Kay Umland 317 E. La Palma Ave. No: 39, Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 640-0139 [email protected] / www.designedbyk.com QUALIFICATIONS Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Artist with experience in screen printed apparel, print and web design. Well developed interpersonal and collaborative skills; solution focused team player with well developed communication skills. Talented in building enduring client and vendor relationships. Accustomed to deadline driven environments and set budget requirements. Organized, self motivated, able to set priorities and follow through. Strong hand drawing skills combined with computer generated design. Creative experience with the following: SCREEN PRINTING ● T-shirt & Apparel Design ● Proofs & Print Approval ● Separations & Film ● Pantone Mixes & Ink Matching PRINT ● Logo Design ● Business Cards ● Catalogs, Brochures ● Stationary and Forms ● Ads, Flyers, Posters WEB DESIGN ● Basic Web Design ● Hand Coding ● CSS and HTML ● File Optimization ● Site Maintenance ADDITIONAL ● Photo Manipulation & Retouching ● Hand Drawn Signs & Posters ● Painting & Illustration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Independent Contract Graphic Design Services, 2003-Present Manage and coordinate design projects from concept to sucessful completion. Collaborate with clients to translate ideas, create vision and innovate design solutions unique to client objectives. Meet deadlines within budget while providing excellence in workmanship. Liason between clients and vendors to produce final products per client need. Professional Achievements: ● Increased repeat business for clients. ● Provided design for clients with million-dollar corporations as contracts under tight deadlines. ● Built trusting relationships with designers, clients and vendors. Current Key Client: Studio X Group, Norco, Ca Contract Designer, 2006-Present Create art files according to client specification, generate proofs and revisions. Provide film ready separations, ink mixes and print specs. Continued Kay Umland Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Commercial Apex, LLC., Anaheim, Ca Lead Designer, 2008-2014 Collaborate with clients to design custom printed apparel and draft proofs. Prepare files for printing, including color separation and film preparation for screens.Prepare print work orders; oversee test prints for quality, proper color mix, job specs, then approve final product. Manage design team and daily operations of Graphics Department. Professional Achievements: ● Built strong team environment by encouraging collaboration and open communication with all departments. ● Organize and streamline internal systems to maximize work flow for a continually growing 122 Copy & Printing, Fullerton, Ca Graphic Designer, 2006-2007 Prepared work estimates, overseeing all design steps from idea to completion. Collaborated with team designers to provide signage and promotional materials for shop. Prepared artwork for press and order outsourced printing where needed. Utilized black and color laser printers to produce various printed media and reproduce photos per client need. Professional Achievements: ● Consistently recognized for creative ideas and solutions. ● Returning clients consistantly requested my help over other designers. Education Polaris Career Center: Graphic Design Certification, Print Production, Advanced Graphics, Basic HTML and Web Design, PhotoShop and Illustrator for the Web, Writing Copy for Publication Columbus College of Art and Design: Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Therapy TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY Mac and PC Platforms Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver Accurip, Power Rip & Fast Rip Software Vue Rite Spot Process Separation MS Word, Excel, Open Office Apatana Studio
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