Karen Schlesinger
Graphic Designer @Melissa Gillis Care
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WORK HISTORY
Graphic Designer @Melissa Gillis Care
Cincinnati, OH, US
Overview: Develop strategic design initiatives, graphics, layout, and marketing collateral including newsletters, brochures, and other print media.• Created engaging marketing materials that increased attendance at advertised events by 10% in just three months.• Updated fonts, graphics, and layout, improving the look and feel of monthly newsletter distributed to more than 165 households.• Solved complex design challenges while considering context, lead time, budget, and client desires; devise practical solutions within budget.• Designed small business website that increased business by 15%.• Maintain currency in advanced graphic software through continuous learning.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
Web Design Development
Cuyahoga Community College
Graphic Design
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT KAREN SCHLESINGER
INNOVATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION ARTIST with superb qualifications and technical capabilities in print media, marketing, and related projects. More than 20 years’ experience applying bachelor’s degree in graphic art to create superior, original layouts and designs within established formats. Understand client deliverables and possess the ability to plan and account for all project phases. Present visual solutions, increasing interest in information communicated. EFFECTIVELY MANAGE MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND COMPLEX TASKS. An effective communicator, deftly applying skills in cultivating teams and leading junior staff, inspiring cooperation, and building high performance teams. Sensitive to cultural differences; lived and worked in Japan for 7 years. Deadline-driven with a strong accountability and priority setting skills. Ability to work with a large variety of clients; possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; demonstrate expert command and understanding of layout, color theory, and typography in print and digital media. Apply technical knowledge of creative software and design templates as well as high attention to detail in order to verify work and ensure the end product meets stringent specifications. SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES; willing to relocate. I am passionate about design and committed to making a visual impact. TECHNOLOGY + Adobe CS4-6: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign + QuarkXpress; WordPress + Web: HTML, Flash, Dreamweaver, CSS, and Javascript + Fireworks, After Effects (Flash, PDF, PostScript)+ Microsoft Office Suite, Front Page
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