Kaye Wonder GRAPHIC DESIGNER A talent with a creative and inntuitive mind actively dedicated to visual communication and executing innovative ideas that gets great results. Commited to first-class customer service and building relationships. A self-starter that can work independently, as well as be a leader with a positive attitude. Continues to research new techniques to keep up with the ever-changing technology world. studiok1der@gmail.com Experience
Art Direction/Graphic Design/Production Focused work experience in visual communication and project management in businesses of Finance and Investments, Casino Marketing, Sports Marketing, Sales Marketing Training, Retail, Entertainment, Non-profit, Hospitality and Restaurant Industry. Over 15 years experience Extensive experience in creating visual solutions from concept to final production Extensive experience of production of print and digital print - advertising, corporate identity, branding, financial marketing sales tools and sales ideas, brochures, direct mail, posters, logos, t-shirts, packaging, books, large reports, large format printing and signage, etc. digital - dvd production, e-communication, interactive PDFs, web development Experience in developing and managing brands, new creative programs and campaigns Experience in creating engaging info-graphics in financial reports Understanding of postal requirements and standards for direct mail Experience in creating and designing of presentations Moderate experience in multi-media production Project Management Managing of creative department traffic and operations Creating and managing databases Creating good relationships and managing projects with clients, printers and other vendors Coordinating sales marketing training events (creating books and multi-media tools, managing databases and surveys of attendees) Hiring and managing of contractors and freelancers Managing event and project budgets
Technology Experience Extensive computer knowledge and using as a tool to create graphics Knowledge of both PC and Macintosh platform computers Advanced knowledge of graphic software - Adobe products (CS6, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat) and Quark Xpress Excellent knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher and MS Access Experience in creating and maintaining databases Production experience in Flash Learning new online applications and social marketing processes Additional Information 2 years of management experience Drawing and painting talent American Inhouse Design Award, Graphic Design USA Award for Janus Capital Group Heart Ball Sponorship Advertisement Two Direct Mail Pieces Nominated (American Gaming Awards) Outstanding Achievement in Amateur Photography Award (The International Society of Photographers) Specialties
Specialties Graphic Design, Art Direction, Project Management, Print Production - 16 years Administration (Manager, Traffic, Event Coordination, Assistant Administrator) - 6 years Customer Service - 4 years Industries that I have worked - Finance and Investments, Casino Marketing, Sports Marketing, Sales Marketing Training, Retail, Entertainment, Non-profit, Hospitality and Restaurant Industry Work History Graphic Designer Janus Capital Group (Contractor) Sep 2012 - Present Graphic Designer Creative Group Jun 2011 - Present Working as a freelance designer for multiple companies on a "as needed" basis. They all have asked for me time and time again to return when they needed help. Clients that have used my services: Quiznos, MoneyGram, Worldways Social Marketing and more. Owner/Designer Studio K Aurora, CO Jul 1997 - Present Freelance services for art direction, graphic design and production.
Art Director (contracted) EPrint Solutions Wheat Ridge, CO Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 Managing the creative department. Dealing with vendors and clients and satisfying their graphic design needs. Handling billing and estimating. Designing and producing items for print, web, apparel and large format. Sr. Graphic Designer Wright Casino Marketing (a.k.a. G.A. Wright Marketing) Sep 2007 - Apr 2011 Created campaigns and graphics from concept to production for casinos nationwide ranging from direct mail, ads, signage, web banners, posters and more. Understanding of custom direct marketing, direct mail and graphic variable printing. Managed freelance artists, production artists. Worked closely with the Executive Creative Director on big campaigns. Wore many hats in this position which included traffic manager and some account management. Have had 35% in response to some direct mail I created. Biggest response was 65% to a new points reward program premiere. Project Coordinator TEAM Marketing Group Lone Tree, CO May 2002 - Dec 2003 Coordinated sales training seminars. Created training materials such as books and multi-media cdroms. Created and maintained seminar database for sales marketing training. Assistant to President of company.
Graphic Designer Host Communications (a.k.a. Streetball International) Dallas, TX Jun 1999 - Dec 2000 Created collateral for amateur sporting events such as Hoop- It-Up (basketball), Let-It-Fly (football), Breakout (in-line hockey) and more. Created from concept to final production event collateral that included form brochures, posters, flyers, ads, signage, retail items and other marketing and event needs. Directly working with NCAA, NBA and NHL. Graphic Designer (Contracted) Viacom Retail/Blockbuster Dallas, TX Jul 1997 - Dec 1998 Created and handled production of retail graphics and packaging for Viacom brands such as Paramount Picutres (movies and tv), Nickelodeon, Nick @ Nite, MTV and more. Creating and presenting retail products for retail buyers. Education BFA-Emphasis Graphic Design Metropolitan State College Still in need of 16 credit hours for degree. University of North Dallas Denton, TX Corresponding classes to add to Degree with Metro. Kaye Wonder studiok1der@gmail.com