Kristie Hughes has over 20 years of experience in graphic design and production. She has worked as a freelance graphic designer and production artist, and has also held graphic design roles for various companies. Her skills include design, illustration, print production, silk screening, and digital and web design. She ensures all projects are completed on time and on budget.

1. Graphic Designer
WORK HISTORY
CONTACT
SKILLS
KRISTIE HUGHES
I have a strong understanding of design and development of
digital media. I am thoroughly familiar with branding and
marketing and effectively communicate these concepts clearly
in an office environment. I successfully meet customer needs by
implementing a broad range of revenue-generating design
projects from conception to launch. I ensure that all projects
meet deadlines and budget requirements. I intuitively adapt to
new technology and innovative processes while ensuring
compliance with company standards.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Production Artist 7/09-Present
Las Vegas,Nevada
Collaborate with client marketing teams to develop marketing
concepts and implementations for promotional and retail items
across the United States while achieving customer satisfaction
and meeting deadlines.
Graphic Designer 6/05-7/09
Eagle Promotions, 4575 W. Post Road, Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 388- 7100
Collaborated with creative team and client marketing teams to
develop artwork for promotional and retail designs. Conceived
original designs and marketing concepts used in high end
apparel, and ASI promotional products. Assisted production
manager for press proofing and print production.
Achieved managements yearly sales initiative. Planned with
sales team to meet their design budgets and deadlines. Upheld
a budget for the inventory of the art department.
Computer Graphic Designer 10/04-6/05
Morning Sun, a division of Collegiate Graphics, 3250 Ali Baba
Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada (702) 737-0771
Developed a look for a clients specific needs and performed
production duties associated with silk screening for major hotel
and casinos and corporations across the United States.
ONLINE
PORTFOLIO
Apple Mac OS X
PC/Windows XP / Vista / Windows 10
Web / Internet
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Newsletters / Brochures / Flyers
Business Cards
lllustration
Print Production /Color Separations
Silk Screening
Offset Press
Photography
Design
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-818-5616
kristieh70@gmail.com
http://kristieh70.wordpress.com/

2. WORK HISTORYcontinued
REFERENCES
AWARDS
Hair Designer 9/03-10/04
JcPenney Hair Salon, Galleria Mall, Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 451-4562
Designed client make overs using the latest hair design tech-
niques.
Freelance Designer 1/99- 03
Donmar Gifts and Souvenirs, Schor Associates, Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Created Original Designs for apparel and provided any produc-
tion needs for the client.
Developed mug, ashtray, box, and key chain designs to be
printed over seas.
Graphic Designer 10/96-6/98
Collegiate Graphics, Las Vegas, Nevada (702) 737-0771
Designed and produced production ready artwork for
screen-printing and embroidery. Responsible for troubleshoot-
ing and maintaining computers, archiving files.
Hands on experience with Adobe Software and Macintosh
computer operating systems. Achieved deadlines on a daily
basis.
Graphic Designer 6/96-10/96
C.S.E, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Created production ready designs for screen-printing and
embroidery. Experienced with Adobe Software and Macintosh
computer operating systems. Deadlines were achieved on a
daily basis.
Graphic Designer 1/91-6/96
Royal Pacific Enterprises, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Computer aided designs for major casino gift
shops, and casino marketing special events. Hands on experi-
ence in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus Freehand,
PageMaker.
Worked with deadlines on a daily basis.
Production Graphic Designer 5/90-10/90
Schiff Enterprises, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Created original designs for downtown gift shops. Paste-up,
layout, process camera. Deadlines were achieved on a daily
basis.
Ann Stover Gilchrist
Friend
702-301-9540
annzart@yahoo.com
Megean Holden
Friend
702-275-8181
megeanz75@gmail.com
Steven Stover
Friend
702-569-2792
stevenb449@yahoo.com
2nd Place Junior Varsity
Volleyball
Gridley Junior High School
Tucson, Arizona 1983
2nd Place Nevada
State Fair Photography
Competition
Las Vegas, Nevada 1987
1st Place
Tucson High School
Track and Field
600 Relay
Tucson, Arizona 1984

3. Offset Press Person/Helper 10/87-6/88
R&S Printing, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Plate-making, process camera, bindery work. Ran offset press,
AB Dick 360.
Freelance Graphic Artist /Designer 7/87-10/87
Gamblers General Store, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Layout and designing of logos to be put on poker chips for
various distributors.
WORK HISTORYcontinued
EDUCATION
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
INTERESTS
CSN
Las Vegas, Nevada
Associate Degree
Graphic Technology
May 1990
Southern Nevada
Vocational
Technical School
Las Vegas, Nevada
Diploma and Certificate
in Graphic Arts
May 1988
Barbizon Modeling
School Diploma
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 1986
CosmetologyDiplomaandNevadaStateLicense
Academy of Hair Design
Las Vegas Nevada May 2003
Scary Movies
Shopping
Cooking
Sewing
Crocheting
Horseback Riding
Music
Make-up
Make-Overs
Skiing
Snowboarding
Kayaking
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4. DearSirorMadam:
Thisletteristointroducemyselfandtoletyouknowofmyinter-
est in becoming a part of your company. The enclosed resume
will furnish you with information concerning my overall employ-
ment background, training, education and skills. My work
abilitiesarebackedupwithexperiencesandknowledge.
I am a team player and can successfully fulfill any obligations
required by your company. In each of my previous job experi-
ences, I have performed my assignments with a high degree of
skill and professionalism. My current objective is to obtain a
positionthatwillfullyutilizemyskillsandofferanopportunityfor
continued professional growth. I believe in excellence and have
always dedicated myself, my talents and my creative abilities to
assurethesuccessfulaccomplishmentofanycompanygoals.My
positive attitude and willingness to give 150% makes me a
valuable asset to any organization that would employ me. I am
confident that my skills will be an asset and have a favorable
impactinyourorganization.Ilookforwardtohearingfromyouin
the near future and hopefully to schedule an interview in which I
hopetolearnmoreaboutyourcompany,it’sgoalsandplansand
how I may be able to contribute to its continued success and
growth.Thankyouforyourtime.
Sincerely,
KristieHughes
CONTACT
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-818-5616
kristieh70@gmail.com
http://kristieh70.wordpress.com/