Kendra Wiseman
Houston,TX
Summary
Offering strong foundation in visual design and creativity, eager to learn and thrive in dynamic design environment. Brings understanding of design principles and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Ready to use and develop creative thinking and technical skills in Graphic Design Coordinator role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
Vaskey Media
07.2023 - Current
- Enhancing Vaskey Media’s market visibility through groundbreaking design campaigns
- Streamlined workflow to cut project turnaround times by20%
- Refined design accuracy, achieving99% client satisfaction rates
- Addressing complex design challenges, bolstering team’s problem-solving capabilities
- Created promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures
- Performed research on competitors and market trends
- Created, designed, and prepared print materials for electronic output and/or production
Graphic Designer2
University of Houston
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Consulted with internal and external clients about print projects and produced materials to the clients’ satisfaction
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative environment that boosted team creativity
- Organized print projects and coordinates them through the printing and distribution processes
- Guided team through advanced design training, improving overall skill set
- Conceptualized a multi-platform branding strategy, elevating UH’s market presence
- Maintains thorough files and accounting of past projects
- Handled routine projects, often on a quick turnaround basis
- Adhered strictly to established deadlines
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
Junior Graphic Designer
Vaskey Media
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted regular market research to stay current with design trends and incorporate fresh ideas into projects
- Designed logos for products and businesses
- Maintained an organized design library
- Resizes and handles production work on existing design work to build out campaign collateral
- Elevated brand visibility by designing eye-catching marketing materials, boosting client engagement
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
Senior Graphic Designer
New Light Church
03.2005 - 04.2018
- Conceptualized and executed a re-branding initiative, elevating church image
- Meticulously managed graphic design projects from concept through completion, ensuring high standards
- Consistently met tight press deadlines, balancing multiple projects, external pre-press and vendors
- Improved Bookstore sales 25% with innovative Marketing designs for public purchases
- Increased job productivity by using universal templates for various departments
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent messaging across print, digital, and social media platforms.
- Boosted customer engagement by creating eye-catching visuals tailored specifically for targeted demographics.
- Resolved critical design challenges creatively while maintaining consistency with established branding guidelines.
- Revamped outdated collateral materials, resulting in a more modern look that resonated with target audiences.
- Led creative direction and managed design teams, resulting in award-winning campaigns and products.
- Created engaging presentations that effectively communicated complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
Education
AAS - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX09.2004
Skills
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- CREATIVE THINKING
- Branding
- Design thinking
- Adobe creative suite
- Packaging design
- UI and UX design
- Email marketing design
- Presentation design
- Layout design
- Art direction
- Social media graphics
Accomplishments
- University of Houston Division of Student Affairs Collaborating Team -2021-2022 Annual ReportWinner (Bronze Award)
- Mentored a team of junior designers who have won Honorable Mentions (ACUI: Steal This Idea2023)
- Improved Bookstore sales25% with innovative marketing designs for public purchases. (NewLight Church)
- Great Fanatic Award - Internship2011 (Walt Disney Company)
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Publications
International School at Salyers Tech Video (Spring ISD Technology Grant Recipient2022)
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
Vaskey Media
07.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer2
University of Houston
04.2022 - 07.2023
Junior Graphic Designer
Vaskey Media
07.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Graphic Designer
New Light Church
03.2005 - 04.2018
AAS - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Houston
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