Graphic Designer Sample Resume

Angel Reeves
1234 Cobblestone Drive
Pinellas Park, Cleveland, Ohio
Home: 727-555-5555
Cell: 727-555-5556
Email: angel_reeves@netlog.com
  Objective: Creative, dedicated Graphic Designer seeking a full-time, permanent position with advancement opportunity within a company which will utilize and further enhance my knowledge in graphic design.   Qualification Summary: More than 5 years of diverse, hands-on design experience including experience in web-site design, magazine publishing and marketing. Adaptable, organized, result and detail-oriented individual with excellent work ethic plus strong time management and interpersonal skills. Ability to create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts. Extensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. A team player also capable of working independently with minimal direction.   Education: Bachelor degree in Arts - Associates of Applied Design
Major studies in Graphic Design
University of Cleveland, Ohio
July 2001   Work Experience: Contract Graphic Designer, The Creative Group, Cleveland, Ohio,
Dec. 2004 ? present

Responsible for coordinating and producing of a variety of graphics products and services, providing graphic design and art direction for a variety of graphics products including ads, newsletters, report covers, annual reports, brochures, exhibit displays, maps, slide shows and the governmental cable TV channel. Other duties implied: determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selecting style and size of type, and arranging layouts based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and aesthetic design concepts. Studied illustrations, photographs and text to plan presentation of material, product or service. Activity in reviewing layout and suggesting improvements as needed. Also prepared the assembly of final layouts for printing and reviews and approved art and copy materials. Provided expert analysis and input on others designs.   Freelance Graphic Designer, MJ Design, Cleveland, Ohio,
Jan. 2000 ? Nov. 2004

Responsible for completing various freelance design assignments including creation of a bi-monthly printed newsletter for a lawyers' association, design of various logos, and artwork for a silk-screening company, PQ Design & Silk-screening. Responsible for the coordination and production of a variety of graphics products and services. Prepared and estimated costs, coordinated graphic production and reproduction by service bureaus. Prepared the assembly of final layouts for printing and provided graphic design and art direction for a variety of products including, ordinances, plans, reports, brochures, application forms, exhibit displays, maps, presentations, and slide shows.   Work Samples: Please review my portfolio