This document is a resume for Darlene, a freelance graphics artist. It summarizes her extensive experience in graphics design, illustration, publishing and print production. Darlene has over 20 years of experience in marketing and design roles, where she created materials such as logos, books, and advertisements. She holds a BA in Studio Art and an MFA in Graphic Arts, and has proficiency in design software and both print and digital media.

1. Graphics Design * Digital ART * ILLUSTRATion
DARLENE* ~ P. O. Box 877 Mount Gilead, NC 27306 ~ 910-975-4881
artist.darlene@gmail.com http://darlenetheartist.com linkedin.com/in/darleneartist
E X T E N S I V E F R E E - L A N C E E X P E R I E N C E
Graphics Artist Extraordinaire. Mount Gilead, NC (continually & currently)
• Master of Letters for−logos, titles, letter and type design, cartography.
• Visual Communication skills: business cards, brochures, books, booklets, advertising materials.
• Proficient at all aspects of book publishing−writing manuscripts, copy-writing, designing,
illustrating−to produce finished books ready for publication.
• Technically familiar with all requirements demanded by both print and digital media to prepare electronic
files correctly and appropriately.
• Always deliver high quality, creative art and graphics by deadline.
R E C E N T W O R K H I S T O R Y
Toshiba Business Solutions. Mount Gilead, NC. Design-Print / Marketing Specialist, (1999 − 2016).
Performed all duties of a full service design agency−from marketing strategies to copywriting and design to the delivery
of printed materials. Produced and printed corporate marketing materials: advertising, business cards, booklets and other
sales aids for special corporate functions. Ran in-house Graphics and Print Shop Department and oversaw help.
Aethyrea Books. Mount Gilead, NC. Art Director, (1996 − 2005).
Designed, illustrated and digitally prepared manuscripts for publication. Also produced advertising and marketing
materials for print media and internet, such as banner ads. Worked with authors and managed creatives.
F O R M A L E D U C A T I O N
BA degree from Beloit College. Beloit, WI. Majored in "Studio Art" Graduated "Cum Laude," (1976).
MFA Graphic Arts degree from Indiana University, School of the Arts. Bloomington, IN., (1987).
Thesis: Type designers' approaches to font design and the process of designing the typeface Facet.
S P E C I A L Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
* Broad Experience in the fields of Marketing, Advertising, Graphics and Publishing
* Working Knowledge of Internet; Digital & Social media; familiar with Wordpress and on-line courses
* Consults well with others; contributes as a valued and trusted team member; able to brainstorm with others
* Complete command of Microsoft Suite + Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, & Vector Graphics Software
* Equally Proficient in both Mac and PC Platforms
P E R S O N A L S K I L L S
* Observant; Creative, Resourceful and Forward-Thinking
* Idea Generator; Conceptual Problem-solver; Innovative Doer
* Incredibly Organized; Pay meticulous attention to detail yet still able to appreciate the larger picture
* Deadline-oriented; Excellent Researcher and Strategist
* Powerful ability to express thoughts & communicate clearly; effective copywriting skills
* DARLENE has been my full, legal name since 1984. In employment situations, I use NLN (No Last Name) for a surname designation.