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objective

creative, results-focused graphic artist/designer with expertise in developing dynamic presentations eager to contribute talents toward supporting a progressive organization in producing quality media.

profile

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and technologies and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  proficient in design, print, and digital output.

ø  demonstrate initiative by creating and executing procedures to accelerate output and minimize expenses.

ø  effectively develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize productivity, efficiency and profitability.

ø  proactively train, develop and direct motivated teams and create a collaborative environment conducive to achieving high levels of employee retention and job satisfaction.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  facilitate smooth communication between staff and senior personnel and expedite workflow to attain objectives.

ø  online portfolio:  www.babeecher.com.

ø  member of national association of photoshop professionals (napp).

professional experience

various organizations                                                                                                                      2008-present

freelance/consultant

  contribute creativity and initiative in supporting christian coalition and mcdonald's division, coca-cola company.

  steered diverse projects including website voter guide downloading and creation of powerpoint presentations.

 

the coca-cola company, atlanta, ga                                                                                              1997-2008

manager, business support group           

  exhibited leadership skills in managing 6-member team providing graphic support locally, nationally and worldwide.

  strategically offered services in-house, leading to $40k annual cost savings in outside vendor contracts.

  applied solid technical skills toward innovatively developing graphics within established templates or design parameters; designed new templates adopted throughout the division.

  demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills toward building and establishing key relationships and liaising effectively with clients, while ensuring timely deliverables.

  illustrating detail orientation and organizational abilities, structured and maintained a constantly evolving graphics library of logos and product shots.

  proficiently designed and produced collateral material including tent cards, name badges, agendas, posters, and newspaper and magazine ads.

  produced and edited photographic images, utilizing digital camera and photoshop.

production artist / proofreader, the creative source

  ensured product quality and consistency through proficient proofreading of all printed materials and websites.

  successfully designed, created and edited various print and electronic media projects.

 

prior experience

 

illustrator/draftsman c u.s. navy; held top secret and above clearance in designing/producing maps, viewgraphs, slides, programs, flyers, public relations pieces, and handouts.

education

aa in fine art - tidewater community college, virginia beach, va

honors: graduated summa cum laude, phi theta kappa honor society, 3.953 gpa

aa in commercial art - art institute of atlanta, atlanta, ga

technical skills

software experience both mac and pc: photoshop, illustrator, acrobat, powerpoint, indesign, dreamweaver