Experience
February 2005-Present
Farran Media, LLC, Graphic Designer
Create designs and layouts for all departmenal sections of two monthly trade magazines (Dentaltown: ~100 pgs., 120,000 circ./Hygienetown: 28 pgs., 70,000 circ.). Collaborate on conception and design of feature articles as requested. Pre-flight all submitted advertisements. Assist with issue page maps. Upload and proof both publications online through eMerge system. Design print and electronic house ads. Work closely with sales team, editorial team and creative director on maintaining brand identity. Html code articles for online versions of both publications. Format and distribute weekly e-mail promotions. Facilitate banner ad placement on two weekly e-mail newsletters. Manage client reprints as well as digital and print archives. Special projects as assigned.
August 2004-February 2005
Identity Marketing, Graphic Designer
Created designs and logos for imprinting on promotional products and garments. Redesigned company web sites. Maintained client e-store. Digitized artwork for embroidery.
August 1999-July 2004
Arizona State University Alumni Association, Graphic Designer
Created designs and layouts for all print and promotional products generated for the association. Managed production of ASU Vision magazine from conceptiong to proofing. Produced graphics for the association web sites. Managed the association web sites. Designed and distributed electronic newsletters. Created, manipulated and color corrected photographs and illustrations for publication. Scheduled and directed photo shoots. Worked closely with print representatives to meet budget guidelines for each project. Tracked status of projects. Supervised students and assistant on layout production. Archived digital files. Upheld and monitored the implementation of graphic standards. Evaluated the need for design-related software and hardware.
July 1998-August 1999
Albertsons Inc. Marketing Department, Layout and Production Artist
Produced multiple version weekly ads and store fliers with daily deadlines. Assisted layout team with the production of Shopper's Guides. Designed materials for internal communications and point-of-purchase displays.
September 1996-June 1998
University of Denver Office of Publications, Graphic Designer/Production Artist (para-professional)
Produced print materials for various campus departments. Collaborated with design team to concept, edit and proof university publications. Adhered to a bill-by-the-hour system.
Skills
Proficient on Mac OS X in Quark XPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Image Ready, Macromedia Studio MX, HTML, CSS and PC platform.
Technical support knowledge and ability to troubleshoot.
Education
University of Denver
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
Award
ASU Institutional Advancement Employee of the Quarter, September 2001