Graphic Designer

Gayla Ricks

Phone: 404-***-**** Email: **********@*******.*** Portfolio: https://www.gricks729.wixsite.com/portfolio SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Graphic Design/Production Artist with 10+ years of experience in the complete design process.

• Experienced in taking charge of a project from conception to completion.

• Able to stretch the boundaries to create impactful visual communications that build Brand identity. EDUCATION

Westwood College Atlanta, GA

Associates of Applied Science

Graphic Design/Multimedia Graphics GPA: 3.4

CERTIFICATIONS

UX Design

Coursera / Online

Completed a rigorous training designed for entry-level job readiness. 15 Modules included topics like: UX research fundamentals, Inclusive design, low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes, and tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Completed hands-on projects and developed a portfolio including 3 projects to receive the certificate. SOFTWARE - MAC and PC

Adobe Illustrator Acrobat Photoshop InDesign Figma Adobe XD Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Sharepoint Wordpress Prezi Google Workspace Enroute Flexisign RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer The Graphix Lady Atlanta, GA December 2023 - Present Working independently for various clientele including: Lady Butterfly 730 Film Productions, Nelly Creations, and Beauty Schools

• Designing with FIGMA, created prototypes for cell and desktop usage.

• Developed and maintained website.

• Layout and design for printed items such as flyers, brochure, and posters. AI Image Captioner (Contract) Dataforce/TransPerfect Atlanta, GA April, 2024 - July, 2024

• Generated natural language and textual descriptions according to the information observed in images for Macintosh and Siri applications.

• Used as a method to help those with impaired visuals, listen to the text with the help of AI. Graphic Designer Brandmuscle Chicago, Ill May, 2022 - Dec., 2023

• Managed queue for virtual graphics department for RNDC-GA alcohol distributors, with projects of varying design complexities simultaneously, ensuring that all client instructions are followed.

• Provided an outstanding customer service experience, by anticipating customer needs, suggesting alternatives, and finding solutions.

• Working closely with Marketing, I created visual merchandising displays for retail environments, that aligned with Branding and compliance regulations.

• Preflight, format and proof read files submitted by Account reps and Distributors for accuracy to create print ready artwork.

• Collaborated with distributors and creative team to ensure visual marketing displays are aligned with Brand standards and objectives. Product Labeling / Graphic Designer Becton Dickinson (BD) Covington, GA Sept. 2019 - July 2022

• Designed, inspected, and revised all labels and product packaging for Sustaining engineering/Urology.

• Worked closely with Regulatory, Compliance, R&D and Marketing teams to ensure accuracy and branding.

• Coordinated with Amplexor, a language translation team, so that brand standards in various languages were ensured.

• Produced PDF proofs and mechanicals for client approval and revisions, and made sure that labels adhered to all medical regulations regarding safety warnings and mandatory information. Graphic Designer / Production Artist Tectonics Lithia Springs, GA Aug. 2013-Aug. 2016

• Layouts for large format printers including: Zund, HP Aqueous, HP Latex, and Mimaki.

• Worked closely with Graphics manager and Account Reps to create designs upon client requests.

• Using cross-functional team work, created manuals for Exhibit installs and breakdowns.

• Preflight, format and proof read files submitted by Account Reps for accuracy to create print ready artwork.

• Provided PO’s for vendors and placed service calls for production issues.

• Layouts for event signage, trade shows, exhibits, and way finding.

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