My father owned a sign shop dealing with the fabrication of neon and illuminated signage. So I grew up learning first hand how to run a business and the drafting/artistic side of our shop. I then moved to Tennessee and worked for Bike Athletic in the silkscreen department as an artist. After that, I moved to Atlanta and worked on theater set design and props as a freelancer until I found Atlanta Imprinted Sportswear and became their art director for the screen shop. I left Georgia and moved to Huntsville, AL, and got involved with the Advertising Store where I initially learned the advertising/marketing side of my profession. We worked for several charities and real estate companies on their brochures, reports and events. I met my husband in Alabama and we moved to DC in 1991 and now live in Virginia.
As a talented graphic designer with many years of experience managing projects from concept through production, printing, and delivery, with excellent skills in PC/Mac, communication, and customer service. I am comfortable in a senior-level graphic design position with an organization that recognizes how my creative vision and strong, detailed design skills can achieve direct impact.
After looking at my samples, please read below about my current history.
Thx JRG
Resumé
2012–Present • Graphic Artist/Design
Freelancer/Self Employed
Arlington, VA
Involved with clients who need design and production in the DC metro area. Have produced logos, identity collateral, advertising, conference pieces, e-newsletters and paper newsletters, books and informational guides, policy playbooks and briefs for capitol hill research teams, as well as educational lesson plans for teachers and students. Also started working with clients who need a web presence by designing their space via Squarespace. Have performed minor/editorial html and other small web work.
Current and Past Client List:
American Assoc. of Physics Teachers (AAPT) College Pk MD
ClearView Energy Partners, Washington DC
Christopher J. Chiavernia, Author – Light Science, Physics and the Visual Arts, Crystal Lake IL
Kirkland Byrd Group, Washington DC
Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI), Sterling VA
Really Great Reading, Washington DC
Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment (WCEE), Washington DC
ProBono:
East Chop Families – Book, Oak Bluffs MA
Thanksgiving 2016 – Book, Arlington VA
Chandran Memorial – 30 pg PP & Program
2008–present • Designer contract
Really Great Reading (Brainstorm Creative)
Alexandria, VA
The company produces materials based on the most effective ways to teach reading and provides educators with professional development.
2008–present • Freelance Designer
National Center for Housing in Child Welfare
Washington, DC
They are a fairly new non-profit. Was asked to create their identity by designing their web site and all corporate pieces along with print production and coordination on various events.
2010–2012 • Graphic Design & Prod. contract
ASHOKA (Brainstorm Creative)
Arlington, VA
Brought on to work on ASHOKA's Leading Social Entrepreneurs (LSE) books. These 2 books showcase the fellows that have been social entrepreneurs in their local community all over the globe. Currently they have about 3000 or so members out there who have been awarded start-up stipends, professional services, and networking connections to help them spread their innovations globally. Have been working with ASHOKA as a freelancer on the 2013, 2014, and 2015 LSE books.
2011–2012 • Graphic Design contract
Truland Systems Corp. (Aerotech)
Reston, VA
This company was a leading provider of state-of-the-art electronic technology in the mid-Atlantic region. Working in the marketing department where we produced proposals, advertising, and various collateral materials such as newsletters, trade/event brochures as well as some web site development and maintenance.
2010 • Graphic Design & Prod. contract
CACI (Aquent)
Arlington, VA
Hired to help with their All Officers Conference that occurs annually in September. Worked on conference materials as well as the holiday card and developed presentation materials for a new division of CACI called the Center for Leadership Excellence.
2010 • Graphic Design/Specialist contract
Oracle, Inc. (Artech Information Systems, NJ)
Reston, VA
Worked here as a graphic designer creating covers for the proposal department. Some of the clients that my designs influenced on behalf of Oracle include: MTV, Time Warner, AIG, Discover Financial Services, USFoods, The Alzheimer’s Association, The American Red Cross, and several major industrial, health care, and commercial groups.
2009 • Graphic Designer contract
Ellipse Design (The Creative Group)
Arlington, VA
A print design shop that needed design help with many different projects, and book production and other deliverables.
2007–2008 • Designer contract
International Monetary Fund (Boss Group)
Washington, DC
Worked with the International Monetary Fund, producing creative marketing and communication materials for the organization.
2003–2008• FreelanceDesigner
Intelligence Press, Inc.
Sterling, VA
Have worked with the marketing staff on their Pipeline Map, GasMart events and materials, redesign of the newsletters (Shale Daily, and the Daily News) and created graphics for their new website. Was a volunteer at their national conference in Chicago. Recently, worked on fresh logos for their launch of a redesigned web site as well as promoting it with trade show banners and collaterals.
1991–2007 • Pubs Designer—Art Director
Child Welfare League of America
Washington, DC
During my tenure at the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), I rose from the position of Publications Designer to Art Director. At CWLA, I was the creative resource for a myriad of projects, including books for professionals and for children, training curricula, conference promotions, and advocacy materials. I also had responsibility for redesigning the organization’s corporate image, and for conceptualizing and designing fund development materials. Unfortunately, the company had to make drastic decisions to keep the doors open and after nearly 17 years of service, I was part of a RIF. I still hold the organizational cause in high esteem, and touch base occasionally with current (and former) employees.
education...
Softeck Services, Inc., DC – attended class in DreamWeaver
Thomas Piviowar and Associates, DC – attended classes for continuing education in Photoshop, Quark, and Adobe Acrobat
The Portfolio Center, Atlanta, GA – advanced placement in the Visual Arts and Communication Design curriculum
Marshall University, Huntington, WV – attended classes in Art History and Creative Writing
Proficient in...
Adobe Design Suite
(InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and utility programs. Have experience with SquareSpace web sites .