Graphic Design - , ,
Creative Direction and Design• Provide direction for clients to determine appropriate course of action by evaluating communication needs, audience and impact prior to developing individual components of a given project• Strong understanding of visual communication principles• Passionate towards creating strong concepts that provide unique ways to effectively convey messagesProject Management• Considerable experience in developing and maintaining budgets and time-lines• Effective management of multiple vendors and close attention to details, project parameters, budgets and timelines – all while cultivating positive relationships with involved team members• Managed team of freelance employees and vendors in the production of Kids' Guide publications Client Presentation• Confidence plays a large role in ability to collaborate, create, and present concepts• On-going client communication throughout each project allows for effective presentations and support as to why the concept/solution accomplishes specific goals• Careful attention to client feedback dictates how parameters can be reexamined and additional creative direction provided when necessaryLayout and Production• Extensive experience utilizing latest industry software at an expert level• Relationships with multiple vendors to find quality and cost effective solutions on behalf of clientsGIVING BACK• Committed to volunteering design services for churches including numerous printed projects• Served as high school youth group leader, children's ministry teacher, and small group leader