Graphic Designer Design
Resume:
Jennifer Harlow
CREATIVE SPECIALIST, VISUAL DESIGNER
PRINT & DIGITAL DENVER, CO
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Professional Summary
Highly accomplished Graphic Designer with 20+ years of impactful design experience. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specializing in branding, print, and digital media. Well versed in collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop engaging concepts to increase business growth and brand awareness through compelling visual communications.. Remote or in-person, I offer strong leadership skills, work ethic, project management, art direction, and production expertise! As well, and RARE for most creatives, I am top-notch when it comes to staying organized and managing my time while working under tight deadlines. Now that you know a little about me, let’s talk about how I may help you fill the role you are seeking—successfully!
Skills: Marketing, Graphic Design, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Branding Strategy, Branding Management, Creative Strategy, User Interface (UI), Microsoft Office Suite
Experience
Creative Specialist, Mental Health Partners of Colorado - Lafayette, CO 8/20 - 05/22
In the early stages of the Covid-19 Pandemic, I was hired by Mental Health Partners of Colorado on a FEMA grant for MHP's Colorado Spirit Covid-19 Crisis Outreach Program. There I branded the Colorado Spirit program's identity and brand guidelines. Created and implemented outbound and inbound marketing activities related to the creation and production of collateral and digital materials, incentives and advertising utilizing various platforms online to reach the communities through ZOOM, Facebook, and YouTube.
Contract Graphic Designer, Xcel Energy - Denver, CO 10/15 - 12/19
Collaborated with a power-house team of six led by the creative director. Together, we provided creative solutions for Xcel Energy’s strategic communications, marketing, advertising and human resources departments.
In 2016, XE launched a fresh branding campaign! Our team worked vigorously updating all design templates, assets and important documents to reflect the new brand standards from the Agency. Through effective communication and organization we were able to flesh out the new brand while maintaining our usual daily work flow. Going through a rebrand as an employee and designer for Xcel Energy greatly expanded my knowledge and understanding of all components necessary for a successful brand launch and to experience the ROI from all of our hard work.
In-House Graphic Designer, WellDyne - Centennial, CO 12/12 - 4/14
As part of the marketing team, provided all graphic support, print and digital for a staff of over 250. Collaborated with account managers composing powerful print and digital presentations and various marketing materials to enhance their communication efforts and meet their sales goals. Ensured all outgoing graphics complied with brand guidelines established for WellDyne and its eight lines of business. In addition to re-purposing the brands for various projects, produced custom designs for our clients and all internal needs.
Digital Designer, Pure Strategic Solutions - Boulder, CO 7/11 - 9/12
Responsible for creative concept, design and execution of web, mobile, e-commerce and social media graphics. Understanding the limitations in going from concept to a live product, worked closely with developers to create the optimal user experience. Composed creative copy for our clients’ marketing needs on items, such as feature sliders, up-sales, online advertising and social media promotions.
Contract Graphic Designer, The Creative Consortium - Denver, CO 9/09 - 7/11
Provided graphic design support to the Creative Consortium PR, a small yet powerful group of women in Colorado who bring their expertise together, providing award-winning, public relations and marketing services to clients in the healthcare industry. I was responsible for art direction, design and production on a variety of projects, such as large branding campaigns, various print collateral, online ads, web graphics and outdoor boards.
Art Director - Contract, Metro Mountain Media - Denver, CO 9/08 - 9/09
Supported the Creative Director with concept, design and launch of five magazine publications and their supporting websites, while managing two designers for production. As part of the contract, I also Redesigned Metro Mountain Media’s brand, including logo, media kits, print collateral and web design.
Graphic Designer, Rassman Design - Denver, CO 12/02 - 5/08
Rassman Design proved to be the right path upon graduation. With fresh eyes for design and an eagerness to dive in, I quickly blossomed as a designer. I gained valuable experience collaborating on projects, such as, brand development and large advertising campaigns while designing a multitude of print and digital studio projects. As I grew as a collaborator AND designer, I was responsible for account / project management, design, art direction, vendor relations, photo shoots and press checks.
Education
August 1999 - December 2003
Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO - B.F.A.
Majoring in Communication Design with a minor in Art History.
Awards
• 2012 Gold Award: Effective Health Care Design
• 2011 Aster Award: Porter Hospital Sleep Symposium Campaign
• 2011 Gold Leaf Award: Porter Hospital Breast Care Campaign
• American Corporate Identity: Water World Summer Campaign
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