Experienced Graphic Designer

Megan McDaniel

Fort Worth, TX

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I am a graphic designer with experience in both print and digital design. My expertise is concentrated in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I also have experience in writing and copy editing.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Journalism
  
  University of North Texas
  
  1995 - 1999
- Bachelor of Arts Psychology
  
  University of North Texas
  
  1995 - 1999
Experience
- Graphic Designer
  
  Galactic Performance Solutions
  
  Nov 2011 - Present (13 years)
  
  Create print and digital materials including brochures, booklets, postcards, banners, etc. for various travel incentive programs and meetings. Also, create and maintain the company's internal marketing and promotional materials.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Sam's Furniture and Appliances
  
  Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year 6 months)
  
  Graphic Designer for furniture store. Projects included weekly newspaper ad, monthly circular, e-blasts, in-store signage, direct mail pieces, billboards, delivery truck skins, and web site maintenance. I also supported the sales staff by answering online inquiries about products and taking occasional phone orders.
- Graphic Designer
  
  C-Level Media - Collection Advisor, CPA Magazine
  
  Feb 2006 - Aug 2008 (2 years 6 months)
  
  Started off as a copy editor for CPA Magazine, as well as conducting some interviews and writing cover stories. Transitioned into head graphic designer for both CPA Magazine and Collection Advisor magazine. Performed all design and layout for both magazines; selected and placed all graphics and pictures; and prepared and submitted PDFs for print production.
- Teacher
  
  Fort Worth ISD
  
  Jul 2002 - Feb 2006 (3 years 7 months)
  
  Taught journalism, newspaper, yearbook, and English classes at Southwest High School.
- Sales Associate
  
  Crate & Barrel
  
  Oct 2001 - Jul 2002 (9 months)
  
  Sales Associate. Assisted customers, set product displays, kept store clean and organized, assisted with registry creations and purchases, and rang up customers on the register.
- Marketing Coordinator/Graphic Designer
  
  The Expo Group
  
  Jan 2001 - Oct 2001 (9 months)
  
  Started off as marketing coordinator for a fiber optics trade show. Quickly transitioned into graphic designer for all of the technical trade shows that the company produced. Designed trade show materials, including programs, postcards, invitations, and flyers.
- Marketing Coordinator/Graphic Designer
  
  Harcourt School Publishers
  
  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 (1 year)
  
  Marketing coordinator and graphic designer for college textbook publishing company. Assisted sales staff with marketing materials and designed advertisements.
- Productions Intern
  
  Magnolia Media Group
  
  Jun 1999 - Sep 1999 (3 months)
  
  Assisted the head graphic designer at Magnolia Media Group. Primarily used Photoshop to touch-up and color-correct photographs, perfected using the pen tool in Photoshop, and prepared magazine pages for preflight.
Awards

Who's Who Among American High School Teachers 2003/2004, Who's Who Among American High School Teachers 2004/2005
Affiliations

National Association of Photoshop Professionals
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- Publishing
- Services
- Retail
- Education
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Director and Associate/Full Professor, Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design, College of DAAP

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