Lori Jenkins – Graphic Designer

creation

Unique design of visual solutions for client needs
Skilled conception of corporate, small business and non-project identities
Strong conception, design and typography abilities
Original design research know-how
Imaginative production, direction and management of: advertising, annual reports, brochures, booklets, collateral materials, direct mailings, packaging, point of purchase, displays, employee communications, exhibits, folders, logos, magazines, marketing materials, photography, PowerPoint presentations, signage, stationery, websites

communication

Insightful translation of market objectives to creative strategies
Big picture vision to maximize results for clients
Collaboration with clients to get the most out of marketing opportunities
Coordination with vendors to produce graphic deliverables
First-rate communication and presentation skills

leadership

Artistic direction to photographers, illustrators and vendors
Professional management of multiple projects and deadlines
Proven ability to meet intensive deadlines
Innate motivation to achieve results with limited supervisory input
Accomplished supervision of electronic production
Insightful ability as a team player

expertise

Proficiency in PC and/or Mac environment
Command of wide array of software applications
Extensive experience in product and company branding
Proven aptitude for learning new software applications
Knowledge of scanning and digital photography retouching
Skills in photographic color correction for printed reproduction

experience

Beryl Creative, Inc., Clarkston, GA
2007 – Present
Creative Director, CEO – Present

All creative concept and design
Client relations, scheduling and traffic management
Design and execute web, print and ad creations for a broad client base
Proofing and production output
Company operations
Sales and marketing
Notable Assignments: Starting my own company; Digital press kit for Ecosource; Schwartz Law Firm collateral and website; IIABA's 2008 Best Practices Study (print and web); The Gym at Peachtree Presbyterian quarterly brochure; various book covers, bookmarks & postcards for Vanguard Press Publishing; various email marketing campaigns for CompuCredit Corporation

Acuity, Inc., Decatur, GA
1997 – 2007
Art Director 2006 – 2007
Senior Designer 2002 – 2005
Graphic Designer 1997 – 2002

Design and execute web, print and ad creations for a broad client base
Direct designers on layout and concept development;
Collaborate with client senior executives to create graphic impact and solutions
Oversee proofing and production output
Notable Assignments: Georgia Lottery website design; LA Fitness website design; Reagan Consulting web design and functionality; web design and programming of Fusion Creative

EFT Promotions, Dunwoody, GA
June 1997 – October 1997
Graphic Designer

Served as sole creative director for a 12 member team of sales associates
Proofed materials before delivery to clients
Partnered with printers to meet publication specifications and deadlines
Prepared files for print
Notable Assignment: Envisioned and designed ads/coupons for Diebold ATM machines

Eller Media, Atlanta, GA
June 1996 – June 1997
Graphic Designer (Internship)

Worked closely with Art Director to create and design layout for outdoor advertising
Prepared files and artwork for production
Collaborated with billboard artists throughout creation process
Notable Assignment: Was a part fo the creative team for the announcement of the new Batman rollercoaster

Jackson Marketing, Atlanta, GA
January 1996 – June 1996
Graphic Designer (Internship)

Developed original design and execution of brochures and collateral materials
Organized and managed databases using FileMaker Pro to produce unique collateral for tradeshows, conference and mailings
Prepared files for print
Notable Assignment: Took over all duties ofin-house graphic designer for four months who resigned while i was an intern

computer skills

Adobe InDesign CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Adobe Flash CS3
QuarkXPress 7.0
Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Professional
Adobe PageMaker 6.5
Adobe Streamline 4
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Macromedia Director MX (basic)
QuickTime Pro
CGI Form Scripting (basic)
FTP/Web
HTML
Javascript (basic)

awards

2003 Web Marketing Association's WebAward Competition,
LA Fitness Web Site, Standard of Excellence

education

The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Associates Degree in Visual Communications
September 1995 – June 1997

Clayton State University, Morrow, GA
Associates Degree in Fine Arts
September 1991 – June 1993

interests

painting with acrylics and oils, animals, music, photography, construction, biking, gardening, camping, fishing, live music, volunteering with Animal Rescue New Orleans and The Pet Justice Project

I am an inspired, energetic and passionate Graphic Artist with over twelve years of practical experience in creating innovative and effective computer graphics and traditional illustrations.

I have a solid background in designing literature, point-of-sale, graphics and advertising for print and exceptionally skilled at
website design and maintenance.

I am an Art Director with a diverse understanding of illustration, traditional paste-up, customer service, production and budget management.

I have substantial experience in piloting multiple projects from concept to print with minimal or no supervision.