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Graphic Designer, print or Web
Alexander Leffers
Gaithersburg, MD
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About
Creative, hard-working publishing professional with over 15 years experience in writing, editing, graphic design, layout and production. Specialize in publications design – two-color or four-color magazines, newsletters, books and book covers. Also experienced in marketing promotions, such as posters, brochures, postcards and print or web-based advertising. Also trained to design websites - have skills in HTML, CSS, some javascript, jQuery and some CMS (WordPress, Drupal). Am interested in UI/UX design or front-end design
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Education
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diploma Web Design and DevelopmentArt Institute of Washington2011 - 2013HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, WordPress, Drupal, Photoshop, Graphic Design, and Web Design fundamentals.
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Master of Arts Publications DesignUniversity of Baltimore1999 - 2002Program focused on publications design, editing and marketing (research, demographics, and marketing materials). Prepared me for publishing industry
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Bachelor of Arts English/WritingGallaudet University1986 - 1993English major focused on writing and editing. Had some good literature courses, as well. Business writing, creative writing, composition, editing, journalism, etc.
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Experience
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EEI Communications(410) 309-8200 * Provided graphic design and production layout services for EEI clients - onsite, or from home office * Created graphics as needed for clients - charts, graphs, images, some illustration * Provided quality control services
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Production SpecialistAmerican Health Lawyers Association(202) 833-1100 * Designed and produced monthly magazine, AHLA Connections, 15 newsletters, CD labels, brochures, posters and any other printed product * Designed banner and billboard ads for the website, as needed * Prepared files for printer (preflight and quality control) and sent (via CD or FTP)
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EEI Communications(703) 683-0683 * Provided graphic design and production layout services for EEI clients * Created graphics as needed for clients - charts, graphs, images, some illustration * Provided quality control services
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Senior Production Specialist United Communications Group- ATX/Kleinrock Division (301) 287-2700 * Laid out and produced the Federal Tax Bulletin, and the Employment Tax Briefing * Formatted electronic Federal and State publications in Word. * Assisted marketing department with web projects * Posted briefs for TaxExpert online as needed * Assisted All States team with Codes and Regulations as needed
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The Creative Group* Provided temporary services in the Washington D.C. area, working at clients' offices * Duties included graphic design, desktop publishing, writing, editing, proofreading and quality control
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Graphic DesignerFreelance Randstad Creative Staffing* Provided temporary services in the Washington D.C. area, working at clients' offices * Duties included graphic design, desktop publishing, writing, editing, proofreading and quality control Graphic Designer, Communications Association for Financial Professionals
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Graphic DesignerInstitute for Disabilities Research and TrainingWheaton MD, United StatesPresentDesigned, developed, and maintained of IDRT's website * Designed interfaces for online products such as Sign-O, myASLDictionary, and myASLQuizmaker * Maintained IDRT's social networking pages, such as Facebook and Twitter * Designed all print collateral using graphic design skills and software: including business cards, posters, marketing, advertising, and exhibits materials * Designed new logos for the company and all of its products and services * Managed graphics for myASLDictionary. Dictionary is used for several applications. Update, revise and add to dictionary as needed. * Traveled to exhibit our products at trade shows and conferences. * Provided consultation on deafness, ASL, IDRT's products and services as needed. Graphic Designer Postal Regulatory Commission
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On Coroflot@ACLeffers, member since 2010
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