The document summarizes the experience and skills of an individual with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, print production, and advertising. They have extensive experience working in corporate environments designing various printed materials, from publications and newsletters to packaging and large format graphics. Their skill set includes advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs as well as Microsoft Office. They have worked as a freelance designer and held graphic design roles for various organizations. Their education includes an associates degree in graphic design and certificate in web design.

1. Summary
I have over 20 years of experience designing and producing print advertising materials from concept to completion. Having worked mainly
in a corporate environment for an international company, I am accustomed to working in an advertising/communications department and
interacting with management personnel at all levels. I am well versed in the challenges of producing advertising and promotional
materials in multiple languages and maintaining corporate standards across all product lines. Tight deadlines and working on many projects
simultaneously are all in a days work and I know how to prioritize and use time efficiently.
Print design projects include but are not limited to: publication design and production, newsletters, catalogs/directories, brochures, image and
product ads for regional, national and international publications, sell sheets, logos, packaging, large format graphics (including outdoor),
event materials, calendars, letterhead, business cards and specialty items. In addition to designing printed materials, I have crafted
award-winning trade and consumer show exhibits.
Skill Set
I have extensive experience working with Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat and a
basic knowledge of Dreamweaver and Flash. Other page layout experience includes working with Quark Xpress for several years. I have
strong conceptive, design and illustration skills and well developed, intuitive production and proofing skills with great attention to detail. A good
working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite programs completes my skill set. I have worked in both a Mac and PC environment.
Employment
Currently freelancing design & production.
LTE Graphic Designer, UW Sea Grant Institute,Madison, WI, September 6, 2011-November 30, 2011.
Legislative Aide to Representative Mark Pocan, State Capitol in Madison, WI, June 15, 2009-January 3, 2011.
Lead Graphic Designer & Design Quality Supervisor at ABS Global, Inc., DeForest, WI, August 1997-January 30, 2009. My position was
eliminated when the company restructured. I continue to be employed by ABS Global on a contract basis.
Graphic designer, American TV of Madison, WI, advertising department, February 27, 1995 to August 25, 1995.
Assistant to Creative Director of Adams Outdoor Advertising in Madison, WI from May 1994–November 1994 (a paid intern position).
Awards
1999 NAMA (National Agri-Marketing Association) Merit Award for Latin American Crossbreeding brochure for ABS Global, Inc.
2000 NAMA Merit Award for Showtime annual brochure for ABS Global, Inc.
2001 NAMA Regional First Place Award for two-color ad series for ABS Global, Inc.
2004 and 2005 Wisconsin Holstein News award for Ad of the Year for ABS Global, Inc.
2005 World Dairy Expo Best Booth Award for Intermediate Size Booth design for ABS Global, Inc.
2005 & 2008 NAMA Merit Award for World Dairy Expo Exhibit design for ABS Global, Inc.
Freelance
Design, production and illustration for several clients including: ABS Global, Madison Advertising Federation, Prudent Pruning
Organic Landscaping, MTA (Musculoskeletal Therapies for Animals), Priority IAC, Inc., The Hiebing Group, Wisconsin Natural Resources
Magazine, The Greater Madison Board of Realtors, Gressco, Ltd., Blind Ambition Bale Blinds, Twisted Fitness Gym and many others.
Other Projects and Volunteer Work
Painted cow, 2006 Cow Parade in Madison, WI which received second highest bid at the fund raising auction for UW Children’s Hospital
Organized ABS donations for survivors of Hurricane Mitch (Honduras), Tsunami (Thailand/Indonesia) and Hurricane Katrina
American Red Cross blood drive coordinator for ABS on-site blood drives
United Way Day of Caring volunteer & RSVP of Dane County Meals on Wheels volunteer
Served on Madison Advertising Federation Board of Directors
Education
Associates Degree-Graphic Design, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
Web Design Certificate, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
3.5 years, University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Fine Art major/Sociology minor
Personal
I enjoy working my acrylic paintings, home staging, travel, ashtanga yoga, walking, bicycling, cooking and gardening.
Donna McKay m 3340 Jenness Avenue m McFarland, WI 53558 m (608) 206-4432 m dmckay.creative@gmail.com…
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