About Me:
Portfolio: coroflot.com/beckstone
SUMMARY
Creative professional who offers unique design solutions to children’s book covers and interiors. Uses PDF creation and workflow to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Drafts illustrator contracts and manages schedules. Oversees photo shoots. Executes books comps and dummies. Proficient in InDesign, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS. Familiarity with JavaScript and knowledge of jQuery usage and coding.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS, New York, NY Senior Designer, 2000–2011
• Slashed operating costs by 30% by applying PDF workflow
• Converted picture book content for e-book format
• Collaborated with licensors including Nickelodeon, Disney, Mattel, and Sesame Workshop
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