Graphic Designer Social Media

Summary

Established graphic designer with vast experience in design project management – from concept to final delivery

Well versed in all aspects of design (print and digital), layout, art direction, production, marketing, social media and relevant software for print, presentation, digital advertising

Able to leverage resources and distill complex concepts and into easy to understand visual solutions

Comfortable working on a team or independently

Able to stretch boundaries to exceed client expectations

Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and budgets, detail oriented

Loyal and committed – average core client retention of 10+ years

Effectively communicated design concepts to clients, resulting in a 120% increase in client satisfaction by delivering clear and engaging presentations

Experience

Graphic Designer TLC Unlimited October 2008 - Current Successful Key Projects:

Successfully created ad campaigns for local and west coast shopping centers, including social media graphics, newsletters, digital assets, print and digital promotion collateral

Created branding, advertising campaigns, website designs, motion graphics, packaging, and signage for numerous high-profile retailers, multiple small (1-5 employees) to medium sized (6-20+ employees) businesses and non-profits

Successfully created campaigns for a government agency, including social media graphics, administration banners, online article heads, and print collateral

Designed multi-page publications including: magazines, brochures, newspapers, proposals, presentations, books, dictionaries and catalogs

Built, managed and handled multiple clients’ design, collectively serving 8 core clients and managing 30+ individual projects at a time

Negotiated client and vendor relationships

Clients include: Rolex, Betteridge Jewelers, Mercedes Benz, Mini, BMW, Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center, Breckenridge Brewery, CBRE

Education

Visual Communication Degree Colorado Institute of Art

Certifications: Retail Marketing Strategy, How to Write a Marketing Plan, Creating Accessible PDFs

(InDesign, MS Office, Acrobat)

Skills & abilities

• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, HTML, CSS, Wordpress

• Design Creative campaigns across multiple channels, including social media

• Vast experience in client contact, support and communication

• Direct experience in commercial printing production and digital submission Volunteer work: Graphic design, fundraising, marketing, events (Humane Society of SPV, Leukemia Society, EHS Board Member, Hard District, Black Hawk Board Member) 970-***-**** ****@************.***

www.tlcunlimited.com www.linkedin.com/in/lorigarcia Lori Garcia

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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