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Anna Griffing

Hattiesburg, MS
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    I am a graphic designer and production manager of regional travel magazine Venture South Magazine. I have a passion for print media and advertising design, as well as print production. Although my experiences focus on print publications and advertising design, I am always up for new challenges and variety in my projects. I am always seeking to add new skills to my repertoire.

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design/Visual Communications
      University of Southern Mississippi
      2009 - 2014
  • Experience
    • Graphic Design
      The News-Commercial
      Aug 2018 - Present (4 years 6 months)
      Design of newsprint and magazine advertisements. Design and layout of quarterly magazine.
    • Production Manager & Graphic Designer
      Venture South Magazine
      Hattiesburg, MS
      Aug 2017 - Present (5 years 6 months)
      I began at Venture South as the advertising designer. As of February 2018 I am now the production manager; I am responsible for advertising design as well as the design and layout of the entire magazine. I am also responsible for all pre-press and contact with our commercial printer.
    • Freelance Graphic Designer
      Hills & Harvest
      Oct 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 1 month)
      Design of print advertising for Hills & Harvest magazine, published every two months.
    • Production Manager
      The Chronicle
      Laurel, MS
      Nov 2016 - Jun 2017 (7 months)
      Design and layout of our weekly newspaper, as well as our monthly Chronicle Magazine, Real Estate Spotlight, and multiple special sections and publication throughout the year. Design and layout entails design of all advertisements, both print and web; and complete dummying and layout of all our magazines and special sections. Complete redesign of our monthly magazine beginning January 2017. Logo redesign for Real Estate Spotlight. Current publications include:
      - The Chronicle Magazine (monthly)
      - Real Estate Spotlight (monthly)
      - Focus (yearly)
      - The Chronicle newspaper (weekly)
      - Celebrate Jones County (yearly)
    • Graphic Designer
      Hattiesburg Publishing/Hub City Spokes
      Hattiesburg, MS
      Dec 2015 - Aug 2016 (8 months)
      Typical duties include:
      Graphic design of a large variety of advertisements for a large client base
      Graphic design and layout for multiple publications (large and small magazines) including but not limited to:
      - The Hattiesburg Post
      - The Petal News
      - The Lamar Times
      - Signature Magazine
      - Hub City Homes
      - Hub City Autos
      - The Petal Guide
      - Southern Magazine
    • Graphic Designer
      Craig Daily Press and Print Shop
      Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 1 month)
      Typical duties include:
      Graphic design of a large variety of projects.
      Constant delivery of impeccable customer service.
      Taking orders from clients and accurately inputting them into the print queue.
      Ordering plates for offset printing and ordering from third-party vendors.
      Quality control check on all orders placed in-house or from third-party vendors.
      Managing and maintaining the Print Shop task flow (Production Status Report).
      Working under strict deadlines in both the Print Shop and the Craig Daily
      Press; fast turnaround time is often very crucial

      Print Shop Design + Printing: All Custom and Made-to-Order
      Business cards
      Door hangers
      Forms and invoices
      Invitations
      Envelopes
      Letterhead
      Brochures
      Logo design
      Magazine design and layout
      Newsprint design and layout
      Area maps
      Flyers
      Posters
      Calendars
      Books and booklets
      Postcards
      Rack cards
      Print advertisement
      Web advertisement
    • Test Center Assistant
      University of Southern Mississippi
      Hattiesburg, MS
      Jan 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 7 months)
      Typical duties include:
      Constant delivery of impeccable customer service.
      Administration of high-stakes state and national examinations.
      Constant vigilance in security measures.
      Office housekeeping.
    • Junior Graphic Designer/Intern
      Image Signs and Neon
      Hattiesburg, MS
      May 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)
      Typical duties include:
      Graphic design of commercial signage.
      Delivery of impeccable customer service.
      Taking orders from clients and accurately inputting them into the print queue.
      Using the plotter to print and cut vinyl signage.
      Application of vinyl signage to desired surface area.
      Office housekeeping.
  • Awards

    Colorado Press Association - Best Black and White Ad (2015 - First Place)

    Colorado Press Association - Best Use of Color in an Ad (2015 - First Place)

    Colorado Press Association - Best Newspaper/House Ad Promotion (2015 - First Place)

    Mississippi Press Association - Class F Weeklies Below 2,500 (2016 - First Place)

    Mississippi Press Association - Class F Weeklies Below 2,500 (2016 - First Place)

    Mississippi Press Association - Class F Weeklies Below 2,500 (2016 - First Place)

    Mississippi Press Association - Class D Weeklies Below 4,000 (2016 - First Place)

  • Industries
    • Advertising
    • Publishing
  • Skills
    • Copywriting & Editing
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • Photoshop
    • Print Design
    • Print Production
    • Project Management
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