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Uma
US-New Jersey
Sr. Graphic Designer
I am skilled Senior Graphic Designer/Production Specialist, passionate yet pragmatic, detail oriented — a strategic thinker. I seek a responsible position which will allow me to use my conceptual and visual communication skills to deliver impactful solutions. I offer excellent interpersonal skills and a disciplined work ethic. My specialty includes: concept, layout, photo art direction, branding, editing, photo retouching through production. My experience includes brand identity, layout design, packaging corporate collateral, advertising and web design. My other unique strengths include: Thorough knowledge of current technologies and their relevant applications. Digital file management, supervision and execution of projects, directing vendors and freelancers and attended and directed photo shoots.
I have many years of professional experience and as a graduate with a degree in Graphic Design; I've received solid training in all aspects of design. I can bring a real understanding of how to nurture a creative environment. My unique strength lies in my ability to clearly explain the thinking behind my ideas to both the team and clients.
I have extensive experience in the financial, telecommunications, health services, consumer packaging, fashion apparel, trade show exhibit Graphics and education publishing industry. I would like to be given the opportunity to meet with you and show you my capabilities and how I can contribute to your company. I feel that not only would an organization such as yours provide me with exciting and challenging opportunities, but my experience, energy, and skills with be of benefit to you.
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to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Variable skills Include: understanding brand and marketing objectives. Excellent visual and conceptual problem solving. Thorough knowledge of current technologies and their relevant applications.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Consultant. 2004 – Present.
Clients: UBS, New York Life, CIT, Pfizer, Ashland Chemical, InVentiv Health, Medco Pharma, AT&T, Avaya, Jackson Hewitt, ADP, Pearson Education, Mont Blanc, Skyline Displays and EK Success. Responsible for establishing working methodology with clients and sales consultants. Resulting in effective print collateral, corporate brand identity, logo design, exhibit displays, brochures, book publishing and advertising programs with proven track results. Designed, managed and implemented creative execution of promotional projects from conception thru production.
Art Director. Team Products International. 2003 – 2004.
Establishing and managing brand standards for name brands as Coleman Powermate, Monster Garage, Sesame Street amongst others. Managed three direct reports. Secured failing relationship
with key client contributing 40% of the company revenue resulting in client signing on for further years. Designed the corporate identity and a key role player in establishing the corporate website. Responsible for the creative and production aspects of packaging design, brand identity, corporate identity, international trade shows, signage and print collateral. Other responsibilities include establishing a digital file management system, supervised as well as executed projects, directed photo shoots, participated in new business pitches and setting procedures in the work environment.
Senior Designer/Art Director. United Retail Incorporated. 1999 – 2003.
Team player in the development of numerous ad campaigns such as perfume, intimate apparel, bath and body product launches. Assisted in the development and implementation of the corporation's brand and identity makeover. Attended and directed photo shoots. Responsible for the creative thru execution aspects of the magazine ads, brand identity, print collateral, package design, window and in-store signage campaigns.
Designer. Toys "R" Us. 1996 – 1999.
Designer of International Advertising Department for Australia, Canada and Spain. Responsible for magazine/newspaper ad's, logo design, annual reports, brochures, billboards and catalog layouts.
In charge of promotional projects from conception to final production.
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Strata 3D, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Freehand, Adobe PageMaker, Corel Knockout, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, FlexiSIGN-Pro, Corel Painter and Dantz Retrospect.
Operating Systems: Macintosh and Windows
EDUCATION
Image Web Design
2005. Avtech Institute of Technology, NJ.
Diploma in Visual Basic and its applications in Client/Server.
1999. Computer programming Institute, NJ.
Master of Arts in Graphic Design.
1994. Iowa State University, IA.
Bachelor of Arts in Design.
1990. University of Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya.
URL EXAMPLES: www.avenue.com and www.teamproducts.com
Portfolio available upon request.
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