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Hello!

As a graphic designer my objectives are threefold. First is the functionality of the design that targets clear communication of the message. I strive for simple solutions where simple is better than complex and complex is better than complicated. The challenge is to couple simplicity with visual sophistication. At the initial stages of a project I research ideas. Then I select the best possible option and start modeling, redefining and prototyping.

The second is an aesthetic aspect where I attend to the formal elements of the design such as symmetry, balance, consistency, and overall organization making the final product pleasing to the eye.

Ultimately I believe in collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with clients. Whether I work with one person or a group, I try to reach a larger audience and stay open and flexible to their needs. I provide them with multiple options and successfully arrive at the best possible solution that fully meets and exceeds their expectations.

EDUCATION

  • Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, September 2005 - June 2009

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

  • Minor in Russian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nordstrom | Digital Image Specialist, Seattle, WA, October 2010 - Present

  • Executing high volume image post-production within a 24hr cycle to maximize selling opportunity while maintaining an optimized customer visual experience through tight image quality assurance oversight

  • Providing the best visual representation of items through highest quality retouching standards

  • Acting as Digital Asset Management liaison between Studios and Nordstrom online coordination teams and marketing, providing on-demand research, reporting, production communications and image transfers for all teams

  • Color verification and image fixes – mitigating returns/losses based upon customer satisfaction with item and color accuracy

  • Fit Adjustments – assuring accurate fit representation by digitally adjusting product to styling guidelines

  • Image Testing – providing production services for test projects

SignDog Media | Web and Graphic Designer/Assistant to Print Production Manager, Ellensburg, WA, December 2009 - September 2010

  • Designed brochures, collateral materials, logos, flyers, signage, websites, posters

  • Demonstrated proficiency in taking down specifications to a customer’s design, as well as providing appropriate artwork when a customer didn’t know what they wanted, incorporated any design elements customer gave in order to create a consistent piece of artwork

  • Communicated with clients and discussed jobs, making sure that clients had supplied correct and sufficient files in order to be able to print their artwork

  • Worked closely with clients, designers, art directors and in-house staff

  • Worked one-on-one with each customer from beginning of idea conception to a finished printed piece

  • Communicated with and educated customers on how to properly set up files for proper output

  • Converted files to proper output for print. Gave advice on the best way to get the best quality printing for the least amount of cost

Conde Nast/Women’s Wear Daily | Assistant Graphic Designer, New York, NY, June - September 2009

  • Collaborated and assisted Art Director in event flyers, layouts, posters, and E-blasts

  • Assisted Executive Director to prepare materials for event speakers

  • Worked with Sponsorship Coordinator to gather research materials from sponsors attending CEO Summits and teamed up with Attendee Marketing Director to organize registration forms, vendor invoices, and promotional materials

  • Managed on-site attendee requests

  • Consolidated all information from each event and created a digital archive

FREELANCE

Jonathan Bishop Photography | Photo Retoucher, Seattle, WA, January 2018

  • Color corrected and photo retouched real estate imagery

Alana Antique & Estate Jewelry | Graphic Designer/Photo Retoucher, Seattle, WA, September 2015 - 2016

  • Color corrected and photo retouched high-end jewelry

  • Designed magazine advertisements

Carrie Robinson | Photo Retoucher, Seattle, WA, June 2011 - 2012

  • Color corrected and photo retouched high end on figure fashion

Central Washington University | Graphic Designer, Ellensburg, WA, December 2009 - 2011

  • Designed posters for various concerts held at the CWU Department of Music

Modern Media Center | Graphic Designer, Tbilisi, Georgia, September 2009 - 2010

  • Designed book cover for Vol. 1 of Collected Stories by Georgian author Zurab Chachava

  • Designed book cover for Viva Water Polo! by Georgian author Zurab Chachava

DList Magazine | Graphic Designer, Seattle, WA, February 2009 - April 2009

  • Executed layout for denim fashion designer Dolores Gill

Ana Katarina Sustainable Luxury | Graphic Designer, January - June 2009

  • Created business card, letterhead, and website that visually expressed clients’ aesthetics and philosophical framework

Sky Movement Presents | Graphic Designer, Seattle, WA, December 2008 - 2009

  • Designed promotional flyers, posters, and album cover for Seattle based rap artist Clemm Rishad’s Sky Movement Tour

  • Consecutively published featured layouts in Seattle’s DList Magazine

  • Created promotional materials for MTV original pilot “Teddy T’s Mrs”

FAMU - Premiere Fashion and Music Networking Organization | Graphic Designer, Seattle, WA, December 2008 - March 2009

  • Designed advertisements targeting fashion and music industry professionals to promote networking and communication

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Native: English, Russian, Georgian

  • Working Knowledge: Spanish

TOOLS

  • Photoshop

  • Wacom Tablet

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • Acrobat

  • Word/Excel/PowerPoint

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • President of Homeowners Association - Board of Directors 2018 - 2020

  • Vice President of Homeowners Association - Board of Directors 2017 - 2018

  • Treasurer of Central Washington University AIGA 2008 - 2009