Graphic Artist ss10ad5a8@westpost.

net
124 Lauren Wood Circle Taylors, SC 29687 (949) 400-3991
Energetic, creative, experienced team player with a good attitude, a desire to g
row and expand my knowledge. Well accustomed to the fast paced marketing environ
ment and the pressure of deadlines. Over 10 years of experience in the graphic d
esign, production, marketing and advertising fields. Responsible, reliable with
a friendly, fun personality.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Artist February 2003 to Present
12 years graphic design experience
Print art
-Flyers
-Brochures
-Product labels
-Magazine ads
-Coupons
-Postcards
-Greeting cards
Web graphics
-Design elements, animations
-Photo retouching, sizing
-File preparation
Adobe Creative Suite CS4 programs
-Illustrator
-Photoshop
-Indesign
-Dreamweaver
-Flash
Skilled in Mac and PC platforms
Black & Decker (Dewalt, Porter-Cable, Delta) Graphic Design Production Center
West Regional Office, Foothill Ranch, California, From July 2008 to October 2010
Graphic Artist
Design and Production of signage, adds, flyers, banners, all matter of marketing
materials
Regional sales and marketing support from Ohio to Hawaii
Abide company stylistic guidelines
Ensure integrity of company branding and all customer Branding
Work closely with Sales Reps, Regional Account Managers, Marketing, printers and
customers
PC and Mac using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office and Workamaj
ig
Ensure integrity of company brands and all customer branding guidelines
Whole Foods Market, Tustin, California, February 2000 to 2008Graphic Artist
Senior graphic artist
Design and Production of signage, adds, marketing materials
67,000 square foot location
Abide regional and company stylistic guidelines
Ensure integrity of company branding
Work closely with Store Leadership, SI, regional and store marketing, regional a
rt director,all team members
Maintain inventory of supplies and upkeep of equipment
PC using Illustrator, Photoshop, Filemaker Pro and Microsoft Office
Regional All Star for 2002 and 2003
Fresh Fields / Whole Foods Market, Devon, Philadelphia, 1998-2000Assistant Graph
ic Artist / Grocery Night Supervisor
Support senior graphic artist
Production of signage
Mac using Corel Draw, Filemaker, Quark
Abide regional and company stylistic guidelines
Write and stock grocer orders
Train team members
Customer Service
Whole Foods Market, Palo Alto, California, 1996-1997Assistant Graphic Artist / G
rocery Clerk
Support senior graphic artist
Production of signage
Mac using Corel Draw, Filemaker, Quark
Abide regional and company stylistic guidelines
Frozen and Bulk Buyer
Hit margin, increase profitability and positive comps.
Write schedules and control inventory
EDUCATION
Tustin High School, Tustin, CaliforniaDiploma Earned
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CaliforniaGeneral Education in Art and DesignC
ertificate
Coast Line College, Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEducation in Graphic Design, English,A
ssociates Degree
Over 12 years on the job experience