Graphic Designer

Kiry Christopher Yin

phone: 301-***-****

email: ******@*****.***

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW:

A highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with extensive experience in print and web. Accustom to performing in deadline-driven environments while maintining an emphasis on quality and deliverables. Great collaborative and interpersonal skills, a vibrant team player with well- developed written and verbal communication abilities.

10 years of professional experience in graphic design with fine arts background

able to work quickly, efficiently and highly productive

driven to accommodate and exceed the requirements of a project

open to new ideas, influences and changing trends of design and art

ability to work independently and self-discipline to manage deadlines and production timelines

current with technology related to the field of design

highly productive with multi-tasking capabilities

creative mind and well- rounded with excellent problem-solving skills

EDUCATION:

The Art Institute of Washington Rosslyn, Virginia

BFA (Graphic Design) 2003

Montgomery College Rockville, MD

Graphic Design Certificate 1998

TECHNICAL SKILLS :

Platforms

Mac OS | Microsoft: Windows 7 | XP Professional

Applications

Adobe Design Premium CS5:

Proficient: InDesign | Illustrator | Photoshop | Acrobat Professional | QuarkXPress 7.3 |

Microsoft Office Suite | Suitcase Fusion | Adobe Type Manager

Knowledgeable: Dreamweaver | Fireworks | HTML & CSS | Adobe Premiere & After Effects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

United BioSource Corporation McLean, VA

Graphic Designer

June 2007 - Present

Create and develop branding for drug registry associated within the pharmaceutical industry. Branding includes producing Investigator Kits for physicians, doctors, pharmacists and patients for use throughout the life of a registry or program.

Produce high quality design, layout, art and images that meet project criteria and reinforce key

messages for all trial enhancement programs

Create and execute a wide variety of print and promotional materials such as boxed kit packaging, brochures, posters, flyers, cards, booklets, ad specialty items (pen, water bottle, bag, specialty paper, magnet, calendar, etc.),

Lead the conception of branding/logos and creative treatments for proposals of future registry

throughout the industry

Develop graphics internally for UBC to aid promotional, sales and marketing materials

Work with the production team to manage project solution surrounding budget, timeline and other required client specifications

Develop templates, guidelines and style sheets that can be shared and readily followed by other internal departments using PowerPoint and Microsoft Word

Design Web-based portals, on-line access programs, landing pages, questionnaires and email-blast for patients and pharmacists in conjunction with IT

Adhere to product branding guidelines proposed by clients and the FDA for all materials

Collaborate closely with vendors to make sure specs are met for the duration of a project including pre-press, preparing and packaging files and proofing

Utilize Acrobat Pro for advance print production tools, create fillable forms, page management, review comments and mark-ups and other miscellaneous tasks

Select and manage fonts, includes downloading and installing new family types and glyphs for the

system

Illustration for mock-up materials for Investigator Kit, Vaccination Kits, and specialty items

Editorial Experts, Inc. Alexandria, VA

Graphic Designer/Web Assistant

April 2005 - June 2007

Worked with a production team consisting of Desktop Publishers, Web Developers, Senior Designers and other valuable production members on various projects ranging from print materials to Web. Also created marketing and collateral materials to promote services for EEI. These services includes publishing and communication solutions to a variety of industries, government and nonprofit organizations.

Coordinate, develop and design projects with the production and project managers to meet client expectations from conceptualization to development

Developed design concept for print and all graphical elements associated with a specific project; designed and produced screenshots/charts/graphics and presentations and prepared and edited layout

Performed all aspects of file management and assisted with maintenance and updates of client Web sites

Assist in converting and developing instructional video as a Flash Player for transportable kiosks

Assist in coding client's Web site to meet compliances for FDA rules and regulations

Bamboo Books and Otels, Inc. Arlington, VA

Graphic Artist/ Web Design (freelance)

2002 – 2005

Responsible for the branding and design of logos for the company identity

Assist in creating concepts and design for book covers

Creates country and city maps and banners for hotel reservation sites.

Assist with developing and designing to incorporate new ideas into existing websites

Assists in conceptualizing promotional materials, marketing pieces, collateral and a variety of other

materials to increase sales

American College of Cardiology Bethesda, MD

Desktop Publisher

2000 - 2002

A desktop publishing role serving the publication need of the ACC in the area of cardiovascular research and education. The materials produced were mainly used for physicians,nurses, pharmacists, practice managers and cardiovascular specialists.

Produced design for publication of brochures, flyers, monthly newsletter, ads, and magazines

Edit and layout of texts and images for publications and manuals

scan, touch-up and refine various images for use in medical publications

pre-press and print production check to ensure accuracy and quality of products

create ads, update contents and photos of recurring medical magazines

References and Portfolio Available Upon Request

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