1. MONICA
GERLACH
9771 Twin Creek Circle • Dallas, TX 75228 • H: (214) 324-8708 • C: (972) 357-0959
monicagerlach1@gmail.com • Websites: http://claylass.neocities.org • https://webmavenxyz.wordpress.com
SUMMARY
Graphic Designer/Artist skilled in a variety of media, able to intelligently design solutions with a variety of
personalities in a fast-paced environment. Quick to learn current software and implement the knowledge
in a creative manner that captures attention. I am new to web development and looking to further my
experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Wordpress, Bootstrap, Front-End Web Development and some Back-End Web
Coding, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Adobe
Streamline, PowerPoint, and others.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance • Step One Graphics • Dallas, TX 1/97 to Present
Self-employed graphic designer. I met with businesses and advertising agencies to coordinate design,
production of mechanicals, checking blue lines, and press checks. Projects include catalogs and a
variety of printed materials. Clients include advertising agencies and individuals. Production of websites,
logos and brochures.
Creative • Rapp Collins Worldwide • Irving, TX 4/95 to 1/97
Duties included computer design, production of mechanicals, checking blue lines and press checks,
brainstorming with copywriters and artists, telephone conferences with the clients. Projects were
primarily direct-mail.
Freelance Design/Production • Art Squad (Freeman+Leonard now) • Dallas, TX2/94 to 4/95
Design and production with a variety of companies, computer systems and work environments. Projects
varied from designing packaging and advertising through all stages of production. Clients included J.C.
Penney, Half Price Books and agencies.
Graphic Artist • Another Aspect Advertising • Dallas, TX 12/88 to 1/94
Design, illustration, production, checking blue lines and press checks for a variety of printed
materials. Projects included brochures, mailers, signs, advertisements, flyers, logo design, posters
and catalog illustration and production.
Art Director • Jordan/Tamaraz/Caruso Advertising Inc. • Chicago, IL 1/87 to 5/88
Designing and production of advertisements, mailers and billboards for automotive and recruitment
accounts. Developed print campaigns and worked closely with writers and account executives.
Graphic Designer • Fast Print • Austin, TX 1/86 to 10/86
Design, typesetting, production and camera work for customers’ print projects. Worked directly with
clients and expanded client base.
Freelance Designer • MG Graphics • Austin, TX 4/82 to 5/89
Illustration for magazines, layout and design, logo work and paste-up. Clients included: City of
Austin, YMCA of Austin, Mr. Gatti's Pizza and others.
Art Director • Lee Tillford Agency • Austin, TX 5/84 to 5/85
Conceptualization, design, illustration, camera work, direction of photo shoots, paste-up and
specification of type for projects. Worked closely with writers, account executives and printers.
Intern • Iowa State University, Publications Office • Ames, IA 1/84 to 5/84
Design, layout and paste-up of lecture series flyers.
EDUCATION
1984 Iowa State University • Bachelor of Arts • Graphic Design • Ames, IA
1985 University of Texas (Austin) • Drawing/Painting Program • Florence, Italy
1989 Richland Community College • Desktop Publishing Certificate/Computer Design - Dallas, TX
2015 Eastfield Community College • Ceramics • 2nd prize in student show • Dallas, TX