KIMBERLEY JACKSON
graphic designer
**********@*****.***
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