Kathleen Thorpe, Graphic Artist and Illustrator (International) in Pleasant Grove, UT

About

I have over 20 years of International design and design production in the public and private sectors, in addition to operating my own design firm, Wild Horse Creative. Superior design and exceptional service is our mission statement. The customer's needs are paramount. I use my design skills and artistic talent to provide options and solutions for my clients. Creative and passionate graphic designer with a very strong work ethic and extensive experience in the private sector, government contracting, marketing design for a city arts council, higher education, non-profit organizations and individuals. Using Adobe Creative Suite, I have designed and laid out magazines, brochures, flyers, booklets and all manner of signs and printed materials. Also, I have extensive experience designing social media images for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Strong business and creative written communication skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar. In addition, I have used Wix.com to create, build and maintain websites.

Education

Bachelor Marketing/Communications, Business

New Mexico State University

1997 - 2002

Pursuing a bachelor degree to enhance my many years of skilled experience.

Experience

Lead Graphic Designer (Contracted)

Global BioAg Linkages

Alpine, UT

Jun 2020 - Present (4 years 6 months)

I am contracted to support Global BioAg Linkages and Global BioAg Innovations and their sub-companies in the following ways:

Website design, creation and maintenance
Design concepts and implementation for products, brands and events
All marketing materials design
All admin support materials design
Social media posts
HTML email communications creation and release to client database
Social Media writing
Logo Design
Photography and photo editing
Freelance Graphic Artist

Wild Horse Design

UT

Feb 1997 - Present (27 years 10 months)

I own and am the Art Director of Wild Horse Design, established in 1997. As a freelance artist I have enjoyed years-long association with my clients. I have worked professionally in support of the private sector, US Government Department of Defense contracting, higher education and non-profit organizations. My breadth of experience gives me exceptional effectiveness no matter the audience or segment of business or society. My abilities are enhanced by a natural artistic talent but even more important is my knack of "seeing" what my customer is in need of; through conversation and deep understanding. What sets me apart from many designers is my track record of meeting all deadlines, being extremely responsive and available at most any time. I find that these qualities give my clients a sense of stability and confidence that their creative needs will be met at the highest level of creativity and efficiency.
Design and Printing Production Coordinator

UTEP

El Paso, TX

Oct 1998 - Feb 2007 (8 years 4 months)

Responsible for production coordination of the University's marketing materials in the University Communications office. I served as the production coordinator of the design team of four artists, two photographers and six writers. Our team produced a full-color quarterly alumni magazine (NOVA) along with the promotional and marketing pieces for the president of the University as well as the various colleges and departments. Worked closely with the Development office and Alumni office to produce donor outreach marketing materials as well as worked directly for the president of the university producing her institutional materials and event materials, such as invitations, programs, backdrops, presentations and displays. Met with department representatives and vice presidents to brainstorm design concepts and messages. I worked easily under very stringent, time-critical deadlines in a high-visibility office.
PrePress Operator and Graphic Artist

Print World of Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM

Aug 1997 - Sep 1998 (1 year 1 month)

Performed graphic design and layout duties for sheet-fed and web press print publications. Duties included preflighting all digital files to ensure correct color separations, resolution, color profile, accurate font display, ensuring no items are missing or shifted and that all layouts are correct for plate-making or direct to press signature layout. Perform press check to ensure proper color representation.
Computer Publications Assistant III

University Technical Services

NM

Jan 1990 - Aug 1997 (7 years 7 months)

Working in a classified reports office, I honorably held a SECRET level government clearance. In support of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army and Department of the Navy, was responsible for taking raw data, written reports, charts and images from analysts and producing high-quality classified reports, consisting of various volumes. Followed stringent security procedures in the handling of all files, printed pieces and classified waste security and destruction. Demonstrated the ability to work on a high-volume workload, with quick turn-around times while maintaining superior design layout levels and ensuring security measures were followed.

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