Open To Work
Claudia Laughlin
Parma,US
Work Preference
Summary
Goal-driven Graphic Designer successful at applying technical skills to create art to inform and engage customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with eye for detail and skilled in desktop publishing tools and graphic design software. Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic designer
Stantec GS
, Remote
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Designed graphic layouts for NEPA EIS posters, factsheets, displays, presentations, and infographics using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Developed materials for government projects and proposals, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Coordinated with project managers and web designers to achieve successful project delivery.
- Provided graphics to the Web Designer to produce coordinating Web Page.
Graphic Designer/Team Lead
AAP
Boise, USA
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Created and designed layouts for customer ads, sport posters, programs, hang tags, and t-shirt vector files with Adobe Creative Suite and QuarkXPress.
- Utilized diverse design and typography styles to fulfill client requirements effectively.
- Designed visually appealing sport posters and event t-shirts to attract audience attention.
- Sent proofs to customers and athletic directors via mail, email, or fax for review and approval.
- Validated file readiness for printing to ensure high-quality output.
Typesetter/Graphic Designer
IDEA
Caldwell, USA
10.2014 - 09.2020
- Created typesetting for customer orders related to greeting cards and products.
- Worked on a daily basis with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Export final files to the printer.
- Managed embroidery requests to meet customer specifications.
- Executed embroidery orders for customer apparel, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Set up files for screen printing on t-shirts and other apparel, facilitating efficient production processes.
Data Specialist and Imaging Clerk
Idaho State Tax Commission
Boise, USA
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Imaged checks and public/business tax forms with industrial high-speed scanner, facilitating efficient data processing and record management.
- Imaged checks and public/business tax forms with an industrial high-speed scanner, facilitating efficient data processing and record management.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline data entry processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in developing and maintaining databases for tax information management.
- Managed the entry of public and business tax information into Idaho State Tax Commission database.
Electronic Publishing Specialist/Graphic Artist
Science Applications International/Leidos
Boise, USA
09.1998 - 08.2013
- Created project-related materials including illustrations, figures, maps, displays, posters, fliers, postcards, brochures, signs, and website banners for environmental and engineering reports.
- Designed, laid out, and produced project-related materials to effectively communicate key information.
- Edited and formatted manuscripts for clarity and consistency across publications.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure compliance with publication guidelines.
- Developed publishing standards for technical documents and reports.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Visual Arts
Boise State University
Boise, ID 09.1986 - 05.1991
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Photoshop
- Acrobat
- Illustration
- Typography
- Layout Design
- Digital Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Production
- Printing
- Proofreading
- Client Support
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- SharePoint
- Research
- Writing Skills
- Design Practices
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Print Production
- Microsoft Word
Additional Information
More than ten years' experience in the design and layout of project-related materials for scoping meetings, public hearings, open houses, focus groups, and other stakeholder meetings., Experience using social networking/social media programs., Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills., Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite in print and digital design., Thorough understanding of design practices., Comfortable working with subject matter experts and varied stakeholders., Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment., Enjoy a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment., Local candidate with industry experience attained at SAIC/Leidos.
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Graphic designer
Stantec GS
10.2020 - 08.2023
Graphic Designer/Team Lead
AAP
05.2017 - 10.2020
Typesetter/Graphic Designer
IDEA
10.2014 - 09.2020
Data Specialist and Imaging Clerk
Idaho State Tax Commission
02.2014 - 05.2014
Electronic Publishing Specialist/Graphic Artist
Science Applications International/Leidos
09.1998 - 08.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Visual Arts
Boise State University
09.1986 - 05.1991