Jackie Berra, Resume

Summary
Graphic designer experienced with corporate identity, print collateral, advertising, annual reports, web and other materials such as corporate events and invitations. Special emphasis on conceptual design and communication goals, high attention to detail and output. Familiar with various printing processes and comfortable working with large groups or individually. Knowledge of recent design trends and styles.

Software Skills
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Fireworks and Dreamweaver. Experienced with HTML, CSS, GoLive, AfterEffects and Flash. 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
January 2003 to Present.

As full-time, in-house designer my job consisted of the following:

+ Designed and produced ads (print and web), 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 company Network Multifamily and produced associated print materials
+ Project lead in the design and production of print, web and brand development for partner company Criticom Monitoring Services
+ Project lead for internal design efforts, including theme, corporate communications and intranet
+ Project lead for sales contest support, such as signage, invitations, announcements and updates
+ 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
Freelance Graphic and Web Designer.
August 2003 to Present

List of clients include: Aptela, Brotman/Winter/Fried Communications, CC Pace, Douglas County Aids Project*, Fannie Mae, Great Pains Trust Company, ICA, Kansas City Sports Commission ( 3 years), Operations Wildlife*, University of Kansas School of Law (5 years), Van Go Mobile Arts, Inc.( 3 years) *, Women’s Sport Foundation

*Indicates pro-bono work.

Education
Johnson County Community College, Completed certificates in the following:
HTML (2005), Flash (2005) and Photoshop (2000)