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Heather McGee

Carlsbad,TX

Summary

Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 10 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Results-oriented Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations. Proficient Graphic Designer knowledgeable about logos, marketing materials and website design. Demonstrated success at providing complete business services to corporate clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

Free Lance
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.

Art Teacher

Carlsbad Municipal Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
  • Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
  • Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
  • Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
  • Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
  • Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.

Graphic Designer

Carlsbad Current-Argus
03.2007 - 09.2009
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
  • Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
  • Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Rocky Mountain College of Art And Design
Denver, CO
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design And Film

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
Carlsbad, NM
05.2017

Skills

  • Production Layouts
  • Project Management
  • Visual Design
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Digital Graphics
  • Digital Design
  • Website Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Production Standards
  • Corporate Branding
  • Logo Creation
  • Project Management Abilities
  • Image Manipulation
  • PC and Mac Platforms
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Website Graphics
  • Branding Strategies
  • Trend Research
  • Image Editing
  • Web Design
  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Branding
  • Image Sourcing
  • Marketing Media
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Advertising Understanding
  • Production Management
  • 5 years Industry Background

Timeline

Art Teacher

Carlsbad Municipal Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023

Graphic Designer

Carlsbad Current-Argus
03.2007 - 09.2009

Graphic Designer

Free Lance

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Rocky Mountain College of Art And Design

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design And Film

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

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