Krista Sharp
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About
I am a versatile designer who is always looking for the next creative challenge. I work well with strict deadlines and I usually have multiple projects going at once. If you have the need for a creative designer I am up for it.
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Education
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MA Art + The BookGeorge Washington University2013 - Currently Enrolled
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BFA Art + Visual Technology - Graphic DesignGeorge Mason University2002 - 2005honors » Graduated Magna cum Laude from George Mason University
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AA Multimedia + Web DesignArt Institute of Washington2001 - 2002
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N/A Architecture + Graphic DesignOklahoma State University1998 - 2000
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Experience
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Web Design SpecialistWashington, DCNov 2012 - Present (8 years 10 months)-Work with internal stakeholders and outside contractors to maintain, develop, and update tsp.gov
-Design and develop print collateral, web graphics, and animations for communication with our participants
-Work with internal stakeholders to design and develop campaigns and materials including print marketing and microsites -
Web Designer / Graphic DesignerWashington, DCFeb 2009 - Nov 2012 (3 years 9 months)-Design and develop websites for various programs within the organization
-Maintain current asla.org site using a Content Management System
-Create and implement branding for various programs within the organization -
Senior DesignerWashington, DCApr 2007 - Feb 2009 (1 year 10 months)-Designed collateral and managed projects for various campaigns including major trade associations and Fortune 1000 companies
-Created and implemented brand standards as it relates to specific marketing campaigns
-Designed and coded websites for various clients and marketing campaigns -
Lead DesignerWoodbridge, VAMar 2006 - Mar 2007 (1 year)Designed print and web collateral such as newsletters,ads, websites, signage and displays for various real estate projects
-Created new brand identities and advertising campaigns
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DesignerAmerican Chemistry Council / American Plastics CouncilArlington, VAMay 2002 - Dec 2005 (3 years 7 months)-Designed brochures, logos, ads and other print collateral that reflected a sensitivity to the chemical and plastic industries and their issues
-Solicited bids from printers and other vendors to determine who would be the best fit for the association’s needs based on cost and capabilities
-Worked with internal business units to create websites and HTML newsletters
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Awards
2015 Webby Awards - Official Honoree
2014 GDUSA American Inhouse Design Awards
2014 Hermes Awards - Platinum and Gold Winner
2014 Webby Awards - Official Nominee
2013 Webby Awards - Official Nominee
2012 Webby Awards - Official Nominee
2012 GDUSA American Web Design Awards
2012 GDUSA American Inhouse Design Awards
2012 Art Director's Club of Metropolitan Washington Annual Show - Silver Award Winner
2011 Webby Awards - Official Nominee
2011 GDUSA American Web Design Awards
2011 W3 Awards - Gold and Silver Awards -
Affiliations
AIGA - Member
College Book Arts Association - Member
American Printing History Association - Member -
Skills
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On Coroflot@Krista_Sharp, member since 2005
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