Graphic Designer Design

Laura Strickland

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

t: 614-***-**** e: *****@***************.***

Professional Profile

To obtain a position using my experience and creative skills in print design, communications & photography. EDUCATION: BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY,

Bachelor of Fine Arts, School of Arts and Sciences. Major: Photography, Minor: Graphic Design Graduation Date: May 2000

SACI: study aboard program in Florence Italy - summer 1999 Professional Experience

AGENCY EXPERIENCE

THE SHEEPDOG GROUP, co-owner, (Feb. 2007-2018)

My responsibilities have included creative design development and production, while managing other designers, copywriters, illustrators & staff members. I pride myself with the ability to be brought into companies as a consultant and blend into their existing staff in order meet and deliver expected projects on time and within budget. Clients needs are very diverse, I have always provided a staff with professional service while instilling excellent design & creative results. Projects include:

- Logos & Corporate Branding

- Event Branding

- Brochure, Direct Mailers & Advertising

- Product Packaging & POS Display Design

- CD labels & Jewel Case Graphics

- Apparel

- Magazine, Newsletter, Annual Reports & Directory Layout

- Website Design

Clients Include: LIMITED, DSW, Crimson Cup Coffee, Lake Erie Shores & Islands, JEGS automotive, Peace Lutheran Church, Manor Homes + BIA Parade of Homes, MI Homes, Conley & Partners, Manor Homes, Leeds Farm, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, Construction Systems Incorporated, Turner Construction, Meeting Planners International, Louisiana Right To Life, US Trotting Association, JBH Holdings & Short North Fitness, Urban Podiatry, Tickled Pink Magazine, Blues for a Cure events, Nationwide Insurance, Stay Gra, and many more. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Director of Communications & Graphic Design (Nov. 2017- Present) My responsibilities included creative design development and production, social media marketing, website design, printed marketing materials, weekly online bulletins and weekly e-newletters to congregation. Projects include:

- Logos & Corporate Branding

- Event Branding

- Brochure, Direct Mailers & Advertising

- Apparel

- Social Media Marketing

- Website Design

IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE

MAC TOOLS, Columbus, OH. (May 2004 - Jan. 2007)

My responsibilities include collaborating with art directors and project managers in a critique environment, providing and receiving beneficial feedback. Create and design graphic solutions as well as manage the overall design process, from creative concepts to final print. Researching and keeping up-to-date on latest trends, benchmarking products and/or competitive companies. Continually building solid client relationships. Projects include:

- Tool Box Thematic Graphics

- NHRA Top Fuel & Funny Car Graphics

- Logos & Corporate Branding

- Magazine Advertisements

- Product Graphics & Product Trade Dress

- Environmental Displays for Exhibits

- Marketing Promotions, Postcards, Posters, Newsletters, & Brochures EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, NY. (Aug. 2000 - July. 2003) My responsibilities include collaborating with fellow designers, art directors and project managers in a critique environment, providing and receiving beneficial feedback. Create and design graphic solutions as well as manage the overall design process, from creative concepts to final print. Selected to be apart of a research team that provided annual feedback to executives on latest trends by benchmarking products and/or competitive companies. Continually building solid client relationships.

Projects include:

- Internal Promotions, Signage, Displays, Posters, Newsletters & Brochures

- Product Graphics & Product Trade Dress

- Product Packaging

- Logos & Corporate Branding

- Environmental Displays for Exhibits

Awards

- Three Patents of Design, Aug. 2002

- American Marketing Association Award for Best Corporate Brand, 2010 Computer Skills

Knowledge in Macintosh Computers. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suites, iWork Software, Weebly, and Standard Business Software (Word Excel, PowerPoint).

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