Resumé

Penny L. Bowman
Northglenn, CO 80233
(323) 896.2269
pennylbowman@gmail.com

SKILLS
•Strong familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, FTP file processing, network file sharing
•Adobe Creative Suite 5, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office Suite, ACT
•Well versed for production/preparation of files for Digital Output/Process work for printing press
•Constantly receive compliments on superb customer service/quality design work from customers and management

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

The Allen Company, Broomfield, CO
Senior Package Designer (Oct 2009 - Present)
• Responsible for production and design of all package related material
• Work with international vendors making sure product artwork is correct ( color sampling, proofing, and production checks)
• Catalog design and layout, ad layout, marketing material, and branding

E Print Solutions, Wheat Ridge, CO
Graphic Designer/Marketing (Sept 2008 - June 2009)
• Responsible for production and design of in-house collateral and marketing/branding (ie,
flyers, labels, brochures, etc)
• Process provided customer/client artwork for output and supply proofs for approval
• Prepare all artwork for outside vendors making sure all files are customized according to
their specifications
• Maintain company’s website/Record all billable design hours in a daily work log

Pacific Sunwear (PacSun), Anaheim, CA Graphic/Production Artist (Feb 2008 – Jun 2008)
• Photo Manipulation and retouching of all floor set layouts for each store
• Assist floor set and outlet manager in catalog layout and creation

First Team Real Estate, Costa Mesa, CA
Graphic Artist (Jan 2008 – Feb 2008)
• Production and design of Agent campaign (i.e. postcards, flyers)
• Ad creation for magazines and newspapers

Ezekiel Clothing, Irvine, CA
Graphic Artist/Marketing Assistant (Jun 2006 – Jan 2008)
• Production and design of in-house ads, collateral, and retail P.O.P.
• Assist in creation and layout of company catalog
• Help organize catalog photo shoot working with models, preparation, photos, styling, and
final pictures
• Work directly with Creative Director, Sales Manager, and Marketing Dept. to ensure quality
execution of products
• Vendor interface for retail advertisement, display, and marketing.
• Assist in accessory and women’s apparel design.

Earthpack, Costa Mesa, CA
Executive Assistant/Graphic Designer (Nov 2005 – May 2006)
• Managed scheduling for company President and coordinated all company events
• Designed and laid out all art-related material including, but not limited to, bags, boxes,
cards, and business cards
• Assisted with marketing and sales
• Followed up with clients to ensure quality and satisfactory products were delivered

Century Media Records, Los Angeles, CA
Graphic Designer (Oct 2003 – Nov 2005)
• Collaborated with and assisted company Art Director
• Primary client liaison responsible for all in-house collateral and flyers
• Developed dynamic and creative ads for use in national magazines
• Responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and delivering CD and catalog layouts

Streetwise Concepts and Culture, Los Angeles, CA
Graphic Designer (Jun 2003 – Sep 2003)
• Head graphic designer with strict adherence to corporate style guides
• Managed, coordinated, and designed all creative (i.e. posters, stickers, CD’s) and updated
website
• Collaborated directly with clients and worked closely with project managers to meet
deadlines

MGA Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
Package Designer (Jan 2003 – Apr 2003)
• Responsible for package design, layout, color selection and photo manipulation of Toy
Packages
• Strong project management skills and self-sufficient with deadlines ensuring productivity

EDUCATION
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
•Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design/Minor in Art History

Projects by Penny Bowman

Advertising
6 Files

Brochures/Branding/Marketing
10 Files

Business Cards
4 Files

Catalogs
2 Files

Clothing Designs
4 Files

Logos
8 Files

Packaging
2 Files

Postcards & Flyers
5 Files

Smith and Wesson® Military and Police®
4 Files