April Torbush

Managed the workflow within the design department. Managed outside programmers. Provided support material & photography to major vendors. Designed trade show booths. Created logos for new product lines. Designed and prepared packaging for production. Redesigned existing web sites as well as created new ones.

Worked closely with clients to develop and create print and interactive materials to best serve their needs and provide growth for their companies. Developed and implemented logo package.

Reworked identity to appeal to larger audience. Brought all print and interactive products in line with new identity. Photographed products on seamless backdrop as well as in real-life settings. Designed and created consumer product catalog. Created and implemented in-store displays and signage. Created both internet/e-mail and traditional marketing materials. Redesigned and maintained Web site. Created Power Point presentations for commercial clients as well as targeted bids and marketing materials.

Worked in teams with other designers and account executives as well as independently to create print, interactive and environmental designs for multiple clients.

Created and troubleshot ads. Designed and composed all special publications. Composed pages for the weekly paper. Designed graphics to supplement news items. Aided in the creation of the web site. Served as backup for the commercial printing specialist at a sister paper. Color corrected photos. Troubleshot and prepared commercial printing jobs. Maintained and operated imagesettters. Prepared plates for the press.