Freelance Book Designers : Alabama

1 Kudos

4.5 2 Skills

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Profile My writing journey began in 1996, at the age of 12. Between 2000 and 2003 I had published in 8 different anthologies with the Poetry Institute of Africa and the Christian Poetry Association. Other accolades include various coporate and calender-event performances: Grahamstown Arts Festival, PE Summer Arts Fair, Heritage Day Jazz Festival, Nelson Mandela Bay 2010 Countdown, to name a few. Poetree Publications (est. 2011) is a company with diverse dimensions; offering juristic persons and individual writers self-publishing opportunities, hosting stage productions developed by young writers involved in the Meet Me By The Poetree © program as well as freelance writing services. I have since expanded my credentials from poetry and creative writing to all other genres. These include copywriting, editing and proofreading, transcription, script writing and concept writing. SWEET Centre (Spoken Word Events, Entertainment and Training, est. 2008) is a small events company that offers event planning and execution, from conceptualizing and mapping to providing all necessary equipment, decor and/ or entertainment. Workshops are run for school groups and literature circles who are keen on developing their writing skills. Experience Company Director/ Writer/ Publisher, Poetree Publications; South Africa, Present Self-publishing and Producing Freelance Writing, Meinschreiber Services, October 2011 to present Translations, Copywriting, Editing and Proofreading, Transcription and Dictation Freelance Services, Scripture Union Algoa; Port Elizabeth, July 2010 - May 2011 Sponsorship Procurement, Proposal Writing, Media Liaison Company Director, SWEET Centre; Port Elizabeth, South Africa - 2008 to present Hosting poetry and jazz nights, Performing Arts Collaborations (PE Summer Arts Fair)?Artists Promotion, Sponsorship Procurement, Community Development, Media Correspondence.?Event Planning and Organising: National Development Agency, Third World Records, Bonfire Youth Movement, Cafe 3:16 Performances and Recordings; Eastern Cape, 2002-present?Clients and Affiliations: NMMU Poetry and Drama Society; Flo-etic Poetry and Jazz Evenings; TruSight Music (Recording Studio); The Radisson Blu Hotel; Pure Volume I and II (Naikid Lyric Productions and Black Button Media); Grahamstown National Arts Festival; Savoy Theatre; Nashua Mobile, Visions and Decisions Community Development and Promotions Education NMMU, Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth); BCom Marketing Management - 2002-2007 Additional Attributes Creative Writing - published author; Recording Artist (Beat Forensic); Copywriting; Computer Literacy; Written and Verbal Communications; Concept Development; Project Management; Marketing and Business Management

7 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

$55 Rate/Hr

ADAM EVANS Senior Graphic Designer Portfolio: http://tinyurl.com/7nf3z95 Software Skills ~ Adobe InDesign CS4 ~ Adobe Photoshop CS4 ~ Adobe Illustrator CS4 ~ Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 ~ Microsoft Office Suite ~ Mac and PC Print Skills ~ Magazine layout & ads ~ Newspaper ads ~ Catalogs ~ Brochures ~ Billboards / Bus panels ~ Signage ~ Packaging ~ Menus ~ Branding / Brand Management ~ Direct mail ~ Trade show displays Internet Skills ~ Digital editions ~ Banner ads ~ Animations ~ Interactive PDFs ~ Online research ~ Social Media Marketing ~ Online video, forms and maps ~ Website Professional Experience Freelance Designer Guru Design, LLC (April 2010-Present) ~ Merchandising, magazine ads, catalogs, billboards, branding packages, signage, social media marketing, marketing collateral and campaigns Senior Graphic Designer Orlando Business Journal (Feb. 2007-Feb. 2010) ~ Created weekly Orlando Business Journal publication ~ Classified, display, online and spec advertisements ~ Specialty publications (Executive Living, Book of Lists, Green, Partners In Philanthropy, Statewide Commercial Real Estate) ~ Custom illustrations / covers ~ Logo design ~ Online Edition Senior Graphic Designer Studies Weekly, Inc. (2006) ~ Produced national elementary school publication ~ Established quality control standards ~ Developed new products and revised current products ~ Trained Art staff Production Designer (Temporary position) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2005-2006) ~ Layout of international documents from translated text ~ Quality control ~ Pre-press Graphic Designer / Team Leader Ocala Star Banner (2003-2005) ~ Designed magazine display and newspaper classified ads ~ Created printed and animated marketing presentations ~ Met with clients to create campaign strategies ~ Speculative ads Graphic Designer Florida Media (2004) ~ Designed layout and ads for Florida Monthly magazine, Florida Fishing & Boating magazine, Sunshine Passages and other publications ~ Conceptualization, photo manipulation, illustrations, typesetting, proofing ~ Developed marketing collateral Graphic Artist Digital Juice (2002) ~ Designed product packaging: boxes, labels, DVD faces, wraps and covers ~ Designed promotional collateral: brochures, catalogs, coupons, mailers, inserts, stickers, web ads and expo displays ~ Established quality control standards for graphics library Art Director Clear Channel Outdoor (1999-2002) ~ Designed outdoor advertising ~ Managed Art Department: streamlined procedures, delegated assignments, supervised another graphic designer and an intern ~ Planned and headed weekly creative meetings Graphic Artist Paradise Screen Printing (1998-1999) ~ Created innovative T-shirt designs and corporate identities ~ Applied emulsion to screens, burned, prepped and cleaned up silk screens ~ Operated an automated 6-color press Awards ~ 17 Florida Press Association Awards in 3 years ~ 7 American Advertising Federation Awards ~ 1 SCAMA ~ 2 Publisher Awards ~ Gold Star Award ~ Outstanding Achievement Award Education & Training Major: Computer Graphic Design Pensacola Jr. College (1997–1998) Salt Lake Community College (1996–1997) ~ 1999-2000 Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator ~ 2000 Photoshop World Convention ~ 2001 Photoshop World Convention ~ 2002 QuarkXPress 5, Illustrator ~ 2006 Adobe Creative Suite ~ 2009 Lynda.com Adobe InDesign ~ 2010 Adobe Photoshop Layers 50 Tricks

0 Kudos

4.0 2 Skills

$100 Rate/Hr

Profile As a little girl, I quickly developed an appreciation for art, nature, beauty and the importance of pausing to admire creation. My name is Hannah Droll, and my mission in life is to live with purpose through loving others, nurturing my children, building connections, organizing my time, and strengthening my God-given talents. I’m a full time mom of three, responsible, computer literate, professional, determined, hard working and excellent in communication. My hobbies include photography, painting, sketching and volleyball. Experience OWNER, CHARIS CREATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY; SAN ANTONIO, TX | 2010-2014 Charis Creations began in 2010 after my second child was born. I fell in love with taking pictures, began updating my equipment, started my website and have now maintained a steady clientele, creating more opportunities each month for growth. Part two of this business includes painting custom art on TOMS® shoes, allowing me to unleash my creativity. SHIFT LEADER, SUMMIT CHRISTIAN CENTER NURSERY; SAN ANTONIO, TX | 2012-2014 Tasks as a shift leader included welcoming guests throughout the week, filling out personal information on Windows computers, organizing staff in correct rooms, meeting with staff members to inform them of correct policies or policy adjustments, room inspections, occasionally removing an upset child from a room to calm him/her. As a Nursery worker, tasks included documenting specific instructions from parents, managing belongings, washing hands, cleaning often, memorizing children’s names, consoling children, feeding and playing with children, filling out forms when necessary. CALENDAR MANAGER/PA/DESK CLERK, BETHEL CHURCH, REDDING, CA | 2007-2009 As a calendar manager, my tasks included learning and using Meeting Maker,, immediate email response, direct communication, organizing church schedules, approving/denying room request forms, understanding priority, using office equipment such as fax, USPS stamp machine, copiers, etc. Personal Assistant tasks included filing, documenting and emailing voicemails, printing Sunday bulletin, putting away office supplies, and organizing supply room. As a desk clerk, I memorized extensions and cheerfully answered phones while managing my other tasks. Education Redding, CA | High School Diploma Skills My typing performance is 65 WPM and I am knowledgeable in many computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Lightroom, Photoshop Elements. In the office I am highly professional, carrying a smile and kind tone as well as thorough communication. In the field, I know my way around and own a Canon 6D. My equipment includes the Canon lenses 50mm 1.4 and 24-70mm 2.8 USM as well as the Speedlite 600 EX-RT flash. I have a creative eye for a professional photograph, allowing me fulfill your photography needs.