Victoria Householder
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About
My dedication, drive and innovation have molded me into the designer that I am today. As a very quick learner, I enjoy the challenge of continually improving my skillset to offer value to clients. I excel at providing ideas and solutions for streamlining efficiency utilizing my design background and knowledge. Plus I've got a great eye for the small details, which never hurts, but might eventually drive me crazy.
Some things I excel at:
MAC and PC platforms
Adobe Creative Suite Cloud
DesignMerge
HP SmartStream Designer
Microsoft Office Suite
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Variable Data - rules in particular - I enjoy a puzzle and a challenge!
Personal Skills
Creative - (nothing like pointing out the obvious!)
Detail-orientated
Effective communicator
Innovative
Self-starter
Quick learner
Multi-tasker
Ability to work with and hit tight deadlines
Ability to create and comprehend brand guidelines
Dedicated
Team player
In my downtime, which is crammed in sometimes, I enjoy interior design and building things - like the bookshelf and radiator cover in the Work Samples below. Power tools are fun! I'm also a pretty decent baker - cookies, cakes, pies - oh and don't forget the oreo crack balls - a must have during the holidays! -
Education
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Bachelor of Science Studio ArtsIllinois State University1996 - 1998BS in Studio Arts with a concentration in Photography
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Experience
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Graphic DesignerMilan, United StatesApr 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)• Visual and UX Design to assist development with graphics for websites, email and social media
• Brand expertise including writing guidelines and adhering to client brand standards
• Corporate identity design, implementation and photography
• Generating work instructions and department processes
• Continually research for most efficient methods of output and technology
• Create and merge variable data templates for personalized mailings
• Outsource to freelancers and external agencies as necessary
• Work daily with Fortune 500 clients in consumer retail and business facing areas -
Graphic Design Media ManagerGroup OMilan, ILMar 2006 - Apr 2016 (10 years 1 month)• Managed design team of 8
• Hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring
• Art directions and creative expertise
• Traveled as needed for client and vendor meetings
• Completed design tasks listed above as Graphic Designer for Group O -
Creative DesignerDavenport, IASep 2005 - Nov 2005 (2 months)• Developed Flash creative for use in digital touchscreen applications and displays
• Created advertisements and demos to promote company sales and growth -
Merchandising Graphic DesignerFort Wayne, INMay 2003 - Aug 2005 (2 years 3 months)• Responsible for original concept and creation of products sold in a variety of Stumps catalogs
• Created designs, technical illustrations and instructions for overseas vendors
• Created mock-up samples for live product generation
• Catalog layout and cover design
• Mural design
• Themed Kit design and technical illustration
• Packaging design
• Macintosh technical support
• Photo shoot assistance with product procurement and set up as well as touch-up and archiving -
Graphic DesignerDavenport, IANov 2001 - Apr 2003 (1 year 5 months)• Responsible for Direct Mail design concepts
• Prepress set-up and delivery
• Manipulation of client delivered art to fit printing limitations
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Graphic DesignerDavenport, IAJun 2000 - Nov 2001 (1 year 5 months)• Responsible for design of all marketing and advertising materials
• Created brochures, installation manuals, newsletters, website graphics, folders, posters, tradeshow materials, photo sourcing and selection -
Second Shift Graphic Design SupervisorEast Moline, ILJun 1998 - Apr 2000 (1 year 10 months)• Managed second shift design staff
• Created trading cards, postcards, packaging, displays, business cards, greeting cards, brochures, posters
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Awards
• 2012 - 2016 Group O Ovation for outstanding work, received 6 in 4 years
• 2007 - Received 2 American Graphic Design Awards, one for a website and the other for a series of postcards
• 2004 - Stumps employee of the month for November (approx. 500 employees)
• 2003 - Centennial Service Award - City of East Moline for contribution of design work for 100th year City celebration
• 1998 - JMC Award for 2 photographs at the Annual Student Exhibition at the Illinois State Galleries -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@vmtvhouse, member since 2015
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