RESUME
katiedempsey.pa@gmail.com
732-614-1054
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Detail-oriented graphic designer with over 5 years of experience in projects for both print and web. Primarily create page layouts, menus, and other marketing graphics. Co-Creator and Art Director of a literary magazine available in several Philadelphia storefronts including Iffy Books, Pretty Green Terrariums, and more.
EXPERIENCE
Collide Literary Magazine (view)
July 2022 - Present
ART DIRECTOR & CO-CREATOR
Co-founded the magazine, including developing a cohesive vision for the project, determining policies and best practices, and ensuring it is held to the highest aesthetic standard.
Design the entirety of the magazine (page layouts, cover design, content creation, copy-editing, and preparing files for printing as well as digital dissemination) using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Collaborate with team members, writers, artists, vendors, and advertisers to deliver all content on schedule and without errors.
Diane Turton, Realtors
August 2019 - August 2023
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / AD SPECIALIST
Created high-quality graphics for advertisements, posters, flyers, page layouts, and more, adhering to all deadlines and objectives.
Improved existing marketing materials to meet and exceed company expectations.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously, liaising with agents and external publications to ensure that all marketing collateral was delivered on time, adhered to brand guidelines, and maintained a visually appealing aesthetic.
Notable projects include the Salesperson of the Month templates (full page | individual), Best of the Best graphics (example), holiday graphics (example), and open house ads (example).
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
May 2018 - July 2019
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Utilized Adobe products (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and canva to develop a range of design collateral including brochures, flyers, posters, menus, digital assets, and social media posts, for the purpose of executing marketing goals and enhancing the resort’s visual identity.
Improved upon and streamlined procedures for email marketing, thereby reducing costs for redundant email services.
Collaborated with department heads to effectively advertise services and promotions, while adhering the resort’s branding guidelines and completing all projects on time and within budget.
Notable projects include the Spa Menu, Seaview Menus, Holiday Cocktail Seminar ad, calendars (example), and resort guides (example).
EDUCATION
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Graduated May 2015
New Brunswick, NJ
B.A. in English, Minor in Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.47
Dean’s List four semesters
Member of the Honors Program
BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
September 2016 - May 2018
Lincroft, NJ
Graphic Design coursework, including: Typography I & II, Techniques, Production, Illustration, Design for Digital Media, Drawing I & II
Cumulative GPA: 4.00
REFERENCES
JAMES SARBELLO
Director of Restaurants & Beverage Manager
at Ocean Place Resort & Spa
732-685-1950
SKILLS
PROGRAMS
Adobe Creative Suite - including InDesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop
Google Apps - including Gmail, Drive, Forms, & Sheets
Microsoft Office
Instagram
Canva
Constant Contact
Mail Chimp
GMS email client
HTML & CSS
TYPES OF DESIGN
page layouts
email blasts
brochures
vector illustrations
social media graphics
flyers
menus
posters
rack cards
postcards
logos
calendars
coupons
GENERAL
problem-solving
attention to detail
written & verbal communication
typography
leadership
organization
proofreading
time management