Overview
Award-winning graphic designer with 15+ years of experience and credits for 1K+ book cover designs. Highly skilled in leading projects from concept development to publishing. Proficient in utilizing Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create innovative layouts, typography, and design elements.
I am currently an independent contractor creating designs for numerous publishers nationwide. Let's work together to bring your project to life!
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Graphic Design: usa’s American Graphic Design Award
- Honorable Mention at the University of North Florida’s Spring Juried Art Exhibit
- Washington Book Publishers Cover Design Awards
- 2020 Minted Editors' Pick Award for Happy Everything Foil-Pressed Holiday Photo Card Challenge
Certifications
- Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship eCornell
- Entrepreneur Certificate Program Jacksonville Women's Business Center
- Women-Owned Small Business U.S. Small Business Administration
- Women-Owned Business Enterprise - Florida Department of Management Services
Work experience
Self-employed
• Identify client needs and develop project proposals outlining scope, outcomes, mediums, budget, and deadline for customers in industry publishing, government, and stationery
• Assist clients in negotiating and selecting vendors to save time and money on quality publications, leading to high customer satisfaction
• Conceptualize and design compelling visual solutions for book covers, book interiors, marketing, advertising, and branding
• Oversee production for all projects with keen time management and flexibility accommodate changes required by client
• Employ Adobe Creative Cloud, specializing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to design, edit, and upgrade graphics/illustrations
• 11X winner of The Washington Book Publishers Book Design & Effectiveness Award for demonstrating outstanding design principles and innovative creative concepts for books
• Recognized for regional and national level design awards from New York Times Best Sellers to featured spots on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS The Morning, and 20/20
• Awarded Minted’s Editors’ Pick for the Happy Everything Foil-Pressed Holiday Card Challenge in a competition of 6,630 Entries
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
• Provided leadership and oversight for team of 18 in-house and freelance designers in development and execution of book cover designs, advertisements, marketing collateral, logos, and website content
• Served as Project Manager and ensured team met checkpoints at all project phases to meet strict client deadlines
• Selected designers, completed image research, administered art direction, and approved final designs for high quality final printed pieces
• Recognized with USA’s American Graphic Design Annual Award for Editorial Design - Books
Katcef Associates
• Successfully directed creative process from concept development to design and final production for variety of print deliverables
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create, modify, and enhance logos, illustrations, graphics, typography, and photos
• Generated effective presentations for clients to promote products, services, and business proposals
Portfolio
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