Kelly Thomas
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with a talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 18 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Designer
Westside Family Church
01.2021 - Current
- Crafted captivating presentation screens for both Sundays and conferences, ensuring a visually engaging experience for the audience
- Developed digital and print assets for significant initiatives, providing impactful visuals aligned with organizational goals
- Produced compelling social media posts, driving the brand's online presence and engagement
- Created effective digital marketing assets to support ad campaigns and promotions
- Designed print materials, maintaining a consistent and polished brand image
- Captured moments through event photography, preserving and enhancing the narrative of key gatherings.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Kelly Thomas Designs
01.2008 - Current
- Delivering comprehensive graphic design services encompassing logos, branding and identity, marketing collateral, and web design with a keen focus on creativity and client objectives.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created logos, illustrations, and typography for various organizations.
Graphic Designer
Liberty Church
06.2006 - 01.2021
- Assisted the marketing team weekly in the design and execution of various projects
- Designed, launched, and managed the corporate website across multiple platforms
- Created marketing materials, such as postcards, posters, web ads, social media ads, multimedia slides, tickets, and banners
- Executed tasks related to logos, branding & identity, web design, and video production
- Coordinated with directors of various departments to align design with organizational goals
- Provided support to the social media manager in strategy and content creation
- Collaborated with printers, programmers, developers, and technicians to deliver final products.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
Lead Designer
La Voz (The Voice) Magazine
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Spearheaded the comprehensive design and layout of the entire magazine, ensuring visually compelling and cohesive content
- Crafted eye-catching and effective advertisements for various businesses, aligning with their brand identities and marketing objectives.
- Used InDesign to create images and layouts.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
Education
Graphic Design 1 - Graphic Design
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA01.2015
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Video Production
- Layout Design
- Social Media Management
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere
- Digital Design
- Logo Design
- Adobe Lightroom
- Canva
- Prepress
- Typography
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Branding
- Illustration
- Digital Marketing
- Visual Design
- Website Design
- Photography Composition
- Logo Creation
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Trend Research
- Deadline Adherence
- Packaging Design
- Presentation Design
- Sketching Abilities
- Typography Design
- HTML and CSS Knowledge
- Color Theory
Certification
Infographic Fundamentals, 01/01/16, Present, 1h 11m, Lynda.com, Amy Balliett
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Westside Family Church
01.2021 - Current
Lead Designer
La Voz (The Voice) Magazine
04.2013 - 08.2014
Freelance Graphic Designer
Kelly Thomas Designs
01.2008 - Current
Graphic Designer
Liberty Church
06.2006 - 01.2021
Graphic Design 1 - Graphic Design
Solano Community College
Infographic Fundamentals, 01/01/16, Present, 1h 11m, Lynda.com, Amy Balliett
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