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Graphic Designer

Location:
Odenton, MD, 21113
Salary:
$45,000-$55,000
Posted:
April 11, 2009

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Resume:

KIMBERLEY JACKSON

graphic designer

410-***-**** | 609-***-****

**********@*****.***

www.creativehotlist.com/kjackson

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated graphic design professional seeking new and diverse design opportunities with an innovative design team in the Baltimore or Washington, D.C. area.

EDUCATION

BFA

Graphic Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

2004

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Quark XPress, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, FTP software and support equipment/hardware (ie: printers, scanners, cameras, memory card readers, etc.)

Design: I thrive on creative problem-solving. My passion for clean and sophisticated design inspires me to see a vision through, from conception to production.

Interpersonal: I communicate thoughts and ideas clearly, and perform well as a team member working to accomplish a common goal. Every challenge is approached with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Organizational: Extremely detail oriented with a strong ability to multi-task. While conscious of deadlines, I excel under pressure and aim to produce effective results.

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Art Director, Savannah Magazine

September 2006 to March 2009

• Design of editorial spreads, advertisements and marketing materials

• Contribute to the collaboration of editorial ideas as well as photo shoot and cover design concepts

• Direct and assist in the direction of photo shoots

• Assist in the design of additional publications (ie: Savannah Weddings, Best Read Guide, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Travel Planner and Relocation Guide)

• Redesign of newspaper product, Coastal Senior

• Prepare files for print and Web site use

• Assist in the hiring and training of graphic designers

Contract Graphic Designer, Savannah Country Day School

August 2005 to March 2009

• Design of marketing materials as well as several issues of the semi-annual alumni magazine, Images

Interim Art Director, Savannah Magazine

January 2007 to March 2007

• Responsible for impositions, photography budgets, assigning and directing photo shoots, cover design concepts, editorial design and production of page files

• Contribute to the collaboration of editorial ideas

• Aid in the design and production of advertisements and marketing materials

• Train and manage newly hired graphic designers

Graphic Designer, Savannah Magazine

January 2005 to September 2006

• Design of editorial spreads, advertisements and marketing materials

Advertising Designer, Savannah Morning News

September 2004 to December 2004

• Design of display advertisements for daily newspaper

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Employee of the Month

Savannah Magazine/Savannah Morning News

December 2005 & July 2007



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