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General Laborer
All Day Restoration
Lancaster, PA
May 2014 - Present (10 years)
Working in all aspects of general contracting including: building custom fence and decks throughout the summer months, concrete patios, extensive drywall hanging and finishing as well as laying of ceramic tile flooring. Window and door installation.
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Designer
That Fish Place
Lancaster, PA
Feb 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Created a variety of posters, brochures and inserts to be displayed across the store to better assist with customer interaction as well as general knowledge of all products displayed. Assisted in the layout of the monthly mailer, as well as preparation of images for the website. In control of fish supplies inventory and product for a little over a year. Assisted in the fullfillment of store supplies and organization of shelving and the way product is displayed. Organized new product and all aisles to better customer experience.
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IN-House Freelance Designer
Primitives By Kathy
Lancaster, PA
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011 (4 months)
Created a variety of logo design, brochures, inserts and product development. Assisted in the layout of the annual catalog
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IN-House Freelance Designer
NIEMCZYK HOFFMANN GROUP
Shillington, PA
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 (6 months)
Assisted in the creation of a variety of projects including logo design, branding, brochures, and media kit design
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IN-House Freelance Designer
Creative Solutions
Leacock-Leola-Bareville, PA
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 (4 months)
Developed signage, websites, packaging, and brochures from idea generation and planning through production and implementation.
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Lead Designer
Clipper Magazine
Lancaster, PA
Jul 2006 - Apr 2010 (3 years 9 months)
Collaborated with creatives and sales team as well as working solo to execute and implement advertising strategies on design projects for over 500 well established clients’ in all 50 states. Lead designer, in the production and implementation of corporate identities and marketing collateral materials including: logos, brochures, ads, flyers, publication layouts and direct mail pieces. Identified and created strategies that leveraged a wide array of advertisers to reach targeted audiences and attract qualified traffic. Established creative direction for content that motivated and engaged clients’ and customers. Designed standards guides, diagrams, and documents for brand identities, and print. Mentored and evaluated other designers to help develop creative talent and business / professional skills
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Intern / Designer
Go LLC
Lancaster, PA
Dec 2007 - Jul 2009 (1 year 7 months)
Interned for 3 months 5 days a week, working with actual client projects from beginning to end. Sat in and interacted in client meetings including The Arts Hotel. Collaborated with creatives and vendors to execute and implement branding and graphic design projects including regional non-profits, city organizations, colleges, and international corporations. Assisted in the design, production and implementation of corporate identities and marketing collateral materials including: logos, brochures, ads, flyers, newsletters, annual reports, sales kits, posters, publication layouts, signage and direct mail pieces. Communicated specifications to clients, vendors, and creative team for acceptance / implementation