As a growth focused Graphic Designer, I am passionate about creating impactful and innovative designs that communicate the vision and values of my clients. I have a proven track record of delivering high quality projects that meet the expectations and deadlines of various stakeholders, from small businesses to large corporations.

My core competencies include creative strategy, branding, marketing, presentations, purchasing, brochures, catalogs, SEO, and photography. I have extensive knowledge in Adobe Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Acrobat and XD. I’m a graduate from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. I have lead and collaborated with talented teams of designers to produce engaging and effective visual solutions for various marketing and communication needs. Senior Graphic Designer / Content Specialist • SONY / PUREFLIX.COM Scottsdale, AZ - August 2015 - August 2023

• Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, developed feature art for a digital streaming platform and enhanced marketing graphics, optimizing visuals for digital use.

• Generated innovative designs for branding, digital and print materials, social media campaigns, and promotional postcards, posters and banners, created responsive design principles to ensure designs are optimized for different screen sizes and devices.

• Effectively worked with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, and incorporate feedback into design iterations. Selected, edited, and manipulated visuals to align with the brand’s aesthetic requirements.

• Mentored junior designers to elevate the overall team’s design standards, maintaining brand identities and output quality.

• Ensured brand guideline adherence through collaboration with the marketing team, and confirmed precision of externally produced materials.

Freelance Graphic Designer • Auto Galleria, Scottsdale, AZ - 6/15/2011 - 11/22/2022

• Developed and implemented diverse graphic designs including brochures, ads, eBlasts, business cards, and mailer postcards, enhancing overall brand identity.

• Devised innovative marketing strategies that effectively communicated the brand message, contributing to a cohesive and impactful company image.

Freelance Graphic Designer • General Dynamics Mission Systems, Scottsdale, AZ 6/10/2014 - 2016

• Designed and generated project proposal graphics tailored for government contracts, enhancing comprehension and visual appeal.

• Constructed an array of in-depth charts, incorporating government color-coding proposals to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Handled large document formatting and proofreading tasks, ensuring clarity, correctness, and consistency across all materials.

Freelance Graphic Designer • Parker & Son, Inc. Atmore, AL - May 2012 - October 2022

• Conceptualized and executed innovative design solutions for a comprehensive company re-branding initiative, including large trade show displays, brochures, flyers and business cards. Professional

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KIMBERLY S. SANDBO GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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• Devised and implemented a cohesive website layout design, enhancing overall user experience and aligning with company’s refreshed brand image. Art Director / Graphic Designer • Wellgenix, LLC. & PunkyTan, Tempe, AZ 3/25/2005 - 7/30/2013

• Maintained brand identities, including package design, color palettes, typography systems, and brand guidelines.

• Conceptualized and executed design layouts for marketing materials, trade show displays, brochures, catalogs, and social media campaigns utilizing Adobe Creative Suite.

• Orchestrated pre-press preparations and press checks, ensuring accurate production and high-quality output.

• Managed procurement processes for product and packaging, closely monitored production schedules, and maintained strict adherence to assigned budgets.

• Provided mentorship and guidance to junior designers, elevating the overall standard of output, and collaborated with external vendors to ensure quality and accuracy of printed materials.

• Designed packaging for boxed, bottled and shrink wrapped products.

• Clothing branding and purchasing.

• Determined strategy and design for annual marketing and social media campaigns.

• Coordinated translation of labels and sales materials.

• Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.

• Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall output.

• Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics. Art Director / Graphic Designer • Vista Printing & Digital Imaging, Scottsdale, AZ - 2003 - 2005

• Conceptualized and designed a wide range of marketing materials including catalogs, brochures, realty publications, and trade show displays, demonstrating a keen understanding of varied design elements.

• Developed innovative designs and ideas tailored to meet specific client needs, thereby enhancing brand visibility and impact.

Graphic Designer • Hogue Printing, Mesa, AZ - 1998 - 2003

• Developed a diverse range of marketing materials, including brochures, newsletters, and business cards, contributing to cohesive brand promotion and client engagement.

• Executed package designs and trade show displays, enhancing product visibility and attracting potential customers.

• Facilitated prepress and desktop publishing tasks while also contributing to company identity design, ensuring a consistent visual language across all platforms. Arizona State University – Bachelor of Fine Arts – Graduate Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, XD,strong communication/collaboration skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines, packaging, catalogs, brochures, logo design, digital banners, social media, digital marketing, large trade show displays, pop-up banners, prepress & printing expertise, project creative design, purchasing, planning & production, excellent communication skills, team player with great work ethic, advertising, eBlasts, HTML5 & CSS familiarity. Education

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