Karen Sue Schlesinger
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KAREN SCHLESINGER
Graphic Design • Color • Layout • Client Relations • Project Management
INNOVATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION ARTIST with superb qualifications and technical capabilities in print media, marketing, and related projects. More than 20 years’ experience applying bachelor’s degree in graphic art to create superior, original layouts and designs within established formats. Understand client deliverables and possess the ability to plan and account for all project phases. Present visual solutions, increasing interest in information communicated.
EFFECTIVELY MANAGE MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND COMPLEX TASKS. An effective communicator, deftly applying skills in cultivating teams and leading junior staff, inspiring cooperation, and building high performance teams. Sensitive to cultural differences; lived and worked in Japan for 7 years. Deadline-driven with a strong accountability and priority setting skills. Ability to work with a large variety of clients; possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; demonstrate expert command and understanding of layout, color theory, and typography in print and digital media. Apply technical knowledge of creative software and design templates as well as high attention to detail in order to verify work and ensure the end product meets stringent specifications.
SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES; willing to relocate. I am passionate about design and committed to making a visual impact.
TECHNOLOGY
+ Adobe CS4-6: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
+ QuarkXpress; WordPress
+ Web: HTML, Flash, Dreamweaver, CSS, and Javascript
+ Fireworks, After Effects (Flash, PDF, PostScript)
+ Microsoft Office Suite, Front Page
RECENT PROJECTS
+ Layout of monthly newsletter distributed to more than 165 households; modernized appearance with new font and graphics.
+ Created small business website that increased business15% in 6 months.
+ Designed monthly webzine with 10,000 views each issue and credited with improving attendance at advertised events by 20%. -
Education
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B.A Graphic DesignKent State University
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Experience
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GRAPHIC DESIGNERSTI-TECDayton, OHDec 2020 - Present (4 years)Overview: Develop strategic design initiatives, graphics, layout, and
marketing collaterals including newsletters, brochures, and other print media.
• Graphic Design contractor Wright Patterson Air Force Base
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Senior Graphic DesignerLoch Harbour GroupJun 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 5 months)Promoted
Overview: Develop strategic design initiatives, graphics, layout, and
marketing collaterals including newsletters, brochures, and
other print media. Responsible for ordering $5,000+ material and supplies coordinated with both government representatives and Corporate Lead/Management to represent Graphics Department for AFRL/RX Corporate Communication Team.
Supplies Includes:
Ordering various large format paper, various sizes of paper for the Lexmark printer.
DVD/CD’s, photography equipment, foam core for mounting and more.
• Graphic Design contractor Wright Patterson Air Force Base
• Adobe suite • Photography/360 degree photography • Video Editing
• Secret Security Clearance available upon request. -
Graphic DesignerLoch Harbour GroupDayton, OHOct 2016 - Nov 2020 (4 years 1 month)Overview: Develop strategic design initiatives, graphics, layout, and
marketing collaterals including newsletters, brochures, and
other print media. Responsible for ordering $5,000+ material and supplies coordinated with both government representatives and Corporate Lead/Management to represent Graphics Department for AFRL/RX Corporate Communication Team.
Supplies Includes:
Ordering various large format paper, various sizes of paper for the Lexmark printer.
DVD/CD’s, photography equipment, foam core for mounting and more.
• Graphic Design contractor Wright Patterson Air Force Base
• Adobe suite • Photography/360 degree photography • Video Editing
• Secret Security Clearance available upon request. -
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/MARKETING REPRESENTATIVEU.S. Navy Morale, Welfare & RecreationBeachwood, United StatesJul 2006 - Nov 2013 (7 years 4 months)Overview: Created marketing materials in support of six recreational programs that served more than 10,000 Navy personnel and their families.
• Credited with increasing participation by 20% through timely, eye-catching marketing materials while remaining on budget and never missing a deadline.
• Designed and compiled graphic materials for monthly webzine seen by more than 16,000.
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Awards
2008-01-01 - Award given for support of MWR Grand Illumination
2009-01-01 - Awarded the Mikoshi Parade Open Base Event Achievement Award -
Skills
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On Coroflot@KarenSue, member since 2011
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