Graphic Designer

SANDY SUMERIX

Email: ************@*****.*** Portfolio: sandysumerix.com

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer, Contract Work August 2014 – Present

Managed a team of four designers to rebrand a real estate company. Products included new logos, business cards, websites, and social media.

Designed a customer welcome packet for a hyperbolic medical company, including an exterior folder, business cards, and infographics on the company’s processes and fees.

Hand-illustrated designs for advertisements in print and digital media formats.

Created a multi-page magazine for home games at multiple high schools. Photographed teams and individuals. Interviewed athletes for articles and quotes. Worked with local businesses to sell advertisement space, and designed ads for those who didn’t have one.

Met with clients in Alaska, Utah, Montana, California, and Nevada through multiple meeting resources. Discussed needs of clients and determined plan of action for deliverables. Worked with printing companies in clients’ respective cities to order drop shipments of items.

Illustrated paper and sticker set for Photoplay Scrapbook Company to be sold worldwide.

Taught high school yearbook course including photography and design subject matter. Photographed all teams, clubs, and sporting events for the book.

Recruitment Coordinator, Flathead Valley Community College November 2023 – December 2024

Create visual aspects for recruitment, including mailers, flyers, emails, and presentations. Work with Marketing to ensure branding guidelines were met.

Supervised tours for prospective students on-site; designed swag to give away, including bags, pencils, notepads, water bottles, lanyards, and more to give to individual and group visitors. Plan group events for attendees to learn about college offerings. Create slideshow presentations for events and assign speakers and tour guides.

Planned on campus events for prospective students up to 150 attendees. Ordered food, assigned room set up, prepared giveaways, organized speakers, and all other tasks required for events.

Support the marketing team in advertising events on social media to increase registration through tours, events, and in-person school visits.

Identify prospective student data through college applications and individual inquiries. Use data to plan communication schedules for contact points with students through email and mailings.

Graphic Designer, American Heritage School August 2023 – May 2024

Met with the Marketing team to determine the content of the magazine. Determined deadlines with printer and set production schedule accordingly.

Designed the annual 80-page magazine, including photo editing, layout, and typography.

Created social media posts using American Heritage School's Mission Statement.

Worked with Creative Director to go over necessary edits for the magazine. Prepared file for press.

Senior Graphic Designer, Doodlebug Design August 2016 – May 2022

Facilitated all visual aspects of a tri-monthly catalog for print and digital platforms. Page totals ranged from 32 -180 pages.

Edited imaging for catalogs, advertisements, and websites using Photoshop. Maintained network for imaging and product catalogs.

Researched upcoming trends within the crafting industry to create innovative products. Designed these products for national chain stores as well as QVC and HSN.

Created SVG files of stickers and ephemera for sale on website.

Senior Graphic Designer, Salt Lake Community College January 2014 – May 2015

Coordinated with the University Partnerships team to design informational pieces to promote joint programs with six universities.

Executed all aspects of print and digital campaigns. Met with manufacturers and printers to ensure the ordering of products, schedule, and budget.

Developed the visual end of the website, including imaging and branding guide.

Course Designer, Memory Lane Paper Company July 2002 – May 2003

•Conceptualized store layouts to increase sales, worked with store owners to implement layout.

•Led design team of 20 artists to create course materials for the store.

•Taught weekly classes on memory keeping. Designed all course materials and kits.

Product Designer, Making Memories August 2000 – June 2002

•Collaborated with creative director to determine new product lines for sale on HSN, QVC, and national conventions.

•Created new lines, working with the team from illustration to printing and distribution.

•Taught classes at national conventions to 100’s of women. Prepared presentations, informational brochures, and gifts for attendees.

Creative Editor, PaperKuts Scrapbook Magazine June 1997 – August 2000

•Determine content for each issue including theme, articles, and colors.

•Worked with Copy Editor to produce bi-monthly issues of the magazine.

•Hired and managed a team of 14 artists to create aspects for the magazine.

Booster Club, Multiple Schools August 2010 – May 2020

•Organized basketball multi-day tournament which included 24 schools from around the nation. Prepared game program, scheduled food for daily hospitality rooms, housing for student athletes, and managed volunteers.

•Oversaw fundraising for football, basketball, softball, and volleyball teams.

•Created budget and menu for a weeklong football camp for 120 athletes. Prepared food, and managed volunteers for serving and cleanup.

•Assisted coaches in service projects, game preparation, media day, and tournaments.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design – Southern Utah University

Associates of Applied Arts, Graphic Communication – Salt Lake Community College

SKILLS

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Branding

Social Media

Typography

Publication Layout

Sketching/Illustration

Photography/Photo Editing

Presentation Design

Color Theory

Large event planning

Clear Communicator

Innovative

Organized

Flexible

Problem Solver

Team Player

Account Manager

Adept at learning new programs

Deadline Oriented

Sports Enthusiast

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