Charla Reid

About Charla Reid

I am an experienced graphic designer and photographer who works well independently or…

Experience

1. Senior Multimedia Designer

   TheHomeMag

   Feb 2011 — Present · Dallas - Fort Worth, TX, US

   Solely responsible for the ad design and cover creation of monthly publications and off page products- Responsible for Prepress Design process from concept through production - Strategically brainstorm ad campaigns and create lead generating results- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with clients and print production - Support marketing team creating spec ads, tracking artwork, updating marketing collateral and providing additional customer care- Perform as in-house photographer - Proofread and ensure quality control of type, layout and format accuracy- Layout of 50+ page magazine consistently uploading finalized files ahead of deadline- Create online digital magazine, update website and manage social media marketing - Collaborate with designers in multiple markets of TheHomeMag sharing ideas and ad files- Awarded “Cover of the Month” out of 56 markets in June 2018 and again in October 2019- Awarded “Design Achievement” at the 2018, 2019, and 2021 National Publishers Conferences - Awarded \"Designer of the Year - Runner Up\" at the 2020 National Publishers Conference- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro

Skills

• Photoshop
• Social Media
• Accounting Applications
• Illustrator
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Quickbooks
• Training
• Public Speaking
• Team Building
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Outside Sales
• Photography
• Government Procurement
• Microsoft Word
• Accounting
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic Design
• Customer Service
• Logo Design