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LORI DIMOND
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July 8, 2020
Dear Hiring Manager,
Please accept my resume and cover letter for employment. If hired, I believe my experience will prove to be an asset and will align with your mission.
Early in my career, I moved from Flagstaff, Arizona to Arkadelphia, Arkansas and started a design business. The business flourished and had contracted with a statewide sporting goods company. Three years after the business had acquired vendor contracts for a major retailer in Arkansas, it was sold. My success as a small business owner, and statewide outreach coordinator would be an asset to any organization navigating through today’s growth in communications.
My home now is in Little Rock. My career in design blossomed at UAMS, Creative Services. The opportunities in design included working across multi-level platforms; web, print, video, photography. I have received special recognition for web design, digital and print design. I would love to share them with you.
With background experience in communications and in graphic design, my enthusiasm for developing strategies grew. The information would help me become a smarter designer and architect of communication strategies. To fulfill my professional goals, I was driven to gain more knowledge about gathering the research data and how it was used. I excelled in the courses listed below. All of the courses listed, explored using data, measurement and analysis to accelerate outcomes.
George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Graduate Studies in Public Relations Strategies, MAPRS
-PR Relations, Principles & Practices: The Foundations of PR Strategy & Tactics
-Ethical Standards in Public Relations and Public Affairs
-Research Methods For Public Relations and Public Affairs
I have designed promotional materials for rural health units (UAMS, Rural Health Programs) and educational remote units focused on improving education and healthcare throughout the state for over 15 years. Experts collaborated their knowledge and surveyed technical capabilities, used rich, informed content, and population demographics. Together, they have opened the door to new possibilities for communication strategies.
Please contact me for any information that would provide a wider scope of my capabilities. My design portfolio is available upon request.
Sincerely, Lori Dimond
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LORI DIMOND
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Professional Strengths ::
Communications, design, graphic arts,
Client services, Adapt to new environments and work culture,
Adept at learning new web data management systems,
Willingness to learn new or existing practices within an organization,
Integrating current job experience into a new job or area of employment,
Administrative duties as requested,
Displays professionalism in all arenas of work life.
Computer Skills :: Adobe products, Microsoft Office products, Content Management Systems, Social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
Education :: Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Employment History ::
Visitor Information Specialist, 6 years, 2 mo.
10/13 – 12/19 - Quapaw Quarter Association-Little Rock’s Visitors Information Center.
Greeted and interacted with Little Rock visitors and travelers. Promoted Arkansas museums, historic buildings, landmarks and dining venues.
Graphic Designer/Communications, 5 years
03/07 – 05/12 - Arkansas Education Association, Little Rock, Ark.
Maintained branding for client through design and creative messaging. Excelled as statewide director for outreach.
Program/Project Manager, 2 years
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, (UAMS), Creative Services, Little Rock, Ark.
01/04 – 06/06 – Intuitively able to translated client’s ideas into visual design concepts, digital and print design, updated intranet/internet web content. Provided administrative duties for creative web division. Promoted
Graphic Artist II, 1 year
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, (UAMS), Creative Services, Little Rock, Ark.
01/03– 06/04 - Created, produced and tested artwork to assure it was captivating across all media platforms. Designed brochures, reports, posters, invitations, and decorum for events. Illustrated images for major medical publications and procedures.
Photography Editor, 1 year, 6 mo.
Leisure Arts, Maumelle, Ark.
07/01–12/02 - Collaborated with editors, photographers and photo stylists to decide on which photos would be published and ensure deadlines were met.
Graphic Artist I, 2 years
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, (UAMS), Creative Services, Little Rock, Ark.
06/99 – 06/01 - Maintained brand integrity. Created brochures, posters, illustrations, signage, and special event branding.
Other job experience or seasonal employment ::
Carlton Cards, American Greetings-merchandiser for seasonal displays and planograms, The Crown Shop-Hallmark, Little Rock, Ark.-Sales
References :: Design portfolio available upon request.
Patricia Blick, Executive Director (present)
Rhea Roberts, Quapaw Quarter Association, Executive Director (past)
Steve Lemken, National Education Communications Support Mentor and Trainer
Sam Giannavola, Director (past), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham Street, Ed II, Little Rock, Ark. 72201, ------------
Lynn Bell, Graphic Artist, Metroplan, 2928 Youngwood Road, Little Rock, AR 72207 ------------
Awards ::
2006
Gold Addy
Category: Magazine
Client: UAMS College of Medicine
Cover photography and styling:
Gold Addy
Category: 4-Color Newsletter
Client: UAMS College of Medicine, House Call
Cover photography set and styling-
2 issues
2005
Communicator Award
Award of Excellence
Category: Web Design
Client: Welcome the Children
2001
Bronze Quill Award
International Association of Business Communicators
Category: Letterhead and Logos
Client: Well-Connected Newsletter
Logo and identity for program
2000
Bronze Quill Award
International Association of Business Communicators
Category: Illustrations
Medical illustrations for booklet
LORI DIMOND
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July 8, 2020
Dear Hiring Manager,
Please accept my resume and cover letter for employment. If hired, I believe my experience will prove to be an asset and will align with your mission.
Early in my career, I moved from Flagstaff, Arizona to Arkadelphia, Arkansas and started a design business. The business flourished and had contracted with a statewide sporting goods company. Three years after the business had acquired vendor contracts for a major retailer in Arkansas, it was sold. My success as a small business owner, and statewide outreach coordinator would be an asset to any organization navigating through today’s growth in communications.
My home now is in Little Rock. My career in design blossomed at UAMS, Creative Services. The opportunities in design included working across multi-level platforms; web, print, video, photography. I have received special recognition for web design, digital and print design. I would love to share them with you.
With background experience in communications and in graphic design, my enthusiasm for developing strategies grew. The information would help me become a smarter designer and architect of communication strategies. To fulfill my professional goals, I was driven to gain more knowledge about gathering the research data and how it was used. I excelled in the courses listed below. All of the courses listed, explored using data, measurement and analysis to accelerate outcomes.
George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Graduate Studies in Public Relations Strategies, MAPRS
-PR Relations, Principles & Practices: The Foundations of PR Strategy & Tactics
-Ethical Standards in Public Relations and Public Affairs
-Research Methods For Public Relations and Public Affairs
I have designed promotional materials for rural health units (UAMS, Rural Health Programs) and educational remote units focused on improving education and healthcare throughout the state for over 15 years. Experts collaborated their knowledge and surveyed technical capabilities, used rich, informed content, and population demographics. Together, they have opened the door to new possibilities for communication strategies.
Please contact me for any information that would provide a wider scope of my capabilities. My design portfolio is available upon request.
Sincerely, Lori Dimond
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LORI DIMOND
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Professional Strengths ::
Communications, design, graphic arts,
Client services, Adapt to new environments and work culture,
Adept at learning new web data management systems,
Willingness to learn new or existing practices within an organization,
Integrating current job experience into a new job or area of employment,
Administrative duties as requested,
Displays professionalism in all arenas of work life.
Computer Skills :: Adobe products, Microsoft Office products, Content Management Systems, Social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
Education :: Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Employment History ::
Visitor Information Specialist, 6 years, 2 mo.
10/13 – 12/19 - Quapaw Quarter Association-Little Rock’s Visitors Information Center.
Greeted and interacted with Little Rock visitors and travelers. Promoted Arkansas museums, historic buildings, landmarks and dining venues.
Graphic Designer/Communications, 5 years
03/07 – 05/12 - Arkansas Education Association, Little Rock, Ark.
Maintained branding for client through design and creative messaging. Excelled as statewide director for outreach.
Program/Project Manager, 2 years
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, (UAMS), Creative Services, Little Rock, Ark.
01/04 – 06/06 – Intuitively able to translated client’s ideas into visual design concepts, digital and print design, updated intranet/internet web content. Provided administrative duties for creative web division. Promoted
Graphic Artist II, 1 year
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, (UAMS), Creative Services, Little Rock, Ark.
01/03– 06/04 - Created, produced and tested artwork to assure it was captivating across all media platforms. Designed brochures, reports, posters, invitations, and decorum for events. Illustrated images for major medical publications and procedures.
Photography Editor, 1 year, 6 mo.
Leisure Arts, Maumelle, Ark.
07/01–12/02 - Collaborated with editors, photographers and photo stylists to decide on which photos would be published and ensure deadlines were met.
Graphic Artist I, 2 years
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, (UAMS), Creative Services, Little Rock, Ark.
06/99 – 06/01 - Maintained brand integrity. Created brochures, posters, illustrations, signage, and special event branding.
Other job experience or seasonal employment ::
Carlton Cards, American Greetings-merchandiser for seasonal displays and planograms, The Crown Shop-Hallmark, Little Rock, Ark.-Sales
References :: Design portfolio available upon request.
Patricia Blick, Executive Director (present)
Rhea Roberts, Quapaw Quarter Association, Executive Director (past)
Steve Lemken, National Education Communications Support Mentor and Trainer
Sam Giannavola, Director (past), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham Street, Ed II, Little Rock, Ark. 72201, ------------
Lynn Bell, Graphic Artist, Metroplan, 2928 Youngwood Road, Little Rock, AR 72207 ------------
Awards ::
2006
Gold Addy
Category: Magazine
Client: UAMS College of Medicine
Cover photography and styling:
Gold Addy
Category: 4-Color Newsletter
Client: UAMS College of Medicine, House Call
Cover photography set and styling-
2 issues
2005
Communicator Award
Award of Excellence
Category: Web Design
Client: Welcome the Children
2001
Bronze Quill Award
International Association of Business Communicators
Category: Letterhead and Logos
Client: Well-Connected Newsletter
Logo and identity for program
2000
Bronze Quill Award
International Association of Business Communicators
Category: Illustrations
Medical illustrations for booklet