Cheryl Bialka
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About
As a creative professional I have collected over 20 years of graphic design experience and have gained excellent knowledge in all areas of design, branding, print advertising and the web. I am very passionate about the industry today. I see one of my major strengths being my adaptability. This can be seen in my design work where I am able to handle any task I am given, be it multi media, branding, web or print advertising.
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Education
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Class Certificates Continuing Computer EducationNew Horizons, Computer Learning Centers2000 - 2013Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, InDesign, Web classes
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A.S Graphic DesignEndicott College1978 - 1980
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Experience
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Graphic DesignerSouthworth CompanyNov 1999 - Present (26 years 7 months)My role within the company is extremely diverse ranging from the creation of highly customized presentations and mockups and successfully translating subject matter into concrete designs for print advertising, stationery, branding, packaging, logos and new product launches. Work closely with sales and marketing team to meet tight deadlines. Also responsible for updating our corporate website.
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Graphic Designercb design studio1996 - 2012 (16 years)Operation of freelance design studio that provides all facets of design - branding, print advertising and promotional materials. Meet with clients and printers, photographers, web developers and other designers in seeing the job through to completion.
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Art DirectorEdwards Super Food Stores1991 - 1997 (6 years)Responsible for the creative direction of all promotional materials for 104 retail outlets from concept through delivery. Directed freelance Illustrators, photographers and food stylist during corporate ad campaigns. Recorded weekly TV and radio spots. Worked directly with media buyers. Managed associate art director and computer operators through weekly ad production cycle.
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Freelance Graphic DesignerThe Freelance ExchangeJan 1986 - Jan 1991 (5 years)Sub contractor in various creative departments in local companies and agencies. Effectively adapted to new situations.
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Awards
2006 Southworth Company, Wall of Fame, Box wrap lot size reduction
1999 Enfield Town Calendar, First place in design
1996 Edwards Super Food Stores, Women’s Day Award, Ad Campaign -
Affiliations
Clarke School for Hearing and Speech, Alumni ReunionCommittee/Graphic Designer
Cambridge Who’s Who, 2010-present
Ad Club of Western New England
EHS Safe Grad Co-Chair /Senior event
CREC Soundbridge - Parent Advocate for thehearing Impaired
Cochlear Connection - Parent Advocate for the Hearing Impaired
CREC Soundbridge - PTO President - 1997-1999 -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@cbialka, member since 2013
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