Deborah Christiansen
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Director [Volunteer]
Save the Water
01.2024 - Current
- Manage and support the Marketing Team the planning, developing, and implementation of all marketing plans, strategies, communications, and public relations, external and internal, activities
- Collaborate with other team leads and teams to implement successful fundraising events and opportunities. Teams like the Social Media, Fundraising, Technology UX, and Development and Design Team
- Conduct weekly Marketing meetings to announce updates, discuss work, and allocate projects
- Also following up with those projects and keeping in touch with the team in order to complete tasks on time
- Proofread and critique designs from the Marketing Team in order to meet brand standards and have visually appealing graphics, motion and still
- Communicate with the HR team on open positions in the Marketing team, interview potential candidates, and train new volunteers.
- Boosted brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
- Optimized digital marketing efforts for increased online presence and customer engagement.
- Oversaw the creation of compelling marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and social media content.
Marketing Associate: Graphic Designer [Volunteer]
Save the Water
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Creating in-house print-ready graphics for events to promote STW’s mission
- Working remotely as a team in Jira and Google Chat to manage workflow, task assignments, and deadlines
- Attend weekly meetings to communicate progress and allocate new designs
- Working on multiple projects, managing time to meet the deadlines of those projects and the minimum of 5 hours per week.
- Boosted brand visibility by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Optimized customer engagement through tailored email marketing strategies.
- Enhanced social media presence with creative content and effective targeting.
- Created eye-catching visual assets for print and digital campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
Graphic Designer [Full-Time]
AlphaGraphics
10.2022 - Current
- Communicating and understanding what the client(s) want in their design and printing needs, having the knowledge to identify the best material or route for the client, and continuing to collaborate with the client(s) to make finalized graphics
- Work on multiple projects, in collaboration with the team or independently, and be able to prioritize in order to meet deadlines
- Using brand guidelines or rules based on the business or client when creating digital files
- Working with a team to produce printed and online graphics and assist in finalizing orders for printing
- Performing data entry tasks, creating and downloading digital files, like moving files from the server based on status, processing orders and finalizing artwork, quoting and taking orders from clients.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project turnaround times.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
Graphic Designer/Production Assistant/Customer Service [Part-Time]
Print Express
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Make graphic designs for customers and businesses based on their needs
- Work with clients to approve proofs to make finals to print
- Answer phones and handle walk-ins
- Impose and print files onto paper to be cut down to size
- Promote Print Express on social media profiles.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design
Upper Iowa University
12.2022
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Arts
Hawkeye Community College
12.2019
High School Diploma -
Jesup High
Skills
- Jira
- Google Hangout/Chat
- Fiery Command WorkStation
- ClipArt Studio
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Acrobat
- Multi-tasking
- Adapting in a high-stress Environment
- Independent
- B2B/B2C Marketing
- Time-Management
- Creative
- Positive Attitude
Websites
Timeline
Marketing Director [Volunteer]
Save the Water
01.2024 - Current
Marketing Associate: Graphic Designer [Volunteer]
Save the Water
09.2023 - 12.2023
Graphic Designer [Full-Time]
AlphaGraphics
10.2022 - Current
Graphic Designer/Production Assistant/Customer Service [Part-Time]
Print Express
07.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design
Upper Iowa University
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Arts
Hawkeye Community College
High School Diploma -
Jesup High
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