KELLEE QUINN
Graphic Design
Methuen,MA
Summary
A graphic designer with 17 years of field experience. Fluent in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) used for product catalogs, business cards, logos, sale flyers, marketing collateral, trade-show banners and signage, digital ads, brochures and presentations. I am also fully versed with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and 365) Highly organized, motivated, professional and ready to be apart of a positive and friendly team!
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
17
17
Graphic Design
Work History
Graphic Designer - Custom Home Decor Signage
Pleasant Street/My Word Signs
Methuen , MA
02.2010 - Current
- Managed and organized custom templates and file system for over 200 different custom town signs in preparation for DTS (direct to substrate) printing.
- Managed in-house order management system to process and track all custom town sign orders through production.
- Creation of all custom town signs using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign and exported images for screen printing production.
- Screen printing and production knowledge.
Graphic Designer
Pleasant Street Design/My Word Signs
Methuen , MA
02.2003 - Current
- Created dozens of product catalogs and product supplements for home décor sign line from start to print.
- Preflight and printing collaboration experience for product signage
- Designed flyers, presentations, marketing materials.
- Worked with printers to preflight files and catalog printings.
- Experience with typography and design for sign creations.
- Managed and maintained product images library, large scale image batching, resizing and reformatting for print and web usage.
- Designed web splash pages for custom website.
- Created designs and collaborated with design team to complete projects.
- International travel to various trade shows in Asia, and Europe to research market trends for emerging opportunities within the home décor industry.
- Documented and communicated production notes of factory product samples and collaborated product revisions to factories in China and United Kingdom for candle accessories and home goods.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work for various print projects.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
Sales Education Coordinator
Lucent Technologies
Westford , MA
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Managed all education materials for upcoming on & offsite sales courses.
- Managed hotel conference space and coordinated audio visual needs for presentations and events.
- Managed student course enrollment and registration for sales staff to attend 7 sales education courses on site.
- Event planning experience for large scale conferences and product launches to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Updated sales education course website and course materials for sales staff.
Purchasing Manager
DS Graphics
Lowell , MA
06.1995 - 01.1998
- Researched and purchased over $20-30K worth of printing materials per month for sheet-fed and web printers.
- Documented monthly paper complaints with production and compensation with paper manufacturers.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste
Executive Assistant to CEO
DS Graphics
Lowell , MA
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Worked collaboratively with auditors throughout reviews, offering assistance and clerical support.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Trained junior office staff in correct procedures and reporting requirements.
- Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Graphic Design And Computer Science
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MA 01.2000 - 01.2004
Skills
Social Media Branding
undefinedTimeline
Graphic Designer - Custom Home Decor Signage
Pleasant Street/My Word Signs
02.2010 - Current
Graphic Designer
Pleasant Street Design/My Word Signs
02.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Graphic Design And Computer Science
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
01.2000 - 01.2004
Sales Education Coordinator
Lucent Technologies
01.1998 - 01.2003
Purchasing Manager
DS Graphics
06.1995 - 01.1998
Executive Assistant to CEO
DS Graphics
01.1992 - 01.1995
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 board members to collaborate in the the awareness of CASK, a rare genetic mutation and brainstormed fund raising events and annual summits for the cause.
- Served as Secretary for Board of Directors
- Created and designed marketing and graphic campaigns for foundation as well as LOGO creation and numerous awareness campaigns.
- Admin and co owner of the CASK Parent Support Page
Board of Directors for CASK Gene Foundation
For the past 2 years I have been a founding member of the CASK Gene Foundation planning awareness & marketing campaigns for the cause. I have also been involved with the logo creation for the foundation and any web and social media graphic design needs.
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