Lakisha Johnson

Design is Life

I enjoy finding unique and clear solutions to design problems. The power of visual persuasion is fascinating to me and I try to incorporate a sense of focus and beauty in all of my work.

Resume

Education

1999-2001: PCC; Pensacola, FL; Graphic Design | Advertising Minor

2002 - 2005: Herron School of Art (IUPUI); Indianapolis, IN; Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications


Employment

07/08 - Present
Graphic Designer/Copywriter, VMS
Indianapolis, Indiana

Creating promotional print, web and interactive design pieces for internal and client use. Focusing on materials for pharmaceutical meetings and conventions.



07/05 - 07/08
Graphic Designer, OSD
Indianapolis, Indiana

Work includes using all applications from the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office programs. Currently work on sell sheets, brochures, postcards, promotional materials, advertising campaigns and various non-profit projects.



05/04 - 07/05
Document Coder, American Document Management
Indianapolis, Indiana
Supervisor: Melissa Sodrel

Entered data from paper documents into computer databases. Performed both document coding and quality control duties.




05/02 - 08/02
Intern, American Legion Magazine, American Legion National Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Supervisor: Holly Soria

Introduced to publishing from start to finish for a leading magazine department, redesigned several brochures and aided in logo creation for several smaller departments. Worked with Quark Express, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Skills learned include prioritizing projects, software, meeting deadlines, designing printed documents and knowledge of the publishing process.



08/01 - 01/02
Transcriptionist, /Jls. Medical Transcription, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Supervisor: Joyce Smallwood

Transcribed notes from office visit for local dermatologists (independent contractor - home based). Used transcription machine and typed information into Microsoft Word. Typing speed approximately 70 wpm. Skills learned include meeting deadlines, self-evaluation and critique and increased typing speed.




05/00 - 08/00
Library Intern, American Legion National Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Supervisor: Joe Hovitch

Performed clerical and organizational duties including filing, microfilming, display, creating and maintaining databases, heavy data entry and gave frequent building tours. Skills learned include organization according to a system, speaking to a group, working within a group and memorization of processes.




01/98 - 09/98
Telefundrasier, Amerifund
Indianapolis, Indiana

Sold items over the phone to help raise funds for local schools and charitable organizations. Skills learned include adapting to changing situations, selling and speaking skills.

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Specialties

  • Print
  • Interaction Design
  • Art Direction

Experience

3 years

Affiliations

AIGA