Graphic Designer Freelance/Remote

VICTORIA LEE ANTOINE FISHER

Florence, Alabama ***30 678-***-**** • linkedIn.com/in/victoriaantoine ****************@*****.***

www.artistrybyvictorialee.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Awarded and innovative Graphic Artist with a versatile set of technical creative skills and a background in fine art. Dedicated to developing top-quality visual collaterals in line with current industry trends, upcoming developments, and consumer needs. Skilled in generating a strong referral pipeline along with repeat clients by delivering results that exceed expectations. Familiar with all aspects of creative project management both in individual and collaborative settings. Passionate about utilizing a diverse experience in print collaterals, digital mediums, web development, and brand identity to pursue and thrive in a new role.

Areas of expertise, design, and media…

Graphic Design

Web Design

Photo Manipulation & Editing

Scanning & Restoration

Project Management

Posters

Innovative Solutions

Illustration

Brand Identity

Social Media Platforms

Relationship Cultivation

Color Theory

Process Improvement

Creative Collaboration

Art Direction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VLA Designs, Florence, AL

Senior Graphic Designer/Creative Director, 2009 – Present

Cultivate a client base of individuals, organizations, and institutions with various visual needs and partner closely with customers to identify highly-effective solutions that surpass expectations. Focus on providing specialized services and and comprehensive insider knowledge of fine art printing, color correction, scanning, and restoration work. Generate creative ads, traditional print work, website designs, and other graphic projects.

Key Achievements:

Commanded multiple simultaneous projects with varying schedules and deliverables all within projected deadlines.

Reduced expenditures, improved processes, and increased productivity while still producing high-quality visual collateral.

Developed a strong referral pipeline of new clients by delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong client relationships.

Advanced skill sets and expanded knowledge on color theory.

IFDC, International Fertilizer Development Center, Muscle Shoals, AL

Graphic Artist/Web Designer, 2011 – 2019

Create engaging, top-quality visual deliverables across both print and digital mediums. Design collateral for advertisements, in-house visuals, external presentation materials, and various technical documents. Generate web graphics and digital imagery for the webpage and social media platforms. Utilize a comprehensive knowledge of industry trends, current markets, upcoming developments, and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative visual solutions. Function in both individual and collaborative settings to execute projects from initial concept through to successful delivery and market launch.

Key Achievements:

Quickly promoted from independent contractor to full-time design employee due to proven capabilities and work ethic.

Drove design effectivity while remaining in-line with brand standards and organization-wide vision.

Played an integral role in rebranding IFDC.

Additional Experience:

Senior Graphic Designer, Expressions, LLC., Florence, AL

Graphic Artist, UNA Flor-Ala/Diorama, Florence, AL

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

University of North Alabama, Florence, AL

Associate of Arts in Art

Northwest Shoals Community College, Florence, AL

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

PLATFORMS:

Macintosh OS / 10

SOFTWARE:

EQUIPTMENT:

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Muse, Lightroom, Photoshop Camera Raw), Premiere Pro, After Effects, Spark, Acrobat, WordPress, QuarkXPress, CSS, JavaScript, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Epson Expression 10000 XL Graphics Scanner, Epson Stylus Pro 9900 wide format printer, color 980, 4800, 7000 and 10600, Nikon D5100, HP Color Laserjet 3500 Xerox Phaser 7400D, UMAAX Powerlook 2100XL Graphtec CE 3000-60,Seal 44 Ultra, IKON CPP 50

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

Self Portraits, Anniversary Issue – Garden Spices Magazine, 2019

“Baby Study 1”, Photoshop User Magazine, 2013

Solo Art Exhibition, Stevenson’s Fine Art Gallery, 2013

1st Place Award, Alabama Renaissance Faire Poster Contest, 2012

1st Place Award, Alabama Renaissance Faire Poster Contest, 2010

1st Place Award, “Live Fast Die Young” Design Competition – Ovation TV, 2009

1st Place Award, Alabama Renaissance Faire Poster Contest, 2009

1st Place Award, W.C. Handy Music Festival Poster Contest, 2009

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO: https://www.artistrybyvictorialee.com/collections/136068

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