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Shelley Ruffing

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Versatile professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in graphic design, project management, client communication, and problem-solving to navigate complex contract requirements with ease. Excel in time management, adaptability, and teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracted Worker – Graphic Design

UC College of Allied Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH
09.2015 - Current
  • Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create cohesive designs for brand identity and promotional materials.
  • Designed compelling graphics and visual materials for marketing campaigns across various platforms.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self Employed
Cincinnati, OH
08.2006 - Current
  • Fulfill independent design projects for clients, as well as personal projects for sales with a personal online store, 2twenty design.
  • 2twenty design: Create designs for custom stationery, such as birthday invitations, greeting cards, and baby announcements. Design custom wedding invitation packages, including programs, and save-the-date cards.
  • B&B Specialty Piping Co.: Designed logo and company letterhead. Created the layout and overall design for the product catalog, line card, and other product materials. Integrated a new logo to customize branded promotional materials, such as desk calendars and notepads.

Lead Graphic Designer

Advertising Vehicles
Blue Ash, OH
02.2014 - 06.2014
  • Served as the primary contact between owners, the install department, the accounting department, account executives, and the design team.
  • Assigned new accounts and orders to a three-member design team. Ensured even distribution of tasks and timely project completion.
  • Evaluated all completed jobs according to the level of difficulty and project type, such as single vehicle wrap, wraps with different vehicle types, and singular transit ads. Utilized job ratings to determine quarterly bonuses.

Graphic Designer

Advertising Vehicles
Blue Ash, OH
08.2011 - 02.2014
  • Designed marketing campaigns and artwork for local and national companies, including full-vehicle wraps, billboards, storefront and event signage, and business cards.
  • Created transit advertisements for multiple types of transit vehicles for the Cincinnati, Nashville, Lexington, and Cleveland markets, including exterior bus advertisements (full bus wrap, extended Kongs, full back, Super Tails, and Kings Kongs), as well as interior ads (interior cards and Michelangelo ceilings).
  • Interacted with the creative staff and the client to determine and clarify project requirements.
  • Ensured that the final production of ideas and designs upheld the degree of quality promised to the client, and achieved budget and deadline considerations.

Account Specialist / CSR

Formica
Evendale, OH
08.2009 - 08.2011
  • Coordinated orders and claims for the South region with up to 100 accounts within Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi.
  • Provided customer service for clients in all business lines, including laminate, solid surfacing, and samples; placed and tracked orders, sharing up-to-date, and detailed production data.
  • Analyzed open order reports and ensured client satisfaction by expediting orders, as needed. Collaborated with the sales team to achieve goals and timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
05-2006

Skills

  • Project management
  • Client collaboration
  • Creative problem solving
  • Visual communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Customer service

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Contracted Worker – Graphic Design

UC College of Allied Health Sciences
09.2015 - Current

Lead Graphic Designer

Advertising Vehicles
02.2014 - 06.2014

Graphic Designer

Advertising Vehicles
08.2011 - 02.2014

Account Specialist / CSR

Formica
08.2009 - 08.2011

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self Employed
08.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Northern Kentucky University

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