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STEPHANIE PERKINSPASSIONATE . POSITIVE . PIXEL-PERFECT DESIGNER
EDUCATIONBFA in Graphic Design
University of Illinois at Chicago
2002 – 2007 | cum laude
EXPERIENCE
PROFICIENCYAdobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Microsoft Office
Word, Powerpoint, Excel
EXPERTISEPrint Design & Layout
Visual Communication
Composition
Brand Strategy
Typography & Color Theory
Project Management
Photo Editing, Shoot Direction
Multi-Media / Web Design
ART DIRECTOR – GRAPHIC ARTIST
EVANS HOTELS: The Lodge at Torrey Pines | Bahia Resort Hotel Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa | Sternwheelers | Evans Garage
San Diego, California • 3/12 – 3/16
Lead in creative design concepts for marketing, advertising, and in-house collateral for eight unique brands of resort hospitality and entertainment.
Successfully presented more innovative layouts, logos, color schemes, and typography to develop new standards and style guides across all brands.
Developed research-driven visual communications to increase profits for F&B, group sales, catering, spas, and leisure sales through print and digital media.
Collaborate with clients, team members and print vendors to conceive high-quality end products including brochures, direct mail, and resort collateral.
Directed creative of digital and print production team while managing multiple design projects and consistently meet deadlines for advertising publications.
Effectively produced extensive image library consisting of architectural, landscape, lifestyle, and culinary – developed relations with photographers to direct shoots from concept and planning within budgets, to styling and on-set direction of lighting and composition, as well as final photo editing.
Key Achievements:
Successfully proposed contemporary style guide for the Catamaran, initiating development of the 100-page brand guidelines which had never been created
Dramatically re-designed Catamaran website implementing better user experience graphics and features in collaboration with web graphic artist
Created all branding of new Catamaran restaurant, Oceana Coastal Kitchen, including logo, fonts, colors, imagery/graphics for all collateral and signage
Modernized branding of the Bahia and Sternwheelers updating the logos, colors, fonts, imagery/graphics – Refreshed styling of The Lodge Resort, Spa & Dining
Profitably increased catering sales for all resorts with new wedding brochures
Improved group & leisure sales with exceptional communications and imagery
619.209.0543
3051 Union Street San Diego, CA 92103
Portfolio: behance.net/stephanieperkins
BRAND CONSULTANT
Freedom Cycle Co. | Pacific Beach Bike Shop San Diego, California • 2010 – 2014
Developed brand architecture for local bicycle company & manufacturer.
Strategically designed custom bike graphics for frames, seats & decals based on customer audience and brand identity; as well as packaging for beach cruisers, fixies, bike locks, safety lights, cup holders, and bells.
Established look of marketing materials, shop graphics, and apparel.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Culture22 Communications AgencyChicago, Illinois • 9/07 – 11/08
Assisted in production of print, web and multi-media campaigns including marketing collateral, presentations, trade show & event material, eblasts, storyboards, and video & animation with Flash and After Effects.
Clients Include: ADP, American Eagle Outfitters, CDW Healthcare, Dubai Mall, Las Vegas Freemont Street Experience, Hitachi, LG Electronics, ServiceMaster, TCS, 3D Exhibits, etc.
PROFESSION SKILLSCreative / Innovative
Detail Oriented
Efficient / Experienced
Organized / Conceptual
Team Player / Leader
Dedicated / Motivated
Research-based Solutions
Result-driven Goals
Positive Communicator
Customer Relations
Social Media Trends
REFERENCES
Ilsa Butler 619.347.3636 [email protected]
Lee Hemingway [email protected]
Rachel Korfman [email protected]
PERSONAL PASSIONSPainting / Arts & Crafts
Outdoor Adventures
Socializing
Sunset Seeking
Wanderlust Travel
Reading & Day-dreaming
Physical Fitness
Former Fitness Competitor
Fashion Trends
Vintage Vinyl
Chicago Sports Fan
Former NBA Bulls Dancer
EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTANT
AQUENT/VITAMIN T & THE CREATIVE GROUP San Diego, California • 2008 – 2012 (All of the Following)
UNITED WAY OF SAN DIEGO • 8/11 – 11/11
Formulated innovative concepts to support the brand's marketing and advertising with brochures, direct mail, signage, posters, and reports.
SONY ELECTRONICS • 11/11 – 2/12
Assisted in photo shoot production and the creation marketing brochures, trade show materials, posters, packaging, and displays.
CALLAWAY GOLF • 4/11 – 7/11
Managed multiple design projects for advertising publications, marketing collateral, brochures, booklets, catalogs, invites, signage, and packaging.
WEBSENSE • 2/11 - 3/11
Effectively designed marketing collateral, brochures, email newsletters, and executive presentations for web filters and data security.
UCSD • 12/10 - 2/11
Produced event invitations, posters, banners, programs, and signage for the Center for US-Mexican Studies, “Mexico Moving Forward” experience.
PETCO • 8/10 - 11/10
Successfully designed advertising and marketing collateral adhering to brand standards for Petco & Unleashed by Petco. Projects included direct mail, store event signage, coupons, circulars, and handouts.
QUALCOMM • 1/09 - 8/10
Created marketing and advertising collateral supporting brand identity, trade show & event material, executive presentations, posters and invites.
GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTRACTOR
Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
San Diego, California • 12/11 – 3/12
Created marketing collateral for executive coaching and leadership training. Designed within brand standards for print and web graphics, info-graphics, advertising publications, presentations, posters and invitations.