1. Anna Anderson
1357 Fireside Drive NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Contact Info: (c) 612-483-9725 • annaanderson1974@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.behance.net/annaandersd756
Creative Graphic Designer with superior multi-tasking and time management skills.
Skilled at conceptualization and production of pleasing layouts for print material using
InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Skills
• Print catalog page layout and production creating eye catching spreads and designs
• Proofing/editing of layouts to ensure work flow efficiency
• Excellent experience working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Superior attention to detail and execution of page layouts
• Careful adherence to brand style guides and requirements
• Conceptualization of ideas for catalog covers and interior pages
• Retouching and manipulating of images using Photoshop
• Collaboration with Copywriters, Editors, Photographers, Merchants, Designers and Leadership
• Superior multi-tasking and time management skills
Software Proficiencies
• Proficient with both Mac and PC platforms
• Excellent proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite CS6: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress 8.5, Acrobat 10.1.
Graphic Design Experience
Designer
The Sportsman’s Guide - South St. Paul, MN
September 2002 - present
• Lead Designer for up to 24 print projects per year, including retail catalogs, wraps, bind-ins, ads, inserts and mailers
• Attend and participate in product turn-over meetings – partnering with merchants to best present their product lines
• Effectively manage page production while working with other team members to meet production deadlines
• Efficiently manage constant changes to content and products featured
• Accurately track page production and editing to enhance work flow proficiency
• Present work during weekly Creative Department meetings to showcase the catalog that is in current production
• Layout and production of print catalog pages
• Conceptualize concepts for covers and featured interior spreads
• Final review and mark-up for release to prepress
• Excellent teamwork with other Designers, Copywriters, Photographers, Editors, Merchants and Leadership
• Mentor and train new hires and less experienced Design Team members
Assistant Designer
The Sportsman’s Guide - South St. Paul, MN
September 2000 - 2002
Design Intern
The Sportsman’s Guide - South St. Paul, MN
September 1999 - September 2000
Education
The Art Institute International Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa
B.S. in Liberal Studies with emphasis in Communication Humanities and Agriculture