Courtney Weed • Graphic Artist

Summary

Graphic designer experienced with corporate identity, direct mail & advertising.Special emphasis on conceptual design with high attention to detail.Excellent skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, and Adobe Illustrator.High level of computer literacy. Diligent worker who consistently meets deadlines under pressure.

4/98 to present - Graphic Designer and Art Director - Absolute Graphics

Full-time, freelance design for corporate identity & print design

• Designed & produced direct mail pieces for various businesses

• Managed multiple regional franchise mailings throughout IL, IN & WI

• Specialized in short turnaround times with multiple projects

9/96 to 9/98 - Graphic Designer - Dartek Computer Supply

Designed & produced catalog for major computer supply warehouse

• Juggled short-turnaround jobs with longer, more complex projects

• Attended and participated in creative meetings with project managers

• Trained designers in use of Quark Xpress, Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator

9/94 to 9/96 - Graphic Designer - Money Mailer of the Midwest

Designed & produced direct mail pieces for various businesses

• Specialized in short turnaround times with multiple projects

• Trained designers in use of Pagemaker, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Freehand

5/94 to 9/94 - Graphic Designer and Art Director - RPM Advertising, Chicago

Education

6/94 American Academy of Art, Chicago IL

Associate Degree in Electronic Design, minor in Graphic Art