Graphic Designer

STACEY MADDOX

BUSINESS SKILLS

Communication Skills

Customer Relations

Detail Oriented

Project Management

Multi-tasker

Team Player

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Deadline Oriented

Problem Solving Abilities

DIGITAL SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Dreamweaver

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Word

QuarkXpress

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Market Research

Creative Concepting

Writing & Editing

Print Design & Layout

Pre-press Production

Photography

Web Design

EMPLOYMENT

Northern Colorado Communications Group, Greeley, CO 9/04 to 8/06 and 8/08 to 2/09

Graphic Designer at a Publishing Company

Ad development, design and layout for a group of print publications; The Fence Post, The Greeley Tribune, Tri-State Livestock News, Farmer & Rancher Exchange, Fort Collins Now, Northern Colorado Homes and La Tribuna.

O2 Communications, Grand Junction, CO 7/07 to 8/08

Graphic Designer for an Advertising Agency

Concept, development, design and layout of various print collateral; ad campaigns, brochures, direct mail and postcards, corporate identity and promotional pieces. Web design and maintenance. Worked directly with print vendors and facilitated media placement and buying.

Bray Real Estate, Grand Junction, CO 5/06 to 6/07

Marketing/Advertising Coordinator for a Real Estate Firm

Strategic market research and campaign development. Planning, developing and implementing corporate communications through writing, editing, design and layout. Managed monthly real estate publication and various print projects. Instrumental in local market analysis, media placement

and buying.

RE/MAX Two Rivers - Mandy Rush, Grand Junction, CO 9/03 to 3/06

Administrative/Marketing Assistant for a Realtor

Page layout and development of various marketing materials, ie; business identity, flyers, newsletters, promotional pieces, written correspondence and comparative market analysis presentations.

Muir Agency, Colorado Springs, CO 6/00 to 2/02

Graphic Designer for an Advertising Agency

Comprehensive graphic design position included concepting, logo development, letterhead, advertising, billboards, signage, newsletters and brochure layout. Worked with staff and clients to achieve marketing solutions. Extensive knowledge in pre-press and printing.

Nakata Planning Group, LLC., Colorado Springs, CO 12/99 to 6/00

Graphic Designer at a Military Master Planning Firm

Photo manipulation, logo development, design and layout of publications, reports, CD covers and display boards.

Everett Parks and Recreation, Everett, WA 5/99 to 11/99

Graphic Designer for a Government Entity

Full-time, six month (seasonal) position. Logo development, page layout for brochures, quarterly publications, newspaper ads, posters and postcards.

EDUCATION

Mesa State College 9/03 to 8/06 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications, emphasis in Public Relations

Art Institute of Seattle 9/96 to 12/98 Associate of Applied Arts Degree, emphasis in Graphic Design

FREELANCE WORK

Xtreme Coil Drilling, Houston, TX 2009

Photography and design of manual covers, brochures, internal company documents,

stickers and promotional materials.

Outpost Office, Grand Junction, CO 2009

Brochure and Flyer Design.

Mesa County Literacy Advocates, Grand Junction, CO 2008

Logo design and development.

Bray Real Estate, Grand Junction, CO 2007 to 2008

Designed brochures, flyers and an outdoor advertising campaign.

Shafer Marketing, Grand Junction, CO 2005 to 2007

Brochures, outdoor advertising and print advertising layout and design.

ERA Shields Real Estate, Colorado Springs, CO 2003

Brochure layout.

Sandia Advertising and Design, Colorado Springs, CO 2002

In-house contract work.

Secretechs Secretarial Services, Grand Junction, CO 2001

Designed business identity.

Bulk Mail Pros, Grand Junction, CO 2000

Designed business identity.

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