This document provides biographical information about Laura Grote and her graphic design and photography business, L A Promotional Design. It outlines her 28 years of experience in graphic design, photography, and print production. She has created projects for many clients in various industries and has proficiency in Adobe software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Examples of her work include logos, brochures, packaging, catalogs, and other print materials.

1. LAURA A GROTE
Since September of 1994, I have been producing freelance projects from
my home studio under the d.b.a. L A Promotional Design, all forms of
5 Goldfinch Court print media, trade show art, web content, logo design, photography.
Amherst, NY 14228 This situation requires a great deal of self-motivation, excellent organizational
studio, cell: 716.867.1642 skills, the creation and production of many projects simultaneously with great
LauraGrote@verizon.net attention to detail, and the ability to communicate directly and effectively with
clients, printers and other design professionals.
www.linkedin.com/in/LauraGrote
Macintosh-based, I am able to design and deliver high-end projects with a
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flatbed scanner, 1200x1200dpi HP laser printer, HP color deskjet, Canon EOS
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digital camera, and a large variety of software applications including Microsoft
Office Suite. Fios is installed for ease of communication and large file transfers.
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CAREER HISTORY
At Present:
Freelance Designer, Location Photographer
L A Promotional Design & Photography Amherst, NY
client consultation Freelance and Temporary work includes:
•Toshiba •AV Solutions •Fleur de son Classics/Jazz •Anita Kruse
29 years of •Christopher Jentsch •Greatbatch, Inc. •Stampede Presentation Products
initial concept •WUTV •University at Buffalo •ECMC •Century Printing
•Boncraft Printing, Inc. •Mod-Pac Corp. •Promotional Edge Advertising
professional experience •LeMetric Hair Center, NY •Meltingpoint Jewelers
project research •American Cancer Society •Valmark Associates, LLC.
in every aspect of Educational Tour Guide
Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY
creation & management Volunteer work / Donated projects
advertising design •Music is Art •Texas Children’s Cancer Hospital, Houston (ongoing)
•Cattauraugus County SPCA •AIDS Community Services of Buffalo
pre-press & re-touching •Homeless Animal Rescue Team, Indiana •Fort Niagara
and photography 1981 - 2004
Usher
QuarkXpress 7 HSBC Arena, 100 Level, Aisle 6, Buffalo, NY
Art Director
Fluent in the MARK CUSTOM RECORDING SERVICE, INC., Clarence, NY
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Produced CD artwork for all types of music worldwide.
Two Grammy Entry nominations for packaging in 1998 & 1999.
most recent Art Department Manager
Adobe Illustrator CS3 MINUTE-PRINT, INC./Gelia, Wells & Mohr, Cheektowaga, New York
Macintosh Graphic Designer
WORLDEX CORPORATION, Buffalo, New York
Adobe InDesign CS3
Art Department Manager
(and Microsoft) HAMBURG OFFSET PRINTING, Hamburg, New York
Adobe Acrobat Graphic Designer
KAYAK MANUFACTURING COMPANY, West Seneca, New York
applications Graphic Designer
Word, Excel, Powerpoint RAMA ADVERTISING, Cheektowaga, New York

2. Postcard, web banner & avatar for L A Promotional Design.
This page lists many of the types of projects I have created over the past 28 years. All pieces were done completely in Photoshop.

3. Classic Car Digital Illustrations.
Digital renderings done in Illustrator then enhanced in Photoshop of custom-built cars, created from old photos. Mounted on various
sizes of acrylic to fit a 6' wall (home decor). Followed this entire project: 1. concept, consultation; 2. execution; 3. approval; 4. over-see
printing and mounting; 5. on-site proof; 6. billing; 7. delivery.

4. Vinyl window graphic.
Created as vector art in Illustrator, displayed on the back of my Hybrid. Can be used for multiple applications, and converted to black &
white/grayscale.

5. 128 page, 4 color catalog for Stampede Presentation Products.
The 17’ x 11” cover was created in Photoshop, using 4 different images. Filters, overlays and masks were utilized, then the RGB changed
to sepia to complete the overall old style. The 8 pages done in Quark Xpress using Photoshop created images imported as tiff files, are set
up in reader’s spreads and are a representation of the informative uncluttered interior of the catalog.

6. Packaging design for Stampede Presentation Products.
Die cut lines are included on this sample. Created in Photohsop with a “burnt” effect, the design reflects the Stampede look and feel of
other advertising pieces. I also created their “Mustang” brand logo.

7. 4 color, tri-fold brochure for Fichte, Endl & Elmer new pediatric department.
11 x 8.5” brochure was created with children in mind, in Quark Xpress, using Photoshop created images imported as tiff files.
The colorful backgrounds on both sides are my creations, photos were provided by the Eyecare Associates. Set up in printers spreads, the
dotted lines do not appear on the printed piece.

8. 24” x 24” Exhibit for the Science Museum.
4 color poster used as part of an exhibit, created in Quark Xpress, using Photoshop created images imported as tiff files. Designed for
continuity in advertising, it matches the look and feel of other Greatbatch projects.

9. 4 color, 4 page brochure for ECMC annual conference.
The 17 x 11” brochure was created in Photoshop, using a photo I took of a Key West sunset incorporated into my design to portray
“hope, faith and healing”. All images were was imported into Quark Xpress, and are set up in printer’s spreads.

10. 4 color, 8 page CD insert, tray card & label for Chris Jentsch.
The insert and tray card were created in Photoshop, using photos I took myself and from other sources, manipulated and enhanced.
The label is done in Illustrator and Photoshop. Plug-ins, filters, overlays and masks were utilized to portray the cover feeling throughout.
These were finalized in Quark Xpress importing the Photoshop created images, and set up in printer’s spreads.

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CD release postcard & business card for Chris Jentsch.
The business card design was created in Photoshop, manupulating a concert photos of his guitar. The postcard uses parts of the CD art,
done in Photoshop. Plug-ins, filters, overlays and masks were utilized and finalized in Quark Xpress.

12. 4 color, 8 page CD insert, tray card & label for Chris Jentsch.
The insert and tray card were created in Photoshop, using professional photos, manipulated and enhanced. The label is done in Illustrator
and Photoshop. Plug-ins, filters, overlays and masks helped to create the overall look. These were finalized in Quark Xpress importing the
Photoshop created images, and set up in printer’s spreads.

13. 4 color, 4 page CD insert, tray card & label for Pablo Garibay.
The insert and tray card were created in Photoshop, using photos supplied by the artist, manipulated and enhanced. I created the guitar shape
used throughout in Illustrator. The label is done in Illustrator and Photoshop. Plug-ins, filters, overlays and masks were utilized to carry the
theme to all pieces. These were finalized in Quark Xpress importing the Photoshop created images, and set up in printer’s spreads.

14. 4 color, 4 page CD insert, tray card & label for Antoine Zemor.
The insert and tray card were created in Photoshop, using photos supplied by the artist. My design combines Central Park with an oil painting from
the era. The label is done in Illustrator and Photoshop. Plug-ins, filters, overlays and masks were utilized to create a complete thought. All “Fleur de
son” projects have continuity. These were finalized in Quark Xpress importing the Photoshop created images, and set up in printer’s spreads.

15. Logo designs in process and spot colors.
These logos are my original designs, all drawn as vector art in Illustrator, the top 3 imported to Photoshop. All can be, or have been
converted to black & white/grayscale for multiple applications.

16. Logo designs in process colors.
These logos are my original designs, all drawn as vector art in Illustrator, the bottom one imported to Photoshop. All can be, or have been
converted to black & white/grayscale for multiple applications.