Coroflot

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CREDENTIALS
B.A. Arts & Letters, Communication Minor — Portland State University
A.A.S. Graphic Design — Portland Community College


SKILLS
Technical Expertise In Mac OS X
Mastery Of Adobe Creative Suite 3
Specialized Photoshop Color Techniques
3D Packaging Experience In ArtiosCAD & Strata
Artworks & Esko RIP Workflows
Corel Painter 8
Ability To Easily Master New Technologies Independently
Seven Years In The Printing Industry
4-Color Process & Spot Color Printing
Project Management
Pristine File Organization


HISTORY
Creative Team Designer, International Paper 12/01 – 02/10
Founder and codirector of creative design department. Responsible for the creation and management of enhanced graphic solutions for the corrugated packagingbusiness, as well as supporting the sales team with all marketing and presentation collateral, in a deadline driven environment with absolute accuracy. Daily tasks include: client consultation, conceptualization, layout, photo manipulation and composition, vector graphics creation, resource management, and all levels of file preparation for output. Main contact for Macintosh related software issues, as well as go-to person on print challenges. I have worked on accounts such as: Costco, Stemilt Produce, Carl’s jr., Tim’s Cascade Snacks, Starbucks, Reebok, Asics and Whole Foods Market.

Production Artist, Officemax 7/01 – 12/01
Responsibilities included production of camera ready art for business cards,
bumper-stickers, stamps and signs. Design of in-store advertisements.

Volunteer Designer, Greyhound Pets of America NW 5/01 – 3/02
Responsibilities included production of chapter newsletter in collaboration with other volunteers, layout, typesetting, editing photos and delivering print ready files.

Children's Book Illustrator, contract 4/01 – 5/01
Responsibilities included character creation and style research, collection and organization of photo reference, and final production of camera ready illustrations.

Communications Team Assistant, PCC S.P.I.N. Office 8/99 – 7/00
Responsibilities included design and production of necessary communication materials. Projects included all required advertisement materials such as fliers, posters, informative brochures, over sized banners and inter-office communications.


RECOMMENDATIONS
"For two years, Kirstan was my direct report in the art department at Weyerhaeuser Specialty Products {now International Paper}. I got to know her very well and it was a pleasure to be her manager. Kirstan is a natural leader and in many respects, the hub of the department. When I was out of the office, I always left her in charge. She's conscientious, has a strong sense of responsibility and an impressive work ethic. Technically, she's as sound as anyone I have ever met. If you have a question about Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, no one knows the programs better. Though the projects the department handled lacked much room for creative license, she rose above that, even to the point of developing a plan and then implementing the formation of a creative department. That department has expanded the entire business and the creative they are doing there leads the industry. Kirstan is an outstanding artist and designer and I highly recommend her."
Ron Miller - Marketing Manager at Freelin-Wade

“Kirstan Rocks! She's been my partner in the creative dept. for the last two years and together we've really kicked some serious butt. She's a wonderful designer and her technical skills are exceptional. She's extremely well organized and takes on new challenges with a fierceness. Whenever I have technical issues or need to bounce some creative ideas off someone she's been there for me. She's also the coolest and most down to earth person you could ever hope to work with.”
William Sherwin - Co-director of Creative Department; Inspired Concepts (a division of International Paper)

"Ms Graham attended several of my classes and always demonstrated a commitment and responsibility for critical thought and engaging in tough issues. She not only achieved great success in pushing her knowledge to greater heights, but also transformed her whole person in the process. Students like Kirstan not only have the ability to be successful in any endeavor they pursue, but are also able to navigate the personal terrains of life with admirable grace and kindness. I give Ms. Graham my highest recommendation.”
Aimee Clott - Adjunct Professor, Portland State University


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*The projects shared here are merely a sample of my work. All artwork and logos remain the property of the individual clients and may not be reproduced.