1. Lynn DeCouto
graphic designer
PROFILE
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Marketing Consultant
SKILLS
Highly organized
Detail-oriented
Multi-tasker
Strong communication skills
Troubleshooter
KNOWLEDGE
Photoshop
Illustrator
Fireworks
InDesign
Dreamweaver
Acrobat
MS Office Suite
WordPress
EDUCATION
UMass Dartmouth
Bachelor of Fine Arts,
Graphic Design Major
Graduated with Distinction
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I specialize in advertising and marketing design and have been
involved in all aspects of the business, from concept to completion.
• Consult and strategize with clients
• Prepare and present estimates and proposals
• Comfortable working with company executives and making
presentations to groups
• Establish effective working relationships with writers, photographers,
programmers, illustrators, production artists and printers
• Maintain daily communication with account executive
• Manage multiple projects at all stages of production
• Adjust quickly to changing priorities and short deadlines
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot areas of opportunity
• Art direct photo shoots
• Prepare designs for printing and supervise press runs
• Learn new software quickly
Clients include: Stonehill College, Atrius Health, Town of Easton, Clearpoint Design,
Liz Murphy Consulting, South Shore Hospital, Haemonetics Corporation, J. Inman Gallery,
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Spectrum Gymnastics, Good Samaritan Medical
Center, Kelley Ann Dance Center, Brockton Hospital, Granite Medical Group, Crown
Ob/Gyn, Ataxplan Estate Planning
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
March 2004 to present
Self-employed graphic designer for various clients. Services include design and production
of a wide variety of marketing material including brochures, logos, direct mail, newsletters,
websites, advertisements, posters and signage.
Art Director/Graphic Designer
Clearpoint Design, Inc., Brookline, MA
January 1990 to December 2003
Responsible for the creative direction and execution of all marketing projects, worked closely
with the writer and CEO to produce eye-catching designs that provided information to the
targeted audience.
Graphic Designer
Challenge Advertising, Inc., Providence, RI
October 1985 to December 1989
Designed and produced ad campaigns, brochures, posters and logos in the restaurant,
automotive and finance industries.
CONTACT
508-930-8773
lynn.decouto@comcast.net
161 Lincoln Street
North Easton, MA 02356