01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
ILLUSTRATOR
90%
INDESIGN
95%
PHOTOSHOP
90%
WORDPRESS
50%
graphic design artist
Valerie Shawhan
VS
Multi-talented Graphic Artist with extensive experience in marketing, print design and multimedia. Dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Detail oriented, with a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
02 PORTFOLIO
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03 Experience
2015-Present
FLIP'N HOT DEALS
Lead Design Artist
• Execute creative designs including layout, color selection and illustrations for marketing collateral and other design projects.
• Plan and design graphic images, participating in the development of all printed and electronic/web-based materials.
• Collaborate with PR, Sales and Marketing Managers to design new advertisements and provide creative assets.
2012-2013
FLORIDA HOSPITAL
Graphic Artist
• Delivered high-quality designs within strict deadline and budget driven environments.
• Collaborated with Art Department Manager and staff on concept development and production of all campaigns.
• Conceived print advertising strategies, marketing materials and assets for ads, brochures, logo design, print newsletter design, direct mail campaigns, web pages, billboards, and email blasts for all five Florida Hospitals in Volusia County.
2008-2011
GSP MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES
Graphic Artist
• Provided complete art direction and print management for national campaigns.
• Collaborated with Account Executives to produce marketing materials including advertisements, coupons, promotional items and posters for clients.
• Added value and quality to marketing campaigns, brand identities, product launches, promotional ads and monthly orders.
LEADERSHIP
Graphic Artist
2008-2011 - Lead Artist for GSP Marketing Technologies, Inc. Responsible for creating all ads for Circle K, Flash Foods, Tesoro, and Tetco.
2015-Present - Lead Artist for Flip’n Hot Deals. Responsible for training and supervising staff, and creating eye-catching ads and the overall look of magazine. - http://flipnhotdeals.com/
2016-Present - Lead Artist for Smyrna Life and Daytona Life Magazine. Responsible for page layout and creating an overall eye-catching design for our clients.
KEY PROJECTS
Graphic Artist
Logos: Created logos, corporate brands, sales collaterals, catalogs, client presentations, newsletters and processed camera ready advertisements. Solafeet logo – http://solafeet.com/buy.html ; Tarpon Point Nursing logo
- http://tarponpointnursing.com
Campaigns: Created the overall look of marketing campaigns for clients such as: Freedom Campaign and Rewards Campaign for Tetco; the Pink Army Campaign and the Experience Campaign for Florida Hospital.
CONTACT
Contact me with any questions or ideas you may have.
valerieshawhan.com
Tel: 941-726-9620