“I strive for two things in design: simplicity and clarity.
Great design is born of those
two things.”
—Lindon Leader
STATEMENT
Having a strong work ethic is as essential in graphic design as having form follow function. Quality control is among my highest standards to ensure that I work effectively and efficiently, and I enjoy being part of a team that cares deeply about the final product. I believe that organization is a key factor in keeping my work environment successful. I have a love of design, and always have a positive can-do attitude that carries through to my work. I will go the extra mile to meet project deadlines and achieve client satisfaction.
I have a knowledge of digital printing as well as years of experience with 4-color and spot printing processes, and I am experienced at managing multiple projects simultaneously. I can directly communicate with print vendors to acquire estimates, while working within budget guidelines. I am experienced with many types of design collateral such as brochures, newsletters, direct mail, exhibits, silhouetting of detailed images in Photoshop, and illustration among other design-oriented tasks.
Security Clearance
I currently hold Full Secret Clearance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program, granted in September of 2017.
Software
Adobe Creative Suite CC
– InDesign
– Acrobat Pro (508 Compliance)
– Photoshop
– Illustrator
Microsoft Office 365
– Word
– PowerPoint
– Excel
Photography
– Digital photography
– Photoshop manipulation/restoration
– Purchase and management of Royalty-Free and Rights Managed images
Website Image Management and IT Support Tasks
– Word Press and SquareSpace.com
– Animated GIFs
Video Editing
– Some Adobe Premiere Pro experience
education
Atlanta College of Art (Now Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)) - Advertising Design, B.A., 1995
Montgomery College - Graphic Design, A.A. Degree, 1992
Montgomery College -HTML Language, 1998
Montgomery College - Dreamweaver/Fireworks, 2001
Montgomery College - Flash, 2008
University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Fine Arts Curriculum, 1990
Kelby Training: Photographic Artistry in Adobe Photoshop, 2013
SkillPath Training: The Conference for Adobe® Creative Suite® Users, 2015
HOW Design Live - 2016, Atlanta, GA
WORK HISTORY
Econometrica, Inc., August 2013 – Present
I hold a Senior Designer/Manager role. I am responsible for managing a mid-level designer, and hiring and managing design contractors to work when needed. I support all sectors of Econometrica and its contracts which include contracts in the areas of Health, Transportation and Aerospace, Homeland Security, Housing and Community Development, Grants Management, and more. I also support each department in the acquisition of contracts with proposal graphic support. I assist with a wide range of design-related tasks, including flyers, booklets, Web support graphics, infographics, PowerPoint and Word documents. I have extensive experience with the effective visual presentation of materials, including creating user-friendly and readable survey materials, presentations, and reports targeted for specific audiences.
Circle Solutions, Inc., November 2007 – August 2013
Print design and web support tasks. Focused on providing in-house support for multiple government contracts. Design tasks included brochures, exhibit design and related materials, signage, conference materials, maintenance of online imagery & featured icons, proposal design and support, specialty printed materials, photography supporting company events and employee identification, executive portraits, and many other tasks. I worked closely with in-house client liaisons, project officers, writers and editors. I also communicate with print vendors to attain estimates, and also manage deadlines.
Go! Creative, April 2007 – October 2007
Print design focused on working with clients whose missions involved protecting workers’ rights, human rights, the environment, education, smart growth initiatives, health care and programs. Collateral included newsletters, signage, publication design, etc.
Graphic Visions Associates, June 2006 – April 2007
Implemented a full range of print design work as a senior designer. Designed a wide range of projects such as print design, web design, trade show exhibits, newsletters, annual reports, signage, and operated digital copier services, scanning, silhouetting of detailed images in Photoshop.
Linda Sherman Design, February 1998 – June 2006
Implemented a full range of print design work as a senior designer. Focused on association work, corporate ID packages and print collateral. Created the complete creative package of image development, copy writing, web development and print design. Designed for clients in the medical field, government contracts through GSA, signage and collateral for local shopping malls, cultural and artistic centers, trade and labor unions, non profits, universities, etc.
Egleston Children’s Health Care System/Atlanta, GA (Now Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta), June 1995 – February 1998
Designed in-house collateral for all satellite heath care facilities, hospital signage, annual reports, brochures, other collateral for affiliated Emory University programs, and the Sibley Heart Center. Directed and organized photo shoots, worked with photographer to achieve desired images.
Murrell Design Group (Internship), January – June 1995
Assisted production work on many design projects including some for Cartoon Network, and 1996 Olympics – Atlanta, GA, as well as other projects.
Freelance Work, Design Fruit Creative, June 1994 – Present
Serviced a wide range of clients such as social event flyers, brochures, logo design, book design, corporate identity, photography, magazine design, photo restoration, etc.