Kayla LeBlanc
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About
I have a passion for watching a project come to life and turn from something ordinary to extraordinary.
Within my academic work and experience with freelance and professional design, I have worked hard to develop my teamwork and analytical ability so that projects and tasks are efficiently completed in a productive and cooperative manner. I am an organized, self-motivated person with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. I am deadline driven and ensure quality and craft are met with expertise. I am proficient in Adobe CS6 programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign on both PC and Mac platforms.
My specialties include, but are not limited to: Microsoft Office, Adobe CS6, trend and market research, product aesthetics, promotional marketing, logo design, catalog design, photo art direction and design thinking. I also have some background with photography, Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS coding. -
Education
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Bachelor of Fine Art Graphic DesignUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee2005 - 2009Graduation date: December 20, 2009
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Experience
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DesignerKay James DesignNov 2012 - Present (13 years 8 months)I use my expertise to translate trend analysis, market research and consumer insights into strategic design solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering design concept through execution.
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Creative DesignerShopkoJan 2010 - Nov 2012 (2 years 10 months)As a softline Creative Designer, I was able to work collaboratively with copywriters and photographers in producing Shopko, Shopko Express and Shopko Hometown circulars. My responsibilities were to art direct both models and photographers, as well as design and layout of fashion, traffic, media and other advertising print collateral.
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Graphic Design Intern & Freelance DesignerJP GraphicsJun 2002 - May 2011 (8 years 11 months)Working sporadically over a number of years, I was able to learn prepress operations and dive into design. I assisted in bindery work, as well as in-house and freelance design with the company's corporate and capabilities brochure, web graphics and company signature.
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Graphic Design InternMarcus TheatresJan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)As one of two designers for the entire Marcus Corporation, the variety of design opportunities was endless. I developed web graphics, created daily and weekly advertisements and designed in-theatre campaigns for promotional marketing. I was able to meet with printers and vendors to help grow our network and further my knowledge.
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Freelance DesignerPaluka's Pub and GrillNov 2008 - Dec 2008 (1 month)I pulled market research, took photographs and recorded videos to create a website that could be easily navigated.
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Graphics InternAppleton Coated LLCMay 2008 - Aug 2008 (3 months)I worked in prepress to create ink plates and assisted on a Komori Five Color Press. There, I was able to attend print seminars to study the specifics of paper for individual projects and prints.
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Freelance DesignerProperty Restoration Services, LLCMay 2008 - Jul 2008 (2 months)Working collaboratively with the client, I met expectations of the company and created an original company logo.
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Awards
Teammate of the Quarter "Jackie Award", Shopko December 2010
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Affiliations
American Institute of Graphic Artists - Member
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@leblanckaylam, member since 2009
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