Stephanie Pelouze
Newington,CT
Summary
Accomplished, focused and enthusiastic Sr. Graphic Designer with over 24 years of experience in designing high quality graphics for web, media and print. Highly-motivated with a strong work ethic to deliver professional, visually pleasing results. Fluent in Adobe Create Suite with high degree of experience in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. While creating graphics also managing/maintaining social media campaigns, business pages and you tube channels. Deadline oriented, focused on perfection and overseeing all phases of multiple projects and meeting clients needs from concept to completion. Work very well on my own but also very strong as a team player. Highly skilled at multitasking and managing several projects/platforms at once while also meeting tight deadlines. Very strong communication skills, always finding ways to strategize reducing print/media costs. Super creative, professional, great eye for color and detail, delivering high end graphic results. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills while always looking to take on new challenges.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Graphic Designer
Apple Rehab
Avon, CT
09.2005 - 11.2023
- Designed and created all high-quality graphics for print, web and social media campaigns. Shot my own photography and created illustrations to develop effective visual solutions in designing videos, layouts & more. Created all social media pages, brochures, flyers, posters, online banner ads, magazines, books, bus wrap designs, cover designs, promo items, billboards, logos, ads, signage, mailers, clothing and so much more. I worked with printers and clients to develop and create visuals for multiple platforms negotiating all pricing & pay terms. I created and managed social media campaigns using my graphics to market as well as recruit potential employees. Provided guidance and mentorship to several people through social media platforms. Helping them seek and apply to jobs from my ads throughout 24 skilled nursing facilities. Presented creative ideas and artwork on various creative tasks accurately reflecting our brands message. Ensured accuracy of color, typography and design throughout each project meeting tight deadlines prioritizing job responsibilities. Worked alone as the sole Graphic Designer for 24 Nursing Homes, at Apple Rehab, the last 18+years. Very skilled at adapting to project constraints and resolving problems on my own.
Graphic Designer
Sullivan Paper Company Inc.
West Springfield, MA
01.2002 - 08.2005
- Produced gift wrap designs for all occasions. Anything from Holiday, Birthday, Wedding, Baby, Juvenille, etc. Putting artwork elements into a working repeat pattern. Developed picture frame art and textures, jewelry boxes and gift box packaging, brochures, mailers, design catalogs, packaging labels and more. Displayed numerous designs of gift wrap options for clients like, Saks Fifth Ave., Lindt Chocolate, Macy's, Hallmark and Papyrus in our display room using visual velcro display boards. Collaborated with design team and clients to communicate ideas that inspire and captivate consumers. Double wrapped gift boxes with gift wrap designs by hand (around 250 display boxes, twice a year). Hand tied all sorts of bows to showcase on all final wrapped designs to clients with the top design pattern blending into the bottom box design before velcroed together to the wall. Took photos and held photoshoots of all printed gift wraps to design a full catalog showcasing all gift wrap design options. Used photoshop to recolor all bows/designs on display and in catalogs while using Illustrator to create vector graphics. Created the final showcase posters and postcards for print for clients using my photography of double box wrapped/bowed designs displaying the ALL OCCASIONS lines winners to purchase in stores nationwide.
Junior Graphic Designer
Reminder Publications
Longmeadow, MA
01.2001 - 09.2001
- Invented multiple weekly newspaper ads and helped with weekly print production. Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently while working directly with them. Worked on a design team with senior designers to keep up with the tight weekly deadlines of all advertisements.
Junior Graphic Designer
First Financial Marketing Group
Boston, MA
06.2000 - 01.2001
- Designed flipbooks for banks, teller name stands, brochures, statements, invoices, signs and posters.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies for products based on customer needs.
- Collaborated with owner and developers researching industry trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design/Painting
Massachusetts College of Art And Design
Boston, MA05.2000
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Advertising Campaigns
- Billboard Design
- Book Design
- Bus Wrap Art
- Communication Skills
- Corporate Branding
- Digital Banner Ads
- Digital Imagery
- Effective Time Management
- Freehand Drawing
- Freelance Design
- Illustration
- Logo Creation
- MS Office
- Negotiation Skills
- Painting
- Photography
- Photo Editing
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
- Pre Press Skills
- Print Production
- Project Management
- Social Media Management
- Sign Making
- Typography
- Video Creation
- Visual Design
- YouTube Channel Development
- Website Graphics/Design
- Wordpress
References
- Ann Collette 203.695.2799
- Melanie Meile 860.614.1178
- Michelle Samson 860.888.2495
Timeline
Sr. Graphic Designer
Apple Rehab
09.2005 - 11.2023
Graphic Designer
Sullivan Paper Company Inc.
01.2002 - 08.2005
Junior Graphic Designer
Reminder Publications
01.2001 - 09.2001
Junior Graphic Designer
First Financial Marketing Group
06.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design/Painting
Massachusetts College of Art And Design
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