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Tamara Turner

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Creative and detail-driven Graphic Designer with six years of experience delivering impactful print and digital designs across editorial, corporate, and educational sectors. Adept at translating complex ideas into compelling visuals that reflect contemporary aesthetics and inclusive values. Proven ability to manage projects independently—from concept through execution—while collaborating seamlessly in a team. Recognized for thoughtful visual storytelling, sharp attention to detail, and a strategic approach to problem-solving that exceeds client expectations and elevates brand narratives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Press Designer

Standard Printing
11.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with clients from diverse sectors, including governmental agencies and small businesses, to design customized marketing collateral that aligns with their distinct brand identities and strategic goals.
  • Utilize strong graphic communication skills to meet client expectations and deliver high-quality printed materials.

Operations Coordinator

SchoolPictures.com
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Boosted average order value by 172%, from $18 to $49, through strategic rebranding and the introduction of expanded photo package options that enhanced customer offerings and increased sales.
  • Managed a team to streamline production processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality photographs.

Graphic Design Specialist

Shapiro Design Lab
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conceptualized and designed compelling marketing flyers that significantly increased service awareness, driving higher community engagement and enhancing the lab's brand visibility within the local market.
  • Applied expert design skills to layout and design promotional materials, boosting client engagement.

Editorial Illustrator

The Michigan Daily
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Played an instrumental role in establishing a high standard of illustration quality, with leadership acknowledging my style as a benchmark for the team, leading to improved reader engagement and visual consistency across the publication.
  • Contributed product illustrations and editorial designs that communicated complex ideas with clarity and creativity.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05-2023

Associate of Fine Arts - Illustration

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
05-2020

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Generative/restorative AI
  • Preparing/imposing files for print production
  • Book, magazine, business card layout Design
  • Visual communication
  • Color theory
  • Organized
  • Client satisfaction

Awards

  • 2024 School Pictures of America Awards Finalist: Sports Team Composite Design
  • 2020 Michigan Community College Press Association: Cartoon Honorable Mention
  • 2019 Michigan Interscholastic Press Association: 1st Place in Illustration

Interests

  • Weightlifting
  • Trivia
  • Traveling
  • AI Image Generation

Clients

  • Saline Area Chamber of Commerce
  • City of Ypsilanti
  • Endurium
  • Herbal Solutions
  • Michigan Computer Supplies
  • All About Animals Rescue
  • Huel
  • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • Matthei Botanical Gardens

Timeline

Pre-Press Designer

Standard Printing
11.2024 - Current

Graphic Design Specialist

Shapiro Design Lab
11.2023 - 04.2024

Operations Coordinator

SchoolPictures.com
04.2023 - 11.2024

Editorial Illustrator

The Michigan Daily
01.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

University of Michigan

Associate of Fine Arts - Illustration

Schoolcraft College

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