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Karisse Green
http://www.karisse.net
karisse@karisse.net
917.499.9453

Objective
To creatively guide and assist in developing outstanding visual materials that increase clients profit and sales, while continuing to work in a team atmosphere and expand my knowledge in the field.

Education
B.A.,Interactive Design
The Art Institute
San Diego, CA

A.S., Advertising/Graphic Design. Guilford Technical Community College. Jamestown, NC. July 2001.

Areas of Expertise
Mac and PC platforms, Adobe Design CS Suite, Microsoft Suite, QuarkXpress, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photography, Illustration, FormZ (3D), Pre-press printing techniques, Technical Layout, Web Page Design, Project Management

Work Experience
www.Brickfish.com
Campaign Creative Manager
September 2007 - October 2008
-Worked with clients to build campaign creative materials for the Brickfish site.
-Collaborated with Marketing and Audience leads to develop a variety of e-marketing pieces including biweekly newsletters and e-mail blasts.
-Help implement and develop process and practice in a fast growing start up environment.
-Worked internally with Program Managers to brainstorm and create house sponsored campaigns that would compliment current client campaigns and increase site traffic for specific demos.

Alor CHARRIOL
Senior Graphic Designer
March 2006 - September 2007
- Create magazine ads featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Town & Country as well as other magazines and newspapers.
- Conceptualize design for all matter of printed material including press releases, brochures, catalogs and signs.
- Work with outside printers to oversee production and press checks.
- Work with interns to educate them on industry practice and standards.

The Home Depot Supply
Graphic Designer
August 2004 - March 2006
- Work with marketing and merchants to develop various direct mail pieces.
- Develop and build 1,600 page catalog that is produced yearly.
- Maintain multiple jobs in a fast paced team environment.
- Instrumental in developing new looks for direct mail projects
- Track and submit personal time daily.

The Colorworks, Incorporated
Senior Graphic Designer
December 2001-2004
- Created and established a graphic design department for a
company who was outsourcing all previous materials.
- Responsibilities range from initial conceptual ideas to design, press checks and overseeing photography shoots.
- Created a digital library of designs, paints, and cubic film used in the manufacturing of cellular faceplates.
- Track and log all incoming jobs.
- Work with the Marketing team to create all sales materials and presentations (printed and digital).
- Monitor current trends in the 14-24 year old age bracket in order to produce high demand merchandise.
- Communicate with clients the parameters for incoming art and status of their jobs.
- Guide and mentor other designers to work in a creative yet
structured team environment.

Freelance
1995-present
- Work independently with numerous businesses to develop logos, brochures, flyers, posters, business cards, car signage, manuals, corporate identity and presentation kits.
- Manage all artistic aspects as well as pre-press, scheduling, billing, and final delivery.

Internship
Intern to CEO of Boom! Advertising and Graphic Design.
January 2000-April 2001
- Worked with a variety of clients to achieve their graphic design needs. Specifically working with logo design, menu design, brochure layout, and campaign concepts.

Client List
Motorola, Nokia, Ericcson, Radioshack, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Virgin, New Line Cinema, The National Football League (NFL), Carolina Hurricanes, Verizon Wireless, Disney, Dell Computers, T-Mobile, Samsung

Professional Organization Membership
The American Institute of Graphic Arts

References
Available upon request