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I consider myself a skilled professional Artist that has a God gifted natural born talent.I been sketching and drawing since 1988.But i specialize in painting portraits and customize which is oil on canvas.l am advanced in being creative.I believe i can put my mind to anything pertaining to art when it comes to accomplishing my goal to achieve success in life.also i can do mural paintings on walls if the job requires it.And i can paint wild life scenes as well.And i will succeed with this god gifted talents for as long as it takes to get to where i need to be:)Art is a very challenging moment for me,to reach out to others who are in need of my services,My talents needs to be explored by people from all over the United States.

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I was a self employed translator and English tutor from 2000-2007. i worked in a contarcting company for 3 years as a translator in KSA. I also had work published on line in 2009. I have great work ethics, complete commitment to the client privacy as well as dead line. up to date awareness of the world news the middle-east in particular ., I am keen reader for various news sources. my computer and internet knoladge help me keep in touch with the news , and all the prograssing events in the middle east. I moved to USA 2008.I also worked for a cosmatic company for a year as a product manager. I can work from home or commute to my job with ease. I have a BH in translation from Petra university 2000 class.

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Julie Willenbacher Tel 847.931.0980 • Cell 630.485.9711 • jwillenbacher@sbcglobal.net www.ifreelance.com/pro/38764 Commercially aware and highly resourceful Senior Graphic Design Professional who blends knowledge and skills in marketing and design to produce creative, high-impact solutions. Formulates ideas, concepts, and solutions with precision and impact; utilizes a deep understanding of art and design to successfully communicate content and purpose. • Reacts quickly to the changing needs of the customer by balancing specialized experience in marketing and graphic design with vision and strategic planning to ensure responsiveness to ongoing business demands and changes in industry trends and practices. • A high-impact, decisive thinker with insightful project management skills and the ability to communicate with precision and impact to all levels of professionals and clientele. AREAS OF STRENGTH Branding • Client Relations • Content Management • Event Planning • Marketing Presentations • Print/Electronic Media • Project Management • Social Media Vendor Management • Website Management CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Signature HomeStyles, St. Charles, IL 2008 – Present SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Builds on a career of extensive expertise to develop, implement, and manage the firm’s print and electronic marketing and design media. Effectively manages all schedules in a highly deadline-driven environment to deliver seven print catalogs, three major corporate website updates, two e-newsletters, numerous print newsletters, brochures, flyers, DVD/CD covers, direct mail pieces, and conference logos annually. Applies web expertise to update/maintain the company’s social media site, as well as manage the corporate websites for the US and Canadian companies. Key highlights • Ensures the seamless execution and delivery of the product catalogs from initial design through distribution, working closely with pre-press staff and vendors to complete the color proofing and production process. • Successfully positioned the Graphic Design function as an integral part of operations, including collaborating closely with the company co-founder, president, marketing team, and tech crew to plan and launch the multi-media presentations for the annual three-day National Convention. • Combined knowledge of marketing and design to creating branding and other collateral that aligns with the corporate vision. Freelance, St. Charles, IL 2001 – 2008 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Engaged by clients in a wide variety of industries to create and produce corporate identity packages and brochures, with a focus on advertising design. Worked closely with client stakeholders locally and across the US to determine business requirements and conceptualize a design solution that aligned with desired corporate messaging. Utilized previous design experience to develop and coordinate solutions including the ad design, layout, and print formatting for six community newsletters, as well as mass media/print advertising campaigns. Key highlights • Selected as Senior Art Director of a UFC Extreme Fighting magazine, managing all aspects of production including design and layout. ADDITIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Hilton Head Island, SC • Engaged in this two-year contract to direct all media production for the organization’s capital campaign, which was successful in raising $6M and an endowment for a new facility. Barnes & Noble, Inc., New York, NY • Conceptualized and produced sales, marketing, and operational materials for buyers, distributors, and publishers; sponsor and promotional partner liaison for the “Campus America Tour” aimed at university campus stores and students. Random House Publishing, New York, NY • Designed monthly press kits and solicitation flyers for the international sales team. Harcourt Brace, London, UK • Streamlined global operations by implementing an in-house marketing system that integrated the European client databases with Tokyo, San Francisco, and Australian offices. EDUCATION • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AAS, Multi-Media Graphic Design, Minnesota School of Business BS, Marketing and Communications, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York TECHNOLOGIES Adobe Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, InDesign CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, QuarkXPress • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

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Education: University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA B.A. English May, 2011 Overall GPA: 3.79. Major GPA: 3.55 Experience Camp Hawkins Mount Airey, GA Counselor June-July, 2010 Aided in providing attention to special needs children. Led bible study. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Library Reference Assistant 2008-2009 Handled general questions regarding library research. Provided research assistance to University of West Georgia students as well as local patrons. Provided general technological assistance Honors Dean’s List Ingram Scholar Georgia Hope Scholarship PTAs and High School Scholarship Phi Kappa Phi Willie Maude Thompson Scholarship Skills Organizational and Managerial Microsoft Word, Excel C1 Certification