Kimberly Desselle Bush
Baton Rouge,United States
Summary
Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 10 years of industry success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Professional
Self Employed
04.2021 - Current
- Established Graphic Designer
- Performed Photographer
- Managed local business Web Designs, Magazine and e-Newsletters.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements.
Graphic Designer
Hoffco Signs & Ind Markings
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Photographer and Digital Artist
Kleinpeter Photography
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects, including Baton Rouge Parents Magazine and inRegister Magazine.
Employment Services - Refugee Resettlement
Catholic Charities (AmeriCorps Contract)
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted in conducting assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Coordinated with local government to provide resources to clients.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Created and taught employment curriculum to refugee students.
- Used excellent communication skills to delegate tasks and achieve successful event outcomes.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of materials.
Executive Assistant/Marketing and Communications Coordinator
St. Luke's Episcopal Church/School
06.2010 - 04.2016
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and donation data.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Media And Web Design
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PAAssociate of Science - Business And Management
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2024
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Platforms
- Problem Resolution
- Executive Support
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Schedule Planning
- Community Organization
- Customer Service
- Production Deadlines
- Promotional Materials Development
Community Outreach
AmeriCorps: The Corporation for National and Community Service.
Volunteers at St. Vincent dePaul Homeless Shelter and Women and Children's Shelter.
Louisiana Photographic Society.
Timeline
Business Professional
Self Employed
04.2021 - Current
Graphic Designer
Hoffco Signs & Ind Markings
07.2017 - 04.2021
Photographer and Digital Artist
Kleinpeter Photography
07.2016 - 07.2017
Employment Services - Refugee Resettlement
Catholic Charities (AmeriCorps Contract)
04.2015 - 07.2016
Executive Assistant/Marketing and Communications Coordinator
St. Luke's Episcopal Church/School
06.2010 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Media And Web Design
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Associate of Science - Business And Management
Delgado Community College
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