christinaDeLeeuw

graphic & web design • marketing• illustration

 
 

Resumé

Adept and creative graphic designer/marketing assistant. Expertise includes web, print, direct mail, newsletters, and marketing collateral development. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
Three years professional experience in the graphic design and marketing fields.
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Grand Valley State University.

Skills

Operating Systems: Mac OSX and PC platforms

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, GoLive, Indesign, QuarkXpress and Dreamweaver

Web Design and Development: basic knowledge of HTML , CSS  and image preparation for web.

Traditional Art Media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and charcoal


Experience

Wiskirchen Studios - Kentwood, MI
Artisan and Studio Manager - March 2008 to present

  1. •Coordinate daily work activities to ensure that studio is adequately staffed, work is assigned, and resources are available to meet performance and profitability objectives and deadlines.

  2. •Design, create and restore stained glass windows, religious paintings, murals and sculptures.

One Stop - Walker, MI
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant - July 2006 to March 2008

  1. •Coordinate marketing campaigns for online, interactive media, and print publications.

  2. •Management of website including design, maintenance, and adjustment.

  3. •Work with creative team on brand imaging and product development.

  4. •Assist in selection (and design when needed) of promotional items.

  5. •Develop content for direct mail, field sales, media advertising, tradeshows, and Web site.

  6. •Design and distribution of email campaigns, case stuffers, fax communications, catalogs, trade publication ads, product brochures, tradeshow booth signs and promotional pieces.             

  7. •Design, setup and takedown of tradeshow booths.

  8. •Product preparation for tradeshows and front room display racks.

    B.comm - Holland, MI 

Graphic/Web Designer - 2005 to 2006

  1. •Work closely with clients to create designs within deadline and customer budget requirements.

  2. •Successfully manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion.

  3. •Develop brand and corporate identities, web sites, advertisements, and annual reports.

  4. •Aid in design analysis, editing, and critique.

    Education

Grand Valley State University - Allendale, MI

Bachelor of Fine Arts - 2005