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ResumeI’m always interested in new opportunities, experiences and defining moments both in education and practice that will challenge my thinking, showcase my skills and provide opportunities for constant learning and growth. Download Resume OLESYA T. MEANS www.designolesya.com QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE Highly creative and talented Senior Graphic Web Designer experienced with web design, on-line content, e-newsletters, corporate identity, packaging, logos, and print collateral. Seeking an opportunity where I can implement new design skills and provide positive contributions within an innovative work environment.
SKILLS - Successful in increasing company sales through well thought out design using Adobe Creative Suite CS5 - Solid knowledge of usability for UI design and understanding of search engine optimization - Excellent interpersonal skills and dynamic team player - Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and produce results quickly and efficiently - Strong troubleshooting skills - Industry Experience: Manufacturing, Advertising, Marketing & Printing, Arts & Crafts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE November 2007 to Present Accessible Products Co. Tempe, AZ Senior Graphic Web Designer - Started as Graphic Designer and in three years have been promoted to Senior Graphic Web Designer position. - Developed process flows, wireframes, icons, and visual design mockups for new and existing company websites. The site’s new design successfully supported their branding, products and marketing. - Designed and produced hundreds of marketing materials for business developments such as advertisements, flyers, product catalogs, labels, magazine ads, tradeshow displays, and interactive flash banners using Adobe Creative Suite. - Successfully collaborated closely with marketing, web, and sales departments in a fast-paced environment to provide graphics for advertising, human resources, and corporate communications. - Coordinated and supervised photo shoots.
October 2005 to November 2007 CGA Creative Quincy, MA Graphic Designer - Directed the work and managed time of several freelancers designers. - Designed and produced ads (print and web), brochures, postcards, promotional collateral and sales support materials. Concepts and designs were recognized for being innovative and highly effective, resulting in clients requesting design work for other outside projects.
September 2002 to October 2005 Self-Employed Boston, MA Freelance Graphic Designer - Three years of experience working off-site with various small and medium-sized companies in food, healthcare, apparel, social media and other industries. - Created marketing materials: original corporate logos, flyer, brochures, business cards, letterheads, illustrations, and T-shirt designs for different client, including: S&S Computer Imaging, Inc. Holyoke, MA, New England Family Health, Boston, MA, Billiards N More, Las Vegas, NV, and Greyston Bakery, New York, NY.
May 2001 to September 2002 Advertising Agency "GLANA" Ukraine, Kiev Graphic Designer - Created marketing materials: corporate logos, business cards, greeting cards, letterhead, calendars, posters, flyers, print ads, catalogs, invitations, illustrations, promotional brochures and books for businesses in a fast-paced, demanding environment. - Designed signboards, advertisements on cars, window advertisements, sandwich boards, and other specialized products. - Worked directly with clients from concept to completion. Interviewed clients to determine needs, created prototype designs, and used client feedback to complete projects. - Prepared electronic art files for print production to outside agencies.
June 1998 to May 2001 Advertising Enterprise "Chameleon" Ukraine, Kiev Graphic Designer - Designed business cards, ads, corporate logos, corporate identity items, and packaging designs. - Created production of outdoor advertisement including signboards, story windows, cars, trucks, and sandwich boards. - Created designs for T-shirts, sportswear, team uniforms (including for the Ukrainian professional soccer team), flags, and corporate advertising gifts such as pens, clocks, key chains, and lighters. - Collaborated with clients to specify artwork.
COMPUTER AND OTHER SKILLS Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Corel Draw, Macromedia Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Flash, Macromedia FreeHand MX, Microsoft Office XP, Visio, Corel Painter, strong troubleshooting skills. Fine Arts (oil painting, watercolor).
EDUCATION 1993 to 1998 Teacher of Fine Arts and Technical Drawing - Equivalent to B.A. degree Pedagogical Prukarpatsky University Ukraine, Ivano-Frankovsk
2010 Certificate – Creating Web Pages South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, AZ
1986 to 1991 Certificate of Fine Art School of Art Ukraine, Ivano-Frankovsk LANGUAGES Russian (native), Ukrainian (native), English (technical) AWARDS 2006 DesignContest.net - Greyston Bakery logo contest - 1st Place 2006 DesignContest.net - Billiards 'n More logo contest - 1st Place |
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