7/28/2019 Joann Stephens Design Resume

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VISUALdesignerSecurity Clearance = Secre

JOANNStephen

Jo ann [joh-an] Ste phens [stee-vuhn1. Team player, quick-learner, reliable, motivated

customer-oriented, strong proofing skills, attention to deta2. Excels in fast-paced environments with strict deadline

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Transformwritten/verbal information into conceptionalform using raster and vector graphics.[brochures, magazines, flyers, logos, diagrams, newsletters, invitations,

training manuals, newspaper ads, posters, calendars, maps, signs, display

presentations, programs]

Engravebrass/plastic, mat cutting, large foam boardmounting for displays and presentations.

Scan, resize, restore, recreate, retouch photosand illustrations.

Designcontribution to widely distributed publications.[magazines, newsletters, quarterly catalogs]

Establishand maintain continuous liaison and qualitycontrol between the marketing departments and

program facilitators.

Proofand prep final files to prepare for service bureauand coordinate with in-house printers to ensure digital fi le

are prepped accurately for offset and/or digital printing.

Conductintermediate-level Photoshop peer training.

Operateand maintain professional graphics equipmenfor high-volume printing and distribution.[high-speed copier, large format 42 inkjet plotter, Iris printer, large format

laminator/paper folder/comb-binding/spiral binding/padding machines,hydraulic pressured paper cutter, rotary engraver and manual mat cutter

Resize, rename and batch organize digital filesfor database storage.

Overseethe design and daily maintenanceof company websites.

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joannstephens1@yahoo.com

Visit my online portfolio at:

http://joannstephens.foliohd.com

SOFTWARE:

EDUCATION:BA of Science in Media Arts, 2003

PLATT COLLEGE School of DesignSan Diego, California | GPA: 3.77

AA in Selected Studies, 1998

SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGESan Diego, California | GPA: 3.67

DESIGN SKILLS:

Proficient in: Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator,

InDesign, CorelDraw X6, Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint

Experienced in:Dreamweaver, SharePoint,

InfoPath, Final Cut Pro, Director, Flash,

After Effects, Lightwave, Sound/BB Edit

Graphic Design Specialist (CTR)FFSC/Zeiders, NBSB, San Diego, C

Illustrator (GS-1020-09)The Joint Staff, NSA Base, Norfolk, VA

JOB HISTORY:

Production Artist InternEmagine Digital Studios, San Diego, CA

JUN 02 - AUG 02

Graphic DesignerReamark, San Diego, CA

SEPT 02 - AUG 04

NOV 04 - FEB 06

Graphic Designer (NAF-03)FFR/MWR, NAB Little Creek, Norfolk, VA

Associate to Placement DirectorPlatt College, San Diego, CA

NOV01-MAY02

MAR 06 - MAR 09MAR 09 - DEC 13

Proficient in:Raster/vector design, digital

and offset printing, layout, composition,proofreading, addesktop publishing,campaigns, photo retouch/manipulation/color correction/restoration, CMYKseparations, logo design, file managementand compression, cross-plattform,pre-flightingfiles, engraving, lamination,spiral binding, shrink wrapping, padding,mounting, matting

Experienced in:Web, html, key framing,sound/video editing, flash, animation