Amy Lane, Graphic Designer
Qualifications
•10+ years experience working with PC and Macintosh computers, and software.
•10+ years experience as an exceptional customer service professional.
•10+ years of extensive experience in the graphic design industry.
•5+ years experience with custom apparel printing and decorating.
•10+ years experience proof reading and organizing information pre production.
•3 years supervising and training employees.
•Outstanding self-motivator and quick learner.
•Work very well under pressure, meeting strict deadlines, and working on multiple projects at once.
•Ensuring designs meet and exceed customers expectations and experience.
•10+ years as a sales associate, insuring customer needs and satisfaction.
Software Skills
•Photoshop
•Illustrator
•InDesign
•Corel DrawWord
•Excel
•PowerPoint
Interpersonal Skills
•Time Management
•Strict Deadline Driven
•Effective Communicator
•Thrives in a team environment & Independently
•Energetic, Creative, & Inventive
•Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
•Identity and Brand Development
•Detail Orientated
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer, Feb 2009 - Present
•Design logos, create layouts, and design business advertisements for clients.
•Develop graphics and illustrations for local print and web ad companies.
•10+ years experience with producing and designing product labels for clients.
•Create branding and promotional items for many clients in the health industry.
•Designing graphics for different local colleges and other school sports teams.
Graphic Designer, May 2015 - June 2020
Sign Pro, Carson City, NV
•Engaging with clients to discuss and determine layout designs for signage, product illustrations, company logos, and advertisement.
•One-on-one client interaction from project start to finish.
•Create and produce signage, logos, and advertisement needs for clients.
•Handling customer orders through telephone, e-mail, or in person.
•On-site job installation of signage and graphics.
•Contact customers to respond to inquiries or completion of order.
•Established trusting relationships with outside vendors, designers and key clients.
Employee Supervisor, May 2015 - June 2020
Sign Pro, Carson City, NV
•Interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising employees for a fast paced, customer service focused environment.
•Motivating and evaluating employee performance.
•Manage day-to-day tactical, long-term strategic activities, and orders within the business.
•Price quoting, purchases, and processing payments.
•Responsible for meeting strict customer order dead lines.
•Represented the company in business-to-business networking meetings.
•Maintaining inventory and store appearance.
Graphic Designer, Feb 2016 - Present
Monarch Direct, Carson City, NV
•Designed and developed ads, flyers, special sections, brochures, posters, logos, and business cards for multiple publications.
Graphic Designer, June 2013 -June 2014
Absolute Graphix, Reno, NV
•Lead designer for branding logos, advertisements, apparel, businesses and sports teams.
Customer Service / Graphic Designer / Printer, 2009 - 2013
We Print It, Norfolk, VA
•Lead customer service specialist, sales associate, and e-mail communications.
•Designed and created artwork for print, screen print, vinyl, and digital printing for apparel.
•Designed logos, business cards, posters, flyers, banners, tickets, and much more.
•Created advertisements and promotional products for local businesses.
•Applied leadership skills and technical experience to help train new employees.
Education
•International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa, FL March 2014
•Associates of Science, Graphic Design
•GPA - 3.9
Awards / Accomplishments
International Academy of Design and Technology
•Two Presidents List Awards
•Deans List Awards
•IADT branding image for upcoming birthdays.
Qualifications
•10+ years experience working with PC and Macintosh computers, and software.
•10+ years experience as an exceptional customer service professional.
•10+ years of extensive experience in the graphic design industry.
•5+ years experience with custom apparel printing and decorating.
•10+ years experience proof reading and organizing information pre production.
•3 years supervising and training employees.
•Outstanding self-motivator and quick learner.
•Work very well under pressure, meeting strict deadlines, and working on multiple projects at once.
•Ensuring designs meet and exceed customers expectations and experience.
•10+ years as a sales associate, insuring customer needs and satisfaction.
Software Skills
•Photoshop
•Illustrator
•InDesign
•Corel DrawWord
•Excel
•PowerPoint
Interpersonal Skills
•Time Management
•Strict Deadline Driven
•Effective Communicator
•Thrives in a team environment & Independently
•Energetic, Creative, & Inventive
•Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
•Identity and Brand Development
•Detail Orientated
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer, Feb 2009 - Present
•Design logos, create layouts, and design business advertisements for clients.
•Develop graphics and illustrations for local print and web ad companies.
•10+ years experience with producing and designing product labels for clients.
•Create branding and promotional items for many clients in the health industry.
•Designing graphics for different local colleges and other school sports teams.
Graphic Designer, May 2015 - June 2020
Sign Pro, Carson City, NV
•Engaging with clients to discuss and determine layout designs for signage, product illustrations, company logos, and advertisement.
•One-on-one client interaction from project start to finish.
•Create and produce signage, logos, and advertisement needs for clients.
•Handling customer orders through telephone, e-mail, or in person.
•On-site job installation of signage and graphics.
•Contact customers to respond to inquiries or completion of order.
•Established trusting relationships with outside vendors, designers and key clients.
Employee Supervisor, May 2015 - June 2020
Sign Pro, Carson City, NV
•Interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising employees for a fast paced, customer service focused environment.
•Motivating and evaluating employee performance.
•Manage day-to-day tactical, long-term strategic activities, and orders within the business.
•Price quoting, purchases, and processing payments.
•Responsible for meeting strict customer order dead lines.
•Represented the company in business-to-business networking meetings.
•Maintaining inventory and store appearance.
Graphic Designer, Feb 2016 - Present
Monarch Direct, Carson City, NV
•Designed and developed ads, flyers, special sections, brochures, posters, logos, and business cards for multiple publications.
Graphic Designer, June 2013 -June 2014
Absolute Graphix, Reno, NV
•Lead designer for branding logos, advertisements, apparel, businesses and sports teams.
Customer Service / Graphic Designer / Printer, 2009 - 2013
We Print It, Norfolk, VA
•Lead customer service specialist, sales associate, and e-mail communications.
•Designed and created artwork for print, screen print, vinyl, and digital printing for apparel.
•Designed logos, business cards, posters, flyers, banners, tickets, and much more.
•Created advertisements and promotional products for local businesses.
•Applied leadership skills and technical experience to help train new employees.
Education
•International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa, FL March 2014
•Associates of Science, Graphic Design
•GPA - 3.9
Awards / Accomplishments
International Academy of Design and Technology
•Two Presidents List Awards
•Deans List Awards
•IADT branding image for upcoming birthdays.