Senior Graphic Designer

AMY BROKAW

www.amybrokaw.com • *********@****.*** • Denver, Colorado • 248-***-****

POSITION

Senior Graphic Designer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Graphic Designer

11.06 – 01.10 UrbanTrans Consultants, Denver, CO www.urbantrans.com

Conceptualized and developed challenge programs, marketing campaigns and outreach events that reduced congestion and pollution by changing commuter behavior. Expanded the capabilities of the art department with knowledge of web-based design. Art directed, developed and produced eye-catching print materials as well as usability focused web pages and web-based tools. Managed outsourcing of special programming needs. Wrote headlines and copy. Maintained corporate websites.

Senior Graphic Designer

01.01 – 10.06 Valassis Communication, Livonia, MI www.valassis.com

Changed the perception of the company within the marketplace through the development of highly conceptualized marketing materials. Provided graphics and marketing support to offices across North America and Europe. Developed print promotions for corporate and small business clients. Developed one-to-one marketing pieces that helped the sales force get a foot in the door with clients. Developed the identity for new print products. Wrote headlines and copy. Directed photo shoots. Color corrected and altered photos digitally.

Graphic Designer

11.98 – 01.01, Message Makers, Lansing, MI www.messagemakers.com

Produced effective marketing and training materials, video graphics and basic websites for non-profit organizations, small government agencies, small businesses and Harley Davidson Harley Owners Group. Managed the translation of Detroit Department of Transportation bus schedules into Arabic and Large Print. Managed work distribution and work flow for the graphics team.

Free Lance Marketing and Design

Developed creative design sol- utions for projects including web sites, logos and corporate identities,special promotions, invitations, signage, mascots, pet portraits, posters, and flyers for a variety of clients including non-profit organizations, private individuals, local art and music festivals, an artisan chocolate company, a local concierge and an event production company.

EDUCATION

Private instruction in CSS, Dreamweaver & Flash.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Magna Cum Laude

Associates Degree in Art, Design & Mulltimedia, Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI

ADDITIONAL

Expert level skills using Adobe Creative Suite 3, QuarkXpress, and Microsoft Office Software. Adequate knowledge of Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML and CSS. Experienced working with a variety of Content Management Systems including Joomla, WordPress, DotNetNuke and Expression Engine. Usability focused. Detail oriented proof reader. Write headlines and copy. Experienced hiring and directing contractors for design and programming needs. Work with vendors to achieve best pricing and best results with print materials, tchotchkies and special display materials. Knowlegeable of trends and styles within the design and printing industry.

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