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
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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