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Profile Information
- Title:
- Graphic Designer
- Media Type:
- Publishing
- Media Realm:
- Creative Agency
- Home Region:
- South
- Past Companies & Brands
- PQC International Inc.
- I'm Looking For:
- Friends, Networking, Business Partners, Jobs, Inspiration
- Professional Background: (Resume)
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Catreena Dennis
904.505.0776 cell
Personal Summary
Detail Oriented. Works well under pressure. Quick Learner. Cooperative Team Player.
Software and Equipment Knowledge
Mac/PC Platforms
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite/InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator/Acrobat
Education
Full Sail Real World Education 3/05-2/07
Bachelors of Science Degree in Digital Art and Design
Experience
Freelance Graphic Artist- Atlanta GA.
2/07-Present
Company branding
Logo Design
Promotional Products
Custom T-shirt Designs
Custom Skateboard Designs
Makeup Artist
Traditional Artist Watercolor/Acrylic/Graphite/Ink
Graphic Designer PQC International- Norcross, GA.
4/08- Present
Created Marketing and Promotional Print Products
Acted as Art Director for FOCUS Magazine
Assisted in Marketing Campaign Development
Assisted in Product Packaging Design
Developed Vendor/ Sponsor Relationships
Acted as Executive Assistant when needed
Administrative Assistant Property Damage Appraisers- Atlanta, GA.
12/07- 4/08
Performed Data Entry
Conducted excellent Customer Service
Created new updated Advertisement print products
Prioritized and Organized assignments given by insurance companies.
Conducted Invoicing of claims
Developed new Marketing and Promotional Products
Project Coordinator Programming Dept. and Technical Supp Dept.
Colorvision International Inc. Orlando, FL
2/07-12/07
Prioritized projects for the Programming Department
Assisted in streamlining departments for better efficiency
Ordered necessary components for Repair and Research Development
Data entry and tracking of incoming technical issues
Customer service and Troubleshooting
Freelance Graphic Artist Dolce Nightclub Orlando, Florida
8/07-9/07
Prioritized and organized company media projects and events
Assisted in Public Relations, developing press release and coordinating media response
Developed Company branding and printed collateral
Basic clerical duties as well as management over creative employees
Secretary Imaging Technologies Inc. Jacksonville, Florida
7/04-3/05
Data entry
Cash handling and basic office clerical duties
References available upon request
- Personal Interests
- I love love love print. I have a strong belief that gummie bears cure the worst Monday blues. I have a horrible habbit of collecting writing utensils, club fliers, business cards, and of course magazines. I hope to one day work in a magazine company as a graphic designer and grow with the company. I am big on family and karma. "Good things come to those who work hard and are good at heart."
- Education:
- Bachelors in Digital Media
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
Click to see some of my current work!
WorkExamples.pdf
FOCUS Magazine- As acting Art Director I design, layout, and occasionally write for this publication. Please Check it out!
http://lighthousebookseller.com/focusmagazine.html
WorkExamples.pdf
FOCUS Magazine- As acting Art Director I design, layout, and occasionally write for this publication. Please Check it out!
http://lighthousebookseller.com/focusmagazine.html
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I'm not sure how well it will work out for an individual, but as a vendor / Atlanta-based publisher ... they've been a great resource for information and connections.
As others have pointed out ... intern if possible, continue to knock on doors, network and connect.
If you search for "Atlanta" here on MediaPRO you'll find quite a few other professionals in the Atlanta area alone. I'm hoping the Atlanta publishing group will eventually be a place to help connect both local industry experts as well as those new to the industry ... although, it definitely has a ways to go =) .
You should also check out MAGS (Magazine Association of Georgia and the Southeast and see if there are any public events, information or ways for you to connect through them.
And don't forget to do your homework =D ! Your own work can always be pushed, refined and matured. Make sure to stay current with any trends, brands and even non-endemic products (magazines) with similar demographics as the ones your working on or wish to work on.
Finally, don't forget that publishing is an extremely broad field.
There are plenty of trade publications, business-to-business, journals, local mags (I mean real local ... Decatur Living, Cherokee Post, etc.) that may have opportunities for you to connect, as well. They may not be all that glamourous, but they can definitely be a gateway!
intern before you take a job if possible; enthusiasts with passion make better magazines than classicly trained writers with no deep knowledge + love of the subject matter; don't burn bridges — it's a small world; do one thing really well + people will notice...
"im straight out of college with a fresh idea for a new magazine."
start a website instead, add a print component later or if you REALLY want, or start off as a boutique print item (zine?) with a limited run (investment) ala Arkitip magazine, Sneakerfreaker etc
"what will be my biggest investment?"
time + sanity for sure...paper + circulation if you go traditional print, rocket scientists cost money if you go digi...
good luck