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PROFILE

Enthusiastic designer with experience in web as well as print.
Effective and positive team player known for contributing effective creative solutions as well as technical ability. Able to give and embrace constructive criticism while working in a team environment towards a common goal.
Effective listener/communicator and fast diligent learner.
Detail oriented designer that embraces good design theory and ethics in order to maximize the effectiveness of a final product.
Productive worker under pressure and highly motivated.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL, 33801
Graduated May, 02

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop	Adobe Dreamweaver	TextMate	Microsoft Office
Adobe Illustrator	CSS	CMS(intermediate)	Microsoft Word
Adobe In-Design	PHP(novice)	xhtml	Microsoft Excel
Fluent in all key design software on either Mac or PC platforms.

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer/ Freelance at Kimberly Roberts Design
March 2007 - Present

Design studio specializing in brand, print, publishing and website design.

Graphic Designer at W. Ryals & Co, Inc. dba Belleza Boutique
August 2005 - February 2010

Primary designer for Belleza Boutique's print needs including stationery and business collateral (brochure design, postcards, posters, magazine advertisement and in-store displays) from concept through production.
Prepared artwork and computer files accurately for appropriate manufacturing process in accordance to vendor applications.
Responsible for the work out on display points and floor layout.
Responsibilities also include market research and design proposal for the new season.
Primary website designer and web developer for BellezaBoutique.com an e-commerce website to complement the physical boutique offering over 1,500 products.
Produced high quality product photography for e-commerce application.
Increased customer loyalty and online sales by 30% with a custom designed e-mail marketing newsletter. Maintained biweekly content.

Magazine Layout Artist at Orientation Magazine
January 2002 - Present

Created magazine layout and design using Illustrator.
Advanced Photoshop retouching and compositing.

BSC Associate / Denim Expert at Express - Limited Brands
September 2003 - August 2006

Assisted customers with their purchases.
One of the top sales representatives in the Millenia Mall store and was asked to be a Denim Expert for the 2004 Back to School season.

Florida Southern College Teaching Assistant
First and Second Semester 2003

Aided graphic design students in understanding and executing concepts being taught.

Wardrobe Attendant at Universal Orlando
June 1999 - 2000

Developed organizational skills working at Universal Studios.

Graphic Designer at Design Quest, Winter Park, FL
October 1998 - 1999

Assisted the senior designer with the fabrication of large format signs and displays for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival.
Ensured printer is maintained at company standard by completing daily maintenance.

Testimonials

Thank you so much for all the time and hard work you have put into my Fine Woodworks website. I didn't realize how badly it needed to be updated until I saw your new and improved version of the site. It's really helpful to have someone like you keeping my website up-to-date because I don't have the time or expertise to do it. I also appreciate the effort you've put into my Florida Design Magazine ad. I don't know if that would have actually happened if you hadn't stayed on top of it for me.
Thanks for everything you do, and how quickly you do it!

George P.

Kimberly, Thank you so much for all the work on my website and drawings for my postcards! They are truly awesome! Evidently, I'm not the only person who thinks so, because some of my clients also have their own website now, that have been designed by you! Your professionalism shines through on your work and you have been a pleasure to work with. Thanks so much! I have more for you!!

Sincerely,
Tammy R.

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