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Graphic Designer
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | October 2022 - • Design and prepare artwork including, but not limited to, brochures, reports, posters, short run color presentations, trade show exhibits and images for web sites. • Maintain working knowledge of current industry design software in order to effectively produce designs that meet customer software expectations and project descriptions • Safely maintain and operate all pre-press and production equipment as required Graphics Coordinator Long Beverage / RA Jeffreys | January 2018 - October 2022 • Provide customized signage for merchandising, sales, internal needs and special events • Design and print customized signage featuring our core and craft beverage brands • Create signs/displays for stores, restaurants and bars, increasing sales and productivity • Distribute all orders to appropriate sales representatives and team leaders • Manage and order all materials for print shop and large format printers Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist Flowers Plantation | July - September 2016 • Lead creative of monthly newsletter and Treasure Magazine including publication layout, ad design, photography, writing and editing • Website and social media updates with current promos and events • Reduced printing costs by 50% by negotiating pricing with vendors Marketing Associate CAPTRUST | February 2015 - June 2016 • Designed ads for VESTED Magazine and other industry publications • Power-Point presentations to support pre-sale and conference activity • Accomplished individual and quarterly team project goals • Constructed and sent weekly internal company newsletter • Photographed corporate meetings, parties and charity events • Updated social and corporate web pages to include press releases, announcements, industry recognition and community activity Marketing and Design Specialist Skin Sense, a day spa | May - December 2014 • Designed digital and print advertisements including large banners, gift cards, brochures, and invitations for in-store promotions/events • Updated social media and corporate web pages for weekly updates Graphic Production Manager Prism Publishing, Inc. | June 2006 - October 2013 • Managed all aspects of pre-press production, including design of ads and publication layouts while adhering to weekly deadlines • Worked effectively with sales managers and sales representatives • Designed publications which increased sales and productivity Production Assistant Gale Force Media | September 2005 - March 2007 • Developed graphics for CanesVision and Wolfpack TV • Filmed and edited game footage for Jumbotron during events • Operated video replay during Hurricanes hockey and NCSU sporting events |
Software Knowledge
• Adobe Acrobat • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop • Constant Contact • CorelDRAW • Dreamweaver • Encompass • HTML5 • JavaScript • jQuery • MailChimp • Marketo • Microsoft Office • WordPress Education Bachelor of Arts in Art East Carolina University Greenville, NC Web Master Certificate North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC |
