Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Agata Khoury

Poland,OH

Summary

Dedicated professional seeking a full-time position that provides professional challenges while utilizing strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am seeking a hybrid position as I currently work from a home-based office and have the equipment necessary for success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Director

Marquee Creatives
01.2016 - Current
  • Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations, including several non-profits.
  • Increased customer engagement through the development of eye-catching social media graphics and ad campaigns.
  • Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking marketing materials for print and digital campaigns.
  • Designed visually appealing websites with a focus on user experience and responsive layouts for various devices.
  • Developed memorable event branding materials, contributing to successful community events, fundraisers and corporate events.
  • Delivered consistent visual messaging across multiple channels, including email marketing campaigns, website banners, and print collateral.
  • Enhanced overall design quality by mentoring junior designers and providing constructive feedback on their work.

Visual Design Specialist

Turning Technologies
12.2014 - 12.2015

Instrumental in implementing new graphic standards for this global company, including sales materials, product brochures, trade show graphics, website design and more.

Senior Graphic Designer

Skirt Magazine
04.2000 - 01.2001

Principal designer for the Skirt Magazine, a GAMMA award-winning monthly women’s magazine. Responsible for ad designs for over 70 clients per month, worked on special promotions and some editorial pages. Responsible for implementing standards and guidelines to help sales reps. communicate effective advertising techniques and manage flow of sold ads. Worked with sales staff to increase client base.

Art Director

Stern Advertising
03.2000 - 10.2004

Principal designer for McDonald's (7 Co-op Markets). Art directed and designed POP, logos, FSI's, packaging and print ads for over 700 McDonald's restaurants. Art directed and designed various print ads, point of sale and promotional signage for the Ohio Lottery including a promotion starring Leslie Nielsen. Art directed and designed print advertising, point of sale and direct mail for Pearle Vision, Dish-1-Up Satellite TV, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Things Remembered and Third Federal Savings & Loan Bank.

Senior Graphic Designer

Van Fossan & Associates
04.2000 - 01.2001

Art Directed and designed catalogs for Henn Workshops (handcrafted baskets, pottery, and Shaker woodenware) including 4 seasonal catalogs and a full-line catalog. Designed logos and direct mail pieces, art directed all photography, supervised press checks. Art Directed and designed the very first First Night Youngstown Logo, collateral and event signage.

Graphic Designer

Winner Advertising
08.1997 - 03.2000

Principal designer of packaging for Winner International (Maker of The Club® - vehicle anti-theft device) and various other clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design / Computer Graphics

Youngstown State University
Youngstown Ohio
01.1997

Skills

  • Visual Communication Expertise
  • Concept Development
  • Corporate Identity Branding
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, as well as Constant Contact, Canva, Wordpress, Microsoft Word, and I am able to work on both Mac & PC platforms
  • Creative Direction
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Accomplishments

• Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley

• Polish Youngstown – Cofounder + Art Director

• Boo Squad – Board Member

• Polish Arts Club

• Hope Foundation

• United Way

• Simply Slavic

• Angels for Animals

Certification

The Communicator / Award of Distinction 1999


Certificate of Continuing Education / Troubleshooting & Maintaining the Macintosh


Organizational Leadership Certificate

Szkola Liderow [School For Polish Leaders]

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Art Director

Marquee Creatives
01.2016 - Current

Visual Design Specialist

Turning Technologies
12.2014 - 12.2015

Senior Graphic Designer

Skirt Magazine
04.2000 - 01.2001

Senior Graphic Designer

Van Fossan & Associates
04.2000 - 01.2001

Art Director

Stern Advertising
03.2000 - 10.2004

Graphic Designer

Winner Advertising
08.1997 - 03.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design / Computer Graphics

Youngstown State University

The Communicator / Award of Distinction 1999


Certificate of Continuing Education / Troubleshooting & Maintaining the Macintosh


Organizational Leadership Certificate

Szkola Liderow [School For Polish Leaders]

Agata Khoury