Highly creative and multitalented Graphic Design professional, specializing in print design, multimedia, event marketing, and promotional merchandise design. Dynamic team player with well-developed organizational, written and communication abilities. Skilled in client and vendor relations. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments.
Print Design:
• Brochures and Newsletters
• Flyers and Posters
• Signage and Banners
• Mailers
• Newspaper and Magazine ads
• Stationary and Business Cards
Multimedia and Web:
• Video and Audio Editing
• CD/DVD Cover Design
• Eblasts
• Web Design and Graphics
Web Maintenance
• Ecommerce maintenance and set up
Promotional Merchandise:
• Lapel Pins
• T-Shirts
• Magnets
• Mouse Pads
• Tote Bags
• Pens
• Bookmarks
Software and Online Programs: Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Premiere Elements, Microsoft Office Suite 03 and 07, Constant Contact, SmartCart (ecommerce)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic/Web Designer – Creative Professional
Joan Hunter Ministries - August 2007 – Present
Managed and coordinated graphic design and promotional projects from concept through completion. Coordinated, designed and scheduled mailing and email campaigns for upcoming events and meetings. Designed and maintained four websites for different ministry outreaches. Created attractive flash banners and web compatible images for advertising, product promotions and routine updates. Editing of audio and video and production of master copies. New CD/DVD cover design for new material. Retained master copies of ministry materials to ensure proper duplication and reproduction. Researched and setup vendor accounts that reduced costs and time. Managed and maintained staff emails, passwords and set up. Oversaw printing, printing equipment, maintenance, supplies and paper stock. www.joanhunter.org
Graphic/Web Designer – Owner
Joyful Design – Present
Specializing in working with non-profits. Process invoices, maintain customer relationships, and set up new business accounts with vendors. Design websites, brand based merchandise, book cover design, cd/dvd cover design. Print design for event marketing and educational materials. www.joyfuldesign.org
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication - 2008
American InterContinental University Online
• Concentration in Visual Communications and Graphic Design
Associate of Arts in Business Administration - 2006
American InterContinental University Online
• Concentration in Visual Communications