Kendra Szymarek
Denver,CO
Summary
Passionate Senior Graphic Designer consistently recognized for her energetic demeanor and fresh and innovative strategies. Demonstrates high level of proficiency in design, web and multimedia software and applications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
Conn’s HomePlus
06.2022 - Current
- Solely responsible for designing TV Wall videos, showcasing remarkable creativity which garnered the attention of LG & Samsung. Resulted in securing additional funds for future partnership endeavors.
- Reviewed work submitted by other designers in order to ensure quality assurance standards were met.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior designers on various creative tasks.
- Presented creative ideas and artwork at internal meetings with the Marketing Team.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with team members to generate ideas for upcoming projects.
- Collaborated in designing lockups, campaign style guides, and animations for various seasonal tent pole events throughout the year during daily scrum meetings.
Multimedia Designer
Self-Employed
Dallas, TX
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Created billboards, print collateral, packaging, and social posts for prestigious clients like Wal-Mart, Neiman Marcus, and Banter by Piercing Pagoda
- Created engaging captions and copy to enhance social media presence and drive user engagement across multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with influencers to develop compelling Instagram stories and crafted captivating captions showcasing their authentic brand identities
- Redesigned client pitch decks such as Barstool Sports’ Saturdays Are For The Boys and edited photos from photographer for Barstool Sports’ Chicks to increase appeal to advertisers.
Contract Sr. Graphic Designer
Golden Operating Corp.
Addison, TX
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed and packaged production files for a wide range of marketing collateral including banners, billboards, flyers,garden signs,windows ads,stanchions and store menus.
- Designed and produced various branded collateral for the 2021 Conference, such as event signage, brochures, t-shirts, PowerPoint template, agenda, and swag.
- Produced digital assets for social media channels, website, and online ordering app.
- Revamped all menus, creating new designs from scratch and resizing to fit new digital menu boards.
- Collaborated with Marketing Department to develop innovative concepts for upcoming promotions
- Created wireframes for Golden Chick’s new online ordering app.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Public Relations
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TexasSkills
- Print and digital design
- Email creation
- Social media designer
- Video editing
- Animation and motion graphics
- Adobe Creative Suite
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- XD
- AfterEffects
- Lightroom
- Premiere
- Microsoft Office
- Photo editing
- Typography
- Logo design
- Branding
Websites
Soft Skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Energetic
- Empathetic
- Friendly
- Creative
- Flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Organization
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
Conn’s HomePlus
06.2022 - Current
Multimedia Designer
Self-Employed
09.2021 - 06.2022
Contract Sr. Graphic Designer
Golden Operating Corp.
05.2021 - 09.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Public Relations
Texas Tech University
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