1. Katherine R. Shepard
2318 Chukar Road · Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 310-1917 · kshepard14@comcast.net
Objective
To employ my education and experience with the intention of securing a professional
career with opportunity for challenges and career advancement, while gaining
knowledge of new skills and expertise.
Education
Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville, TN
AAS Degree in Communication Graphics May 1996
GPA 3.8
Magna Cum Laude: Fall 1994 – Spring 1996
Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC
2 years in Engineering Graphics and Basic Accounting May 1991
Employment History
The Oak Ridger Newspaper, Oak Ridge, TN
Graphic Designer, 2007 – Present
• Design and production of print media and online advertisements for clients at a
daily newspaper.
• Experience with most desktop and graphic applications including Adobe Suite of
products, Multi-ad Creator, QuarkXPress and Microsoft Office.
• Page Layout design.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Work on Macintosh and PC computers.
Freelance Graphic Designer, Knoxville, TN
Self-Employed, 1998 – Present
• Design and typeset of print media in a variety of formats including: newspaper,
magazines, books, brochures, posters, direct mail, billboards and corporate
identity.
• Work cooperatively with clients, printers and photographers to complete
designing tasks.
• Present various design ideas to clients.
• Handle project budgets and schedules.

2. TypeCase Multimedia, Knoxville, TN
Graphic Designer, 1996 – 1998
• Design and typeset of print media.
• Prepress work (image sitter – file to film)
* Prior to graphic’s degree worked 3 years in accounts payable and receivable with
Rhodes Furniture Company.
References
Carol Skyberg
The Oak Ridger Newspaper
Oak Ridge, TN
(865) 482-1021
Dennis Downs
Knoxville Lifestyle Book
Knoxville, TN
(865) 966-7488
Nancy Jenkins
Knoxville Christian Center
Knoxville, TN
(865) 690-0856
Tom McConnell / Mac McConnell
Printing Concepts
Kingsport, TN
(800) 541-6019