7 years Graphic Design experience

ANITSA BARR

**** * ********* **., *******, CA ***05

cel 818-***-**** | fax 818-***-****

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

www.anibarrdesign.com

**WORK EXPERIENCE**

GRAPHIC DESIGNER - PRO BONO CONSULTANT

Taproot Foundation, present

Joined the team of pro bono consultants to create an Advanced Website for the non-profit organization, Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Talbot Design Group, Nov 06 - Nov 09

Worked with the design team, as well as independently, to execute all necessary graphic design solutions for client projects, such as:

· Logo, icon and print collateral design for companies in industries ranging from skin care to investment firms

· Package designs for The Kama Sutra Company gift sets and Capri MD product line

· Website redesign for fabric and trims manufacturer, Pindler & Pindler

· Rebranding campaign for Flojos Footwear (logo and tagline, collateral and packaging)

· Branding system for sushi restaurant (business cards, menus and outdoor signage)

· Invitation designs for special events, such as Sherwood Country Club’s golf tournament

· Menu production for the Beverly Hills’ Crustacean restaurant

· Food packaging design for Lafayette Foods

Other office responsibilities:

· Performed all final artwork and pre-press production, as well as press proof checks

· Aided in vendor price quote procedures

· Continually updated company’s Website when new projects were complete

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

INsalon, May 09 - Aug 09

Designed the 2009 Esthetics Spa Conference brochure

GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGNER

catfabulous.com, Feb 08 - June 08

Collaborated with the magazine’s editors and illustrator to create the logo and brand identity

Integrated the new identity into business card, promotional material and website designs

GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGNER

RS Production Services, Nov 06 - Feb 08

Created the company's brand identity and business card

Updated current website to reflect the new brand identity

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

GCSAA, Sept 02 - July 04

Assisted numerous departments to create audience-appropriate designs for the following:

· Website and eNewsletter imagery for several of the organization's internal programs

· Published the online version of GCSAA’s monthly magazine, "Golf Course Management"

· Designed and managed the website for "GCM" to follow the magazine’s existing brand

· Designed all online education course imagery (backgrounds, graphics, data tables)

· Logo designs for GCSA2, EIFG and Golf Industry Show

· Trade show booth signage

**EDUCATION**

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

graduated Dec 02

Received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, majoring in Graphic Design

**SKILL SET**

Macintosh OSX platform

Proficiency in:

· Adobe Creative Suite 3 and 4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, InDesign)

· Adobe GoLive

· QuarkXpress

· FTP, preflight, and type management software

· HTML/CSS coding

Additional understanding of:

· Adobe Acrobat

· Microsoft Word and Power Point

· Microsoft Entourage

· DesignSoft

· Wordpress

· Digital photography and scanning

**PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS**

Website design for Pindler & Pindler will be published in the book, "New Big Book of Layouts", produced by Crescent Hills Books (coming July 2010)

**REFERENCES**

Available upon request

**SALARY HISTORY**

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