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Cheryl Jackson

Cheryl Jackson

Columbia,SC

Summary

Accomplished graphic designer with extensive experience in creating effective designs for both print and digital media. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro, ensuring high-quality design and brand consistency. Focused on delivering solutions that enhance client visibility while adhering to deadlines. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer, Photographer, & Social Media Manager

GMK Associates
03.2007 - 09.2025
  • Design and produce diverse marketing materials, including brochures, proposals, presentations, and trade show booths.
  • Managed social media accounts by designing and scheduling content for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Coordinated project sessions across five divisions to streamline processes and improve collaboration.
  • Executed onsite photography to effectively showcase project achievements and created professional portraits of employees to strengthen corporate identity.
  • Retouched event and project photos to enhance visual appeal for marketing materials.
  • Redesigned company websites while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Developed engaging creative materials for various company events, increasing participant involvement.
  • Created interactive digital brochures for iPad viewing using InDesign.
  • Oversaw commercial printing processes, ensuring quality through press checks and paper selection.
  • Established information systems with Smartsheets to streamline data management across departments.

Art Director

The Gillespie Agency
09.2003 - 03.2007
  • Designed advertising materials including stationery, and brochures.
  • Collaborated with account executives to develop effective campaigns.
  • Executed retouching and color correction for commercial photography.
  • Applied expertise in commercial printing and website design to enhance brand visibility.

Graphic Designer

Robison Gamble Creative
02.2001 - 08.2003
  • Designed promotional materials for international organizations to enhance visibility.
  • Executed photo scanning and color correction to achieve high-quality visuals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts (Graphic Design Emphasis)

College of the Ozarks
Pt. Lookout, MO
01.1997

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite mastery
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Branding and identity
  • Typography and color theory
  • Website design and development
  • Social media design
  • Photography and image editing
  • Video editing
  • Project management
  • Creative problem solving
  • Print design
  • Interactive design
  • Digital design
  • Time management and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Cross-platform proficiency
  • PC and Mac platforms
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

ACTIVITIES

  • Digital art design & sketching with Procreate
  • AI art generation with Artist.ai, Openart.ai, Photoshop & Canva
  • Handmade crafts designer with upcycled materials
  • Evangelist with Revive SC
  • Traveling with family and two dogs
  • Reading & watching any space opera

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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PORTFOLIO

www.cheryldesign.com

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Company Culture401k matchPaid sick leavePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work week

Software

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Branding & Identity

Photography & Image Editing

Typography & Color Theory

Project Management

Creative Problem Solving

Website Design

Social Media Design & Management

Video Editing

Cross-Platform Proficiency

Microsof Office Proficiency

Interests

Digital Art Design with Procreate

AI art generation with Artistai, Openartai, Photoshop

Arts & Crafts Designer with upcycled materials

Binging space operas

Spending time with family and two dogs

Websites

Timeline

Graphic Designer, Photographer, & Social Media Manager

GMK Associates
03.2007 - 09.2025

Art Director

The Gillespie Agency
09.2003 - 03.2007

Graphic Designer

Robison Gamble Creative
02.2001 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts (Graphic Design Emphasis)

College of the Ozarks

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