CAROL J. WAGNER
PHONE: 630-299-0108
E-FAX: 630-566-O849
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Award-winning Graphic Designer with extensive experience in multimedia, marketing and print design. I have a keen aesthetic sense that pays attention to detail. I am proficient in graphics software, and imaging issues. I have exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns; accustomed to performing in a deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
Creative experience in the following:
PRINT MULTIMEDIA MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL
►Brochures►Promotional flyers►Newsletters►Media kits►Catalogs
►Print advertisements►Computer graphics►Online presentations►Video, sound, and 3-D
►Animation for interactive CDs►Targeted e-mail campaigns►Screen printing ►T-shirts ►Posters ►Client gift packages ►Various promotional items ►Press releases
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Platforms: Mac OS 8, Windows XP Professional/Me/2000/98.
Software Expertise: Coral Draw, Macromedia Dream Weaver, Homestead, Flash, QuarkXPress; Adobe Acrobat Reader and Distiller, Photoshop, PageMaker, and Illustrator, MS FrontPage, FxFoto, ArcSoft Photo Impressionist 5, Nero 6 Ultra Edition; Digital, and Photo Show. I am also proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook), as well as Word Perfect Suite 8.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Free Lance Graphic Design
Tony Weeds Pizza, Sugar Grove Methodist Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Johns Upholstery, Baltic Staffing Inc., T & L Mfg, Alpha Christian Registry and Aurora Central Catholic High School, are a few of the companies I have worked with.
Key Achievements:
►Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design for newsletters and promotional
materials. Created design theme and graphics for presentations, training videos and corporate websites. I participated with a team of administrators, in effort to produce a streamline production of policy manuals, and educational materials, for newly hired employees, and freelance designers.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
1990-Present, CBWUNLIMITED, Aurora, IL
Worked on page layout and design of editorial content for several volunteer organizations; i.e.: Aurora Central Catholic High, Washington Middle School, St. Peters Catholic School, Nicholson Elementary School, Holy Angels Catholic Church. Also do continuous work for Sharpenter Firearms and Sharpenter Enterprises. I was involved in a large amount of photo research, image organization, and coordination of high-end image editing.
Key Achievements:
►Coordinated staff participation in community-sponsored charitable events.
►Responsible for all community event marketing and advertising materials.
1999-PresentJanna Patterson; Jannasplace Salon, River Grove, IL
Act as Art Director for cover illustrations of her yearly calendar (creator or the cover illustrations). Currently develop concepts and artwork for all her marketing material. Also designed and maintain her website.
Key Achievements:
►Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design for newsletters and
promotional materials and sales collateral. Created design theme and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, training videos and corporate websites.
1995-2003Wayne Leveque: New Homeowners Association, Aurora, IL
I executed layout design for coupons, books, and marketing pieces. I worked closely with the marketing manager, aiding in the conception of direct mail, ads, and product catalogs. I was responsible for collecting and tracking digital images for extensive art programs. I also provided digital photo editing work.
Key Achievements:
►Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials.
Collaborated with creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork for marketing and promotional materials. Participated in production of print and promotional items
EDUCATION/TRAINING
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, San Bernadino, California
Major in Business Admin/Computer Science, Minor in Graphic Arts (1980)
WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Sugar Grove, IL
Major in Pre Education (1976)
WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL, Aurora, IL
College Prep (1973)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST