Jackie berra
senior graphic designer / art director
jmberra22@hotmail.com
785.331.5819
Summary
Graphic designer experienced with corporate identity and invitations, print collateral, advertising, annual reports, and web design and development. Special emphasis on conceptual design and communication goals, high attention to detail and output. Familiar with various printing processes. Comfortable working with large groups or individually. Ability to coordinate projects with outside vendors. Knowledge of recent design trends and styles.
Software Skills
Proficient in latest versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks and Dreamweaver. Experienced with HTML, CSS, GoLive, Flash, Microsoft Office Suite, iMovie and Keynote, plus video editing skills. Strong troubleshooting skills, familiar with cross-browser and cross-platform issues, comfortable with Mac or PC.
Professional Experience
Senior Graphic Designer
Protection One, Alarm Monitoring Inc, Lawrence, KS
april 2006 to Present
As full-time, in-house designer my job consists of the following:
+ Design and produce ads (print and web), brochures, postcards, promotional collateral and sales support
materials for Protection One and Network Multifamily
+ Project lead in the design and production of print, web and brand development for partner company Criticom Monitoring Services
+ Project lead for internal sales contest support, such as signage, invitations, promotions, announcements and web portal
+ Project lead for Protection One uniform overhaul
+ Project lead for intranet transition or Marketing site to SharePoint
+ Art direction of Protection One logo update and rebrand
+ Art direction of Protection One YouTube Video testimonials
+ Project lead for various internal and external web site developments and e-mail marketing
+ Art direction of and management of Criticom Monitoring photo shoot in Longwood, FL
+ Art direction of and management of Protection One micro site project, ShapeofSecurity.com
+ Art direction of Protection One Alliance internal web site portal and supporting materials
+ Art direction of Protection One web site homepage redesign
+ Art direction of several ogoing Protection One YouTube.com videos
+ Member of internal search team for interactive agency
+ Employee of the Quarter for team-work, people skills and accountability
+ Short-turnaround jobs with longer, more complex projects
+ Press checks and coordinated projects with outside vendors
+ Ability to learn and use new technology
Graphic Designer
Protection One, Alarm Monitoring Inc, Lawrence, KS
January 2003 to 2006
As full-time, in-house designer my job consisted of the following:
+ Designed and produced ads (print and web), brochures, postcards, promotional collateral and sales support materials for Protection One, BellSouth Security Systems from Protection One, Network Multifamily and Criticom Monitoring Services
+ Developed brand identity for partner companies Network Multifamily and produced associated print materials
+ Project lead for sales contest support, such as signage, invitations, promotions, announcements and updates
+ Designed PowerPoint templates and supporting materials for Protection One CEO
+ Project lead on internal theme for 2004-2007
+ Redesigned Protection One company intranet portal
+ Juggled short-turnaround jobs with longer, more complex projects
+ Attended press checks and coordinated projects with outside vendors
+ Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology
Graphic Designer/Sign Maker
Classic Eagle Distributing, Lawrence, KS
August 2002 to December 2002
+Filled orders for individual sales representatives in a timely manner
+Worked with large format printers and vinyl cutting machines
Additional Experience
Creative director, Jberradesign
August 2003 to Present
+ Work with various clients, including University of Kansas, Big Eye Direct, Bowersock Mills and Power Company, Greenwave Electric and Zarco 66.
+ Provided web and graphic design for non-profit organizations in and around Lawrence, Kansas including Van Go Mobile Arts, Inc.,Operation Wildlife, Kansas Art Therapy Association, Kansas City Sports Commission, WIN for KC and CIS of Ottawa.
Education
Direct Marketing Association, certificate in Social Media Smarts, 2010
Lynda.com, Search Engine Optimization Certification, 2009
Johnson County Community College, Completed certificates in the following:
CSS (2007), HTML (2005), Flash (2005) and Photoshop (2000)
University of Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, 2002
The Arts Honors Program, University of Kansas, 2001-2002
Awards
2009 Sammy Awards, Finalist in Logo design category
2008 Employee of the Quarter, Protection One
2003 Bronze Quill Award, IABC Topeka, KS