Jennifer L. Jones

Austin, Texas

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Qualifications Profile

Creative and skilled graphic designer with experience creating and producing a variety of print and Web-based collateral, including brochures, identity pieces, mailers, newsletters, invitations, banners, and advertisements. Website construction and maintenance and use of social media marketing. Experienced in organizational branding. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; excel in both team-oriented and independent environments and communicate effectively with clients, peers, and senior management. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Thrive in fast-paced, challenging atmospheres with an emphasis on innovative concepts and top-flight design quality.

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms: Windows XP, Macintosh OS X
Software: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat), QuarkXPress, Joomla, WordPress, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite, XHTML, CSS
 

Professional Experience

Austin Community College, Austin, TX, January 2010 – Present

Instructor for Digital Publishing I, a course introducing the fundamentals of digital layout and production using Adobe InDesign CS4. Utilize Blackboard online course management system to organize course materials, student projects, tests, and grades.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Perform diverse design projects for various clients ranging from line art illustration to print brochures to Web design. Create graphics, manage press orders, order negatives, and write copy. Lead client engagements to ensure outstanding service and referrals.

American Cancer Society, Austin, TX, 1998 – 2009

Created a broad range of print and Web-based design for 6-state division, including full-color corporate pieces and informational publications. Developed identity themes and materials for fundraiser events raising up to $1,400,000. Created and assisted in set up of table-top and large displays for meetings and conferences. Primarily responsible for maintaining organizational branding standards. Coordinated projects with staff and volunteers, and managed project workflow through custom Lotus Notes system. Trained junior designers on techniques and organizational processes, and shared best practices with other designers. Advised manager on software and equipment upgrades. Performed color corrections. Responsible for pre-press on incoming files. Organized backup file system.

• Researched and recommended the use of a networked RAID array drive for graphic storage and backup.
• Enhanced design proofing process by establishing the use of electronic file proofs.
• Leveraged outstanding troubleshooting skills to boost departmental productivity.
• Continually updated skills and industry knowledge to remain current on new design trends and technical tools.

 

Sound Recorders, Inc. / Hyde Park Label Corp., Austin, TX, 1996 – 1997

Spearheaded the design of music CD and cassette covers from conception through production, developing graphics and art under recording artists’ direction. Created design and layout of labels for in-house production. Organized production flow in conjunction with peers. Communicated consistently with recording artists and label clients.

• Designed Gary P. Nunn's Under My Hat cover, which is still in distribution today.
• Provided superior customer service, maximizing client satisfaction and driving repeat business.
• Preflighted and optimized customers’ files for printing, including converting color systems, graphics, and fonts.

Ginny’s Printing and Copying, Austin, TX, 1994 – 1996

Designed and produced a wide variety of materials such as brochures, logos, advertisements, identity pieces, letterhead, and business cards within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Led client consultations to ensure comprehensive understanding of design project objectives. Tracked project status and production. Trained and supervised new staff.

Education/Training

Associate of Applied Science in Commercial Art, 1994
Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Adobe Creative Suite 4 Unleashed, 2009
Kelby Training Live, Kelby Media Group

Adobe Photoshop Conference, 2000
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

Professional Organizations

Freelance Austin

National Association of Photoshop Professionals