Graphic Designer
Resume:
Dawn Kolaskey
Wichita ,KS 67205
ak4ipc@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
I easily found my destiny in design. I love how it is ever changing–always
shifting with cultural trends, technology and new ways of thinking. When
overcoming obstacles, I consider each one a learning experience.
My mission is to exceed expectations and enhance the world with design.
Hire me. Here’s why!
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer / Advertising Coordinator (Feb. 2007–present)
Society of Decorative Painters (SDP), The Decorative Painter magazine • Wichita, KS
• Design/production of quarterly, 160-page magazine for international arts organization.
• Design/production of two conference publications and one reference publication yearly.
• Management of ad production and insertion for in–house initiatives, business members,
teachers and chapters for SDP publications, website and e-mail newsletters.
• Reduced department costs by completing graphics duties that were previously outsourced.
• Created displays: SDP conference booths and Holiday Tables (Wichita Center for the Arts).
Graphic Designer (June 2006–Feb. 2007)
Integrated Media Group • Wichita, KS (www.integratedmediagrp.com)
• Key role in design of 300 computer screens for feature films 2007 & 2009 Transformers.
Fulfilled quick delivery schedules: 60 screens in 3 weeks for Pentagon scene.
Completed Photoshop designs that were animated and played back live on set.
(300 conceptualized, 150 delivered total)
• Developed concepts and design solutions for websites and motion graphics.
• Design and layout of corporate logos and print materials.
Graphic Designer (Mar. 2003–Dec. 2005)
The Coleman Company, Brand Design • Wichita, KS
• Completed company-wide redesign of packaging, 800 packages within four months.
• Managed product groups’ jobs from start to finish, including styling of photography.
• Communicated with product managers to design and implemented changes on
packaging, collateral and merchandising materials created.
• Constructed full-scale mock-ups of packaging and display designs.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Mac and Windows Platforms
Expert proficiency of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Knowledge of Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office and QuarkXPress.
Areas of experience:
Packaging Brochures Color Theory
Advertising Flash Presentations Merchandising
Mock-ups Promotional Flyers Screen Printing
Logo / Letterhead Marketing Classes Photography
An passion for application of color in design (color theory).
I am willing to help create copy in order to accentuate design concepts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design (2001), Wichita State University
AWARDS
• APEX (Awards for Publication Excellence) award, The Decorative Painter magazine
• The Coleman Company, (Brand Design) Department Performance Award
• American Institute of Graphic Arts, Wichita, Gold Design Award
• Wichita State University, Deans Honor Roll
• Wichita State University, Portfolio Award
REFERENCES
John Nguyen (Creative Director), Integrated Media Group, 316-***-****
Carrie Follis (Editor-in-Chief,Creative Director, Publisher, Owner), Naked City magazine, 316-***-****
-My current employer would be happy give me a reference (/letter of recommendation)
if I let her know that I am being considered for another job opportunity.
Thanks! Speak soon?
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