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Senior Production Designer
RR Donnelley
Atlanta, GA
Aug 2012 - Present (11 years 9 months)
Design and produce in-store signing projects, Collaborate with retail communication managers to implement changes and produce print ready files, Utilize MediaBank system for producing and proofing files, Prepare and implement translations into final signage, Pre-flight and release final files.
Main client: The Home Depot
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Freelance Senior Designer
Polk Designs
Atlanta, GA
Apr 2012 - Aug 2012 (4 months)
Produced in-store marketing materials and signage. Assisted designers in prepping files for final printing. Prepared and released final projects. Clients include Big Red Rooster and The Home Depot
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Senior Graphic Designer
SGK
Oct 2007 - Apr 2012 (4 years 6 months)
Design attention-getting newspaper ads, flyers, catalogs, signs, documents and national print ads. Retouch photos and create striking layouts while expertly framing key information.
Key Clients: The Home Depot and Calphalon.
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Graduate Sound Design Student
SCAD
Jun 2006 - Jun 2007 (1 year)
Served as lead sound designer on student film projects.
Collaborated with film directors on sound design, location sound, post production and music editing to address the narrative and thematic requirements of each film.
Expertly managed ADR recording sessions.
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Graphic Designer
Clean Control Corporation
May 2005 - May 2006 (1 year)
Re-hired to improve the company's image and enhance marketability/appeal of diverse product lines. Drove revenue increases by providing unsurpassed graphic design and production services. Produced labels, print collateral, and innovative design strategies.
Key Brands: Earth Choice, Pet Loverz, Aroma Journeys, Road Voyager, and Odoban.
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Polk Designs
Warner Robins, GA
Oct 2004 - May 2005 (7 months)
Actively listened to clients to fulfill all branding, marketing, and promotional needs. Quickly grew business with word-of-mouth advertising; developed a sterling reputation for doing whatever it takes to deliver superior products and design concepts to all clients. Strengthened diverse brand identities by developing distinctive logos, product packaging, labels, and marketing collateral.
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Graphic Designer
Clean Control Corporation
May 2002 - Sep 2003 (1 year 4 months)
Established design objectives and productive working relationships. Met all timelines and budgets while generating fresh product concepts. Designed compelling labels and print collateral.
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Web Designer
National Information Consortium
May 2000 - Sep 2001 (1 year 4 months)
Designed user-friendly and innovative websites for high profile government officials and agencies. Resolved technical problems and created web graphics.
Key Clients: State of Georgia Attorney General, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia State Patrol, and Pollution Prevention Assistance Division.
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Polk Designs
Macon, GA
May 1994 - Mar 2000 (5 years 10 months)
Designed marketing collateral, logos, websites, and communication materials. Seamlessly managed multiple projects.
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Graphic Designer
Smyth & Helwys Publishing
Jul 1993 - Mar 2000 (6 years 8 months)
Produced high quality websites, publications, book covers, logos, and print collateral within tight deadlines. Significantly improved productivity by developing a new typesetting process.