flight checks to ensure specs and publishing requirements are met

● Answering phones to handle customers inquiries and production

● Establish advertiser database and sales traffic via excel and QuickBooks The SandPaper May-September 2021

Graphic Designer - Production and Typesetting, Surf City, NJ

● Design and create promotional advertisements per company and brand requirements

● Ensure visual consistency and company brand layout in final print product Bookstr April-July 2021

Graphic Design Intern, Remote

● Produce social media content and promotions consistent with brand guidelines, resulting in a 25% increase in site traffic

● Collaborate with the Graphics team on new and innovative designs with the aim of aiding content generation Software and Skills:

Proficient skills in PC/MAC Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; Proficient in Canva, Constant Contact and WordPress; Intermediate in UX/UI Design; Intermediate in HTML and CSS; Exceptional Sketching, Drawing, and Painting skills; Knowledge in Prepress, Branding, Typography, Illustration, UX/UI Design, and Color Theory Exhibitions:

Solo Exhibition: A Walk on the Rocks April 2019

Mueller Gallery, Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ Group Exhibition: April 2012, 2014 & 2015

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, Loveladies, NJ

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