tanya moran

Graphic Design Specialist and Production Artist

I am a graphic design specialist and production artist who’s ability to manage multiple projects is only out done by my great eye for composition, a quality developed and honed by my photography background. My background is in publishing and in-house creative teams. I am currently seeking a creative position that encourages continuous creative growth and build upon my web skills.

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Tanya Moran

10300 Jollyville Rd.
Austin, TX 78759
630-880-0266
moran.tanya80@gmail.com
Networking: linkedin.com/in/tanyaymoran


I am currently seeking a design/production focused position that encourages continuous creative growth and hopefully build upon my web skills.

SUMMARY: ?I am a graphic design specialist and production artist who’s ability to manage multiple projects is only out done by my great eye for composition, a quality developed and honed by my photography background. I execute creative solutions and improve upon existing design ideas by adapting quickly to the project objectives and goals. My results include producing exceptional multi-page designs for print and web as well as being able to offer background and experience in digital photography and lighting.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
LIAISON RESOURCES
Austin, TX
December 2011 – current
PRODUCTION ARTIST & DESIGNER @ DELL
- Create promotional web banners

CARUS PUBLISHING
Chicago, IL
June 2010 – April 2011
ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER (contract)
- Executed the web and print production of images: research, editing/manipulation, optimization; while simultaneously handling customer service needs.
- Collaborated on project goals by developing creative solutions, efficiently executing revisions and outputting final deliverable files.

TALCOTT PUBLISHING
Chicago, IL
April 2008 – October 2009
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER
- Key producer and designer of new market appropriate publications targeting advertisers while keeping with brand image and identity.
- Lead designer on deadline driven food, home decor/hospitality, giftware and children’s publications as well as accompanying marketing materials for print and web.
- Established outstanding in-house photography for 3+ publications on a limited budget and strict deadlines.

SPRI PRODUCTS, INC.
Libertyville, IL
September 2006 – March 2008
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER
- Created logos and retail packaging for fitness products.
- Designed and laid out multi-page catalogs and reformatted multi-page manuals directed towards fitness wholesalers and consumers.
- Initiated development of an in-house photo studio that improved upon the companies independence, resulting in quick project turn around and substantial financial savings.
- Photographed fitness model demonstrations and over 500 fitness products and the accompanying packaging for use on the web, in catalogs, advertisements and on packaging.

EDUCATION:
BFA, Photography, 2002
Savannah College of Art & Design, GA

BA, Computer Graphics, 2005
International Academy of Design & Technology, IL

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Design: Adobe CS4: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; QuarkXpress, font management software
Web: Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS, Komodo Edit
Digital Photo: Canon/Nikon Cameras, photo management software, studio lighting and photography equipment
Animation: 3D Studio Max, Maya
Video/Sound: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools

Location

Austin, TX

Specialties

  • Print
  • Packaging
  • Design Management

Experience

5 years

Awards

Initiated development of an in-house photo studio that improved upon the companies independence, resulting in quick turn around and substantial financial savings.