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Graphic Designer

Darlene Craven

Brook Park, OH
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    Highly creative and multi-talented individual with exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills. Team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Highly skilled in client and vendor relationships. Talented at building and maintaining “win-win” partnerships. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with emphasis on working within budget requirements.

  • Education
    • certificate web design
      Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
    • continuing education continuing education
      Cleveland State University
    • Bachelor of Art Commercial Art
      Cooper School of Art
  • Experience
    • Senior Graphic Designer
      Ricoh USA, Inc.
      Cleveland, OH
      Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)
      Utilizing Adobe Creative Suites, designed compelling print and digital materials for clients.
      Conceptualize, design, and delivery of multi-page publications for Google, Lehigh University, Yahoo, Cleveland Clinic and Volvo CE.
      Partnered with Verizon and led the redesign/rebranding of marketing materials.
      Established professional working relationship with clients through effective communication.
      Piloted the design for Stanley Black and Decker’s marketing/sales materials resulting in a multi-million dollar contract.
    • Freelance Graphic Designer
      Independet Consultant
      Brook Park, OH
      May 2007 - Present (18 years 2 months)
      Developed and maintained brand standards to drive client interest and revenue. Executed clean and compelling designs for marketing communications and production materials.
      Conceptualized ideas using Adobe Creative Suites to enhance visual aesthetics. Met deadlines and requirements consistently.
      Ensured brand consistency and visual appeal across all materials.
    • GRAPHIC DESIGNER
      PS Lifestyle LLC.
      Jun 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 7 months)
      Lead field team to enhance department credibility, reliability, and accuracy through effective management and research collaboration with accounting department.
      Develop marketing materials for PS Salons using Adobe Creative Suites, overseeing design and implementation of branding materials.
      Establish “open-door” policy to provide superior customer service and act as subject matter expert for Regional and District Managers through training and support initiatives.
      Spearhead accountability measures to identify and address inaccuracies, ensuring streamlined operations and improved performance metrics.
      Direct team in creating comprehensive marketing campaigns, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.

    • Graphic Designer
      Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
      Cleveland, OH
      Jul 2000 - Apr 2017 (16 years 9 months)
      Streamlined the design and production of Research publications using Adobe Creative Suites thereby saving time and revenue.
      Proactively pursued technical and creative expertise leading to the promotion of Graphic Designer by traditional classroom instruction along with self study, seminar, periodicals, and text books.
      Initiated the design and branding of the multi-million dollar Learning Center and Money Museum.
  • Awards

    Silver Award – Carr-Liggett: Creative design and color theory.

    Gold Award – Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Outstanding achievement and customer service.

    2 Maggie and 1 Ozzie (2010–2012)

  • Affiliations

    Member of the CDPUG and AIGA organizations.

  • Industries
    • Kitchen, Bath & Home decor
    • Musical Instruments
    • Non-Profit
    • Retail
    • Government
  • Skills
    • Advertising
    • Art Direction
    • Publishing
    • Communication Design
    • Creative Suite
    • Editing
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • InDesign
    • Print Design
  • On Coroflot
    @darlenecraven, member since 2010
    • Following 1
    • Followers 1
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