What I do and What I've Done
FreeState Designs | 2008 - Current
Graphic Designer
• Develop brand identity, including logo, website and collateral.
• Design brand collateral that delivers the message and serves it’s purpose
• Create aesthetically pleasing design elements that correspond with a brand’s story
• Build a wide range of useful, practically designed items on a strict time line
Web Designer and Developer
• Concept appropriate layout and site map based on client’s needs and directives
• Design attractive, user-friendly web pages to promote brand or company goals
• Develop cross-browser compatible code with XHTML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP
• Implement best SEO practices and client side content management
Production Coordinator
• Organize collaboration between necessary developers required on case by case basis
• Plan contract, schedule and means to finish multiple projects on defined time line
• Document billing and project status to client
• Work with multiple printers and production companies to coordinate consistent online and print presence
• Monitor progress of simultaneous projects across different mediums
Client Services
• Build projects around client’s time line and within client budget
• Instruct clients on how to update web content using built in CMS
Severn Graphics | Oct. 2009 - Jan. 2011
Graphic Designer/Production Coordinator
• Work with clients to understand branding and advertising needs
• Conceptualize and execute graphic materials based on the client’s needs
• Design print and interactive materials to create strong brand identity for multiple companies
• Track projects through print, production and post-production to deliver on time
• Ensure color consistency and quality among branded materials
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines on multiple projects
