EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior Graphic Designer, Games Workshop America, Inc. - September 1998 to June 2007
- Provided design, layout, and copy text for print collateral on a wide range of mediums
- Designed numerous templates and style guides
- Worked on marketing campaigns for products and events
- Worked closely with print vendors during buying and production
- Met with clients before and throughout the execution of projects
- Co-lead designer on 1,000 plus page product catalogs
- Created a job request and tracking procedure
- Maintained office equipment with a focus on desktop support for Macs
- Archived completed projects physically and digitally
- Mentored new designers

General Merchandise Manager, Catholic University Bookstore 1995 - 1998
- Designed licensed school merchandise and apparel
- Designed in-store advertisements, flyers, and signage
- Managed inventory in multiple departments
- Team supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

- Detail-oriented and organized, skilled at project organization and supervision
- Expert with QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Familiar with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
- Skilled at using and maintaining Macintosh computers and related design equipment
- Adapts to new software with a very short learning curve

EDUCATION

Maryland Drafting Institute Jan. 1995 - Jan. 1996
- Received certificate in Architectural Drafting Technology

University of The District of Columbia Sep. 1992 - Dec. 1994
- Courses in advertising art and design, computer science, and systems analysis and design

REFERENCES

References are available upon request

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