Carlie Garris
Albemarle,United States
Summary
My name is Carlie Burris and I am a Graphic Designer! I graduated from Stanly Community College with my Associate's degree in Advertising and Graphic Design. I have loved art and have been creative almost my whole life! I am eager to get myself out there in the world of design more than I am now. I want to keep learning and making myself a better designer for myself as well as who I am designing for!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Two Minds Group / Deadline Signs
Concord, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced brand visibility by designing innovative marketing materials.
- Streamlined project workflows, ensuring timely delivery of design projects.
- Achieved consistent look and feel across all company materials, reinforcing brand identity.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
Screen Printer/Graphic Designer
Make It Personal by MM
Albemarle, United States
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Created artwork for print
- Burned designs onto screens
- Prepared for jobs by inserting, aligning, and setting up screens
- Ran manual and automatic screen presses to print apparel
- Minimized waste and scraps with careful use of all materials
- Minimized errors by checking materials for defects and correcting minor issues
- Corrected digital files to improve printing such as changing fonts and resizing graphics
- Reviewed work orders to determine print specifications, including quantity, colors, and special instructions
- Managed supply inventory levels, proactively requisitioning or ordering materials to meet project needs
- Kept printing pressed operating smoothly by monitoring systems and correcting faults.
Movie Theater
Eastgate Cinema
Albemarle, United States
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Promoted concession sales as refreshment stand operator
- Sold and collected admission tickets, passes, and facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
- Assisted with tasks and work duties during slow periods to maintain team productivity
- Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
Education
Associates Degree - Advertising And Graphic Design
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC06.2020
High School Diploma -
West Stanly High School
NC, United States06.2018
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Branding
- Photography
- Layout design
- Logo design
- Microsoft Excel
- Website design
- Vinyl decal application
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Two Minds Group / Deadline Signs
09.2022 - Current
Screen Printer/Graphic Designer
Make It Personal by MM
11.2019 - 09.2022
Movie Theater
Eastgate Cinema
01.2019 - 11.2019
Associates Degree - Advertising And Graphic Design
Stanly Community College
High School Diploma -
West Stanly High School