Graphic Designer and Brand Strategist

Erika Wong

Portland, OR

coroflot.com

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Erika is a multi-talented graphic designer with a flair for branding and packaging design. In addition to her clean and elegant sense of style, she is also known for her precise attention to detail and ability to communicate and work effectively with both creative and technical staff.

A master’s degree complements a decade of experience in graphic design for several industries. Erika is goal-focused, driven, and project-oriented, with extremely strong work ethic. She adapts effortlessly to changing work demands and makes sound independent decisions.

Bilingual (Cantonese Chinese/English); conversational knowledge of French and Mandarin Chinese. Mastery in: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, QuarkXPress, Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Keynote, proofing, press checking, and photography. Familiarity in: After Effects, Premiere, Dreamweaver, HTML/CSS, and WordPress.
Education
- Master of Science in Packaging Design
  
  PRATT INSTITUTE
  
  2002 - 2004
- Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design, with French minor
  
  PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
  
  1997 - 2001
Experience
- Graphic Designer (volunteer)
  
  Asian American Youth Leadership Conference
  
  Dec 2013 - Present (10 years 11 months)
  
  Developed new logo and branding for this annual youth conference. Edit photos/copy and manage production of marketing materials and conference guide.
- Graphic Designer / Brand Lead
  
  CH2M HILL
  
  Portland, OR
  
  Sep 2012 - Present (12 years 2 months)
  
  Create visual displays, marketing materials, inforgraphics/technical illustrations, PowerPoint presentations, and business proposals for this global engineering/architectural/construction firm.
  - Serve as brand lead by developing new templates and advising internal cleints in brand usage.
- Graphic Design Specialist
  
  FLIR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS INC.
  
  Wilsonville, OR
  
  Feb 2010 - Sep 2012 (2 years 7 months)
  
  Developed advertisements, brochures, trade show graphics, in-store displays, packaging, PowerPoint presentations, web banners/graphics and collateral marketing materials for this infrared camera manufacturer.
  - Streamlined communication/file transfer process used for vendors and international regions, simplifying Box.net access. This system reduced delays and improved efficiency in a critical segment.
- Graphic and Packaging Designer
  
  LOGITECH INC.
  
  Vancouver, WA
  
  Dec 2005 - Jan 2009 (3 years 1 month)
  
  Laid out packaging and associated pieces; collaborated with design manager to create templates and technical illustrations for this high-tech manufacturing entity. Corrected, retouched and manipulated photos. Prepared files for delivery to print vendors and other company regions.
  - Created library of line art to expedite searches for appropriate graphics.
- Graphic Designer
  
  COTTAGE CATALOG
  
  Portland, OR
  
  May 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 7 months)
  
  Designed stationery and catalog pages, communicated with printers and paper vendors. Assisted with product selections and preparation for photo shoots. Color corrected and touched up product images in catalog. This was a startup company.
- Graphic Design Intern
  
  Barry David Berger & Associates
  
  New York, NY
  
  Oct 2003 - May 2004 (7 months)
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