Karen Laubengayer has over 12 years of experience in graphic design. She has worked as a graphic designer for Haynes Furniture Company and Lineworks, where she created marketing materials, advertisements, and web content. She also has experience as a freelance graphic designer through Laughing Garden Designs. Karen is proficient in design software such as Photoshop and Illustrator and enjoys coming up with creative solutions to design challenges. She aims to utilize her creativity and design skills in a new graphic design role.

1. Karen Laubengayer
rklaub@yahoo.com
757 617 7220
Having worked in the graphic designs industry for over 12 years, I have a knack for all areas of design,
computer software and Internet. As an experienced graphic design professional, I would like to utilize my
creativity in making unique and creative designs. I have combined my love of fine art and graphics
throughout recent years resulting in unique and inspiring designs.
Graphic Designer
Haynes Furniture Company - Virginia Beach, VA
February 2014 to September 2014
• Responsible for the preparation of visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts.
• Worked in collaboration with the marketing team to design graphic elements, marketing
collateral, advertisements, print and email campaigns, Web banners, and more.
• Created and built files for print, high resolution print ready PDFs, and electronic media.
• Translated ideas, strategies and concepts into clear, compelling and engaging design.
• Prepared work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
• Illustrated concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement,
size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Prepared finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment.
• Prepared final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Completed projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Graphic Designer
Lineworks - Chesapeake, VA
August 2008 to December 2010
• Created multiple logo designs, worked with clients to produce
magazine ads, elevator ads and store signage.
• Made suggestions regarding production methods, materials needed and costs.
• Gained experience with web design & eblasts.
• Played an integral role in the creation of logos and ads.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Laughing Garden Designs - Chesapeake, VA
• Met with clients to discuss the needs of a their particular project. Interpreted the project's needs,
gathered information to clarify design issues, and thought creatively to produce
ideas and solutions to the design challenges.
• Prepared multiple mock-ups and/or design options.
• Extensive experience dealing with clients experienced managing
multiple projects with concurrent deadlines.
• Natural aptitude for logo development.
• Solid sense of creativity & imagination to come up with innovative solutions to design challenges.
• Strong attention to detail.
Education
A.A. in Graphic Design
Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY June 1988
TECHNICAL SKILLS Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, iMovie, MS
Office, PC and Mac Operating Systems, Screen Printing
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