WHEN EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Objective
To find a challenging job where I can use and expand the knowledge I have as a graphic designer.
Education
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Science – Industrial Technology | Specialization: Graphics Technology
Graduated: May 2011 Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.76
Experience
Graphic Designer / Marketing Associate
Shakespeare & Company, Lee, MA (May 2018 to present)
Print Design – Assist the Marketing Director by preparing printed materials ranging from – but not limited to – season Playbill, brochures, show inserts, flyers, advertisements, and large format signage. Help maintain design files on the company server and coordinate print projects with vendors.
Web & Digital Design / Social Media – Design custom social media posts. Assist the Marketing Director in maintaining the Company website with up-to-date information and graphics. Take photos and create other content that is later shared on social media platforms to promote upcoming performances and other events.
Photography / Videography – Coordinate photo and video shoots with photographers, videographers and Company staff to create content promoting upcoming performances. Take photos during rehearsals and Company events. Film and edit video content that is later shared to promote upcoming performances and other events.
Graphic Designer – Marketing Department
The L.S. Starrett Company, Athol, MA (July 2011 to April 2018)
Print Design – Work with the Senior Graphic Designer maintain and prepare all printed materials ranging from catalogs, brochures, datasheets, packaging, and advertisements. Responsible for organizing and maintaining all design files on the department server. Responsible for coordinating all print projects with vendors including quoting, scheduling and press runs.
Digital Design / Social Media – Work with the web team to maintain all design elements on all digital platforms. Digital platforms include digital publications and website images. Also assist the web team design and prepare social media content such as posts, and images.
Office – Assist the Project Coordinator with office tasks including payroll, office management, custom PowerPoint presentations and trade shows.
Graphic Designer – Freelance & Consulting
Winchendon, MA (May 2011 to May 2018) | Lee, MA May 2018 to present)
Print Design – Design and prepare print materials ranging from – but not limited to – logo design, business cards, postcards, flyers, and program booklets. Also assist clients with quoting and communicating with print vendors when needed.
Digital Design / Social Media – Work with clients to design and prepare websites. Assist clients with researching various web platforms to help provide information so they can make an informed decision for their website. Design graphic content for clients and assist with posting on various social media sites.
Website Maintenance – Assist and help maintain website content for clients.
Consulting – Assist and advise clients with recommendations and solutions for a variety of design needs.
Web / Graphics Department
CCSU Student Center, New Britain, CT (August 2009 to May 2011)
Design printed publications promoting campus activities sponsored by the CCSU Student Center and/or student organizations. Designs range from monthly activity program posters, newsletters, brochures and flyers
Graphic Designer – Freelance
University of Hartford, Hartford, CT (January 2009 to May 2009)
Design brochures promoting various programs at The Hartt School of Music the University of Hartford offered to students and the general public.
Programs – Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) *Self Taught
INDESIGN
ILLUSTRATOR
PHOTOSHOP
ACROBAT PRO
PREMIERE PRO*
MEDIA ENCODER*
AUDITION*
DIMENSION*
Computer Program Skills
Web Design Skills Dual Platform
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Programs – Microsoft Office
Web Design Skills *Self Taught
MICROSOFT WORD
MICROSOFT EXCEL
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
WORDPRESS*
SQUARESPACE*
MAILCHIMP*
Professional Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Design / Creative Direction
- Corporate Branding
- Marketing / Advertising
Design Skills
- Print Design
- Digital Publications
- Packaging
- Photography
- Web Design
- Video Editing