Freelance Designer Graphic

KAISA KYNASTON

**** * **** *, **** Jordan UT ****1 ~ 801-***-****

*********@*******.*** ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkynaston OBJECTIVE:

Creative professional with 20+ years of experience in Graphic Design and Marketing; designing trade show and promotional materials, packaging design and technical drawings, manual/book layout, pharmaceutical packaging, labels and inserts, website graphics and more. Seeking a position where I can use my skills, education and experience as Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher Production Designer, Package Designer, etc.

PROFILE:

Graphic Design and Marketing veteran, specializing in Print, multi-talented, detail-oriented professional proficient in package/labeling design, die-line creation, desktop publishing, branded design solutions for print and web media, and much, much more. Put my experience and education to work for you! SKILLS:

PERSONAL:

Flexible / Forward Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Critical and Creative Thinking

Problem-Solving Abilities

BUSINESS:

Project Management

Proofing Techniques

Event Management

Marketing Strategies

DESIGN:

Desktop Publishing

Technical Drawings / Die-line

Website Design

Corporate Brand Identity

SOFTWARE: PC / MAC Platforms

ADVANCED:

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

Quark Xpress

INTERMEDIATE:

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Dreamweaver

HTML5 / CSS

Intagras SPL Portal

BEGINNER:

JavaScript / jQuery

Adobe Flash

WordPress

SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

● Created customized technical drawings and die-lines for new manufacturing equipment at the personal request of Corporate Package Engineers

● Created, improved, and preserved branding and labeling standards / guidelines while maintaining design consistency for multiple companies, including pharmaceutical products

● Designed #1 lead generating ad in two major urban regions for three months running

● Researched, reviewed, assisted in purchase proofing / image comparison software / equipment

● Hand-cut and assembled over 150 gift card / carrier sample handouts for tradeshow

● Active volunteer in corporate charity, activities and support committees for all employers *********@*******.*** ~ 801-***-**** ~ KAISA KYNASTON KEY DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES:

● Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography

● Collaborated with vendors to ensure style consistency with other marketing materials

● Managed junior designers, overseeing duties, time off requests, hire / terminated designers, etc.

● Trained employees on job requirements and specialized programs (e.g., Barcode Pro, Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop)

● Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials

● Analyzed data results to create and organize custom graphs, charts, and illustrations WORK HISTORY:

Freelance Designer / Owner

KK DeZigns, LLC. – Based in the Salt Lake City, UT Area 03/2001 to Current Worked with clients to reach their fullest potential, to make their mark on the world

● Design, create and implement client design ideas from concept to completion

● Work with clients to develop marketing strategies and rebranding techniques

● Created specs and mockups of final designs for client approval before production Amazon Logistics

FC Associate 1 – Salt Lake City, UT 09/2018 to Current

● Pick, stage and load flex routes

● Sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets/in carts

● Get customer orders ready for delivery

● Repacking or resend damaged packages

Labeling Coordinator Lead, formerly Senior Labeling Coordinator Actavis Pharmaceutical – Salt Lake City, UT 04/2010 to 12/2014 Provided design / labeling expertise and input into the design control process

● Designed, edited and created labeling/packaging designs for cartons, labels (vial and bottle), blister packs, cartons, credit card as other graphic elements needed

● Created and maintained brand and print specifications for pharmaceutical Brand Regulatory Affairs Department and other regulated departments (e.g., FDA, Health Canada, EMA, etc.)

● Monitored and tracked artwork, files, proofs, samples, versions, print and first use dates, etc.

(digital and physical) via Microsoft Excel, JD Edwards and other proprietary software

● Collaborated with other departments, Engineering, marketing, quality assurance, vendors, etc. Creative, Production and Lead Print Designer

Datamark – Salt Lake City, UT 03/2006 to 12/2008

Increased client lead count via direct mail campaigns, and increased their student enrollment

● Designed and oversaw art layouts for print material (two to three direct reports)

● Strategized design concepts for multiple marketing campaigns; individually and with team

● Targeted visual elements that effectively conveyed concepts campaigns Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator

NBO Systems Inc. dba The Gift Certificate Company – Salt Lake City, UT 06/2000 to 03/2006 Increased Gift Card/ Scrip sales and exposure; assisted all departments

● Created gift certificate / cards and carrier / pouches, packaging, collateral, tradeshow, marketing, sales materials to optimize target audience

● Created business plan, presentations, trend reports, media kits, and product / program data

● Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion *********@*******.*** ~ 801-***-**** ~ KAISA KYNASTON ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates of Science in Web Design and Development Sanford-Brown College – Online August 2016

Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing

University of Phoenix – Salt Lake City, UT 2004

Associates of Applied Science in Graphics and Commercial Art Utah Valley University – Orem, UT 1996

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