Resumé

O V E R V I E W

As a creative professional, I have gained experience working with clients to develop successful logos, ads and print collateral materials. I have earned a successful reputation for my design sense while strengthening my project management, organizational and communication skills. My enthusiasm for design, work ethic, attention to detail, and professionalism have allowed me to grow quickly in a fast paced, deadline-driven creative industry.

E X P E R I E N C E

FUTURE GRAPHICS, LLC
Graphic Designer January 2009 – Present

Worked directly with clients and sales reps on print design projects, from conception to production, including logos, brochures, marketing collateral and catalogs.

INTERNATIONAL MINUTE PRESS
Graphic Design Department Manager June 2006 – December 2008

Designed a variety of print collateral for small business clients including logos, ads, identity packages, multiple page brochures, and catalogs.

Project Management experience as designer for the local Parade of Homes Magazine

4-color process and spot color offset printing production experience, including file handling, color separation, workflow management

Handpicked by clients and management as primary designer on important design projects

Pre-press and production employee training

EGG FACTORY, LLC
Design Intern for Innovation Challenge Summer 2002

Designed all presentation and graphic materials for product design team

Conceptualized an innovative product with strong market penetration and profit potential

Typeset and co-wrote a provisional design patent
Proposed a business plan for the development and launch of the innovative product

BED BATH & BEYOND
Store Operations Manager August 2005 – December 2005

Developed skills in training and managing others productively

Oversaw all operational aspects of the store, including customer service, store-level human resources, cashiering and receiving

Department Manager July 2004 – August 2005

Drove sales with product placement and visual presentation within my department

Analyzed sales trends and proper product placement weekly

Developed awareness of successful management skills with different types of employees

E D U C A T I O N

North Carolina State University 1999 – 2003
Bachelor of Industrial Design, Summa Cum Laude, May 2003

Academy of Art University 2006–2007
Studied to gain industry-specific skills to supplement my previous design degree.

S K I L L S

InDesign CS3
Photoshop CS3
Illustrator CS3
Acrobat 8.0
QuarkXpress
Corel Draw
Dreamweaver
PageMaker
Pre-press file handling for 4-color and spot-color offset printing
Illustration

Projects by Kate Dawson

Logos
13 Files

Parade of Homes 2008
7 Files

Parade of Homes 2007
12 Files

Brochure Design
21 Files

Postcard Design
12 Files

Menu Design
4 Files

Identity
6 Files

Print Design - Misc
13 Files

Package Design
2 Files

Wedding
8 Files

Product Design
3 Files