Seeking freelance work in print design n Experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign n Places a high value on client relationships and timely communication n Willing to spend the time to understand the clients' needs n Strong expressive and receptive communication skills n Clients include Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Easter Seals Washington and Kennedy Catholic High School n Able to develop and follow an organized plan to undertake and complete projects within allotted budget and timeline n Beautifully transforms concepts into print by creating a thoughtful, quality product with professionalism
EXPERIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
As sole proprietor, established Wise Graphic Design in 2008 n Clients include individuals, small businesses and large non-profits n Projects have spanned logo design, small business collaterals, special event campaigns, large format signage and multipage projects n Recently completed an interior branding project that encompassed photography, print design, copy writing and installation of posters throughout state offices of a national non-profit organization
BACKGROUND
With a background in biology and diagnostic ultrasound, the quench for a perpetual creative thirst was found in the continuous involvement of graphics related projects in schools and community for over 20 years n As a zealous independent learner, acquired skills for managing a home businessfor 15 years, designing packaging and signage for its retail sales as well as creating its gift products and seasonal home décor n As an eager self-starter, co-owned and was creative designer for a Farfar’s Danish Ice Cream Parlour = Self-taught graphic design skills were sharpened by recent completion of a formal college graphic design program
DESIGN SENSE, NOT JUST FOR PRINT
Known as a resourceful problem solver for unique projects n Originated and developed concepts for entire fund-raising events, maintaining strong themes through deliberate details, from the production of clever guest gifts to venue décor n While always learning new skills, decorated ice cream cakes for the Farfars business n Puts organizational skills to the test while designing and building costumes design for large casts of more and half a dozen middle school and high school theatre productions n Is frequently called upon for special projects such as creating 15 foot cloth and ribbon church banners, fabricating a lute for a Shakespeare play, and building a 5- foot, scale architectural model of a $9 million school building project
