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Graphic Designer
Carrie Starks
Los Angeles, CA
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About
Art has always been a way for me to express myself. Whether pen, pencil or paintbrush, I have consistently viewed the world and everything in it as my canvas. Because of my fondness for people and the love of creating, I decided to take that passion and pursue a career in graphic design. I love to share my enthusiasm as a designer and artist.
I rarely take the same route to or from anywhere. This is similar to my approach to tackling a creative project. I take great pride in my work and I am devoted to deliver effective, focused products that fit my clients’ needs. I have an upbeat attitude and keen eye when it comes to creating. -
Education
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Associates of Science Graphic DesignThe Art Institute, Hollywood2010 - 2012The Associate Degree Program in Graphic Design emphasized hands-on learning and technical skills by utilizing industry-related technology and software to complete projects by industry professionals. Courses included, but limited to, typography, illustration, interface design and web development.
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Bachelors of Arts TheatreWestern Illinois University1997 - 2000The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre is a liberal arts degree. The BA in Theatre provided a well-rounded core of Theatre courses in acting, stagecraft, theatre history, dramatic literature, and theatre design and technology.
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Experience
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Graphic DesignerCBRELos Angeles, CAOct 2017 - Present (7 years 2 months)• Designs business presentations, proposals and BOVs (Broker Opinion of Value) for the SoCal region, and National teams (as-needed)
• Produces graphic artwork to support marketing items for print or web
• Designs team marketing items: brochures, leave behinds, market updates, site plans, financing & comps
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FREELANCE DESIGNERLos Angeles, CAOct 2016 - Present (8 years 2 months)• Design email blasts through Constant Contact to promote school events & seminars.
• Rack Card design for both schools.
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PRODUCTION ARTISTPasadena, CAAug 2013 - Present (11 years 4 months)• Execute the production of all marketing materials for 6 offices (200+ people) with brochures, postcards, e-flyers, websites & print ads.
• Coordinate with vendors preparing & packaging files for print.
• Layout & design of monthly event calendar for company.
• Create email campaigns for new listings/open houses, company news, & monthly event calendars through Constant Contact & MailChimp.
• Document & track invoicing for the marketing department.
• Promote on all social media sites: new listings, company publicity & events.
• Meet all deadlines under pressure & can adapt to unexpected schedule changes -
FREELANCE DESIGNERStarlights, Inc.Chicago, IL2011 - Present (13 years)• Conception & design of apparel for competition season.
• Create social media graphics to share for events. (2011-present) -
FREELANCE DESIGNERWest Hollywood, CAJun 2013 - Nov 2013 (5 months)• Conception, layout & design of pitch booklet.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNERWest Hollywood, CAOct 2009 - Jul 2013 (3 years 9 months)• In-house designer for all marketing materials: posters, playbills,
promotional flyers, banners & print ads.
• Layout & design of quarterly newsletter “The Strasbergian” & the New Student Handbook.
• Create/design & update administrative documents.
• Coordinate email campaigns for school news & event calendars.
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Awards
Graduated with honors from The Art Institute, Hollywood in 2012
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@carriestarks, member since 2013
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