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Amanda Taylor

Amanda Taylor

Bloomfield,NJ

Summary

Versatile Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Well-versed in generating innovative ideas and concepts. Collaborates with marketing and management teams to identify mockups and uses feedback to develop final drafts.

internship

October 2016 - May 2017

Layout Editor The Pioneer Times (WPU Official Newspaper) | Wayne, NJ

• Facilitated coordination of banners, text, photos and advertisements within newspaper's format parameters.

• Edited digital images.

•Attended weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.

• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Work History

Graphic Designer

Minuteman Press of Caldwell
Caldwell, , NJ
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
  • Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
  • Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
  • Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
  • Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
  • Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.

Print Production Associate

R. M. Smythe
New York, NY
11.2005 - 06.2008
  • Assisted in Researching & Pre-Cataloging lots for auction; Photo & Document Scanning & Archiving
  • Photo Retouching & Color Correction
  • Customer Service for in-office and on business trip.
  • Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
  • Printed customized office documents such as envelopes, newsletters, business cards and programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
05.2019

Skills

  • Adobe CS Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,
  • DreamWeaver, Animate
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Power Point, Quicken
  • Customer Service: Retail & Phones
  • Illustration
  • Digital Photography
  • Typography
  • 3D Modeling
  • Design Research
  • Computer-Based Drawing
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Minuteman Press of Caldwell
06.2020 - 12.2021

Print Production Associate

R. M. Smythe
11.2005 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Amanda Taylor