Kate Cullen

Kate Cullen--www.cullendesignstudio.com Core Competencies Technical Proficiencies Experience Branding Web Design Corporate Identity Publication Design Typography UX Design Mac/PC proficient on the following: Adobe CC Suite Figma Microsoft Office Suite HTML/CSS Photo Retouching Photography Exhibit Graphics Dreamweaver WordPress Freelancer / Owner of Cullen Design Studio 2008 ⎯ Present • Create design solutions while working within client budgets • Advise clients on best strategies for their specific projects • Specialize in branding, logos, and web design Graphic Designer / SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS® 2016 ⎯ 2019 • Created the new SEVRAR logo and administered the rebranding of SEVRAR • Curated artwork for new building and created an installation of past presidents • Created flyers, posters, PowerPoints, and marketing material for events and classes • Maintained updates to company websites using WordPress • Created scheduled email newsletters to members using Dreamweaver and Convio • Maintained social media marketing campaigns for targeted audiences • Attended REALTOR® events, trade shows, and activities • Maintained exceptional customer service to members • Created graphics for trade shows and exhibits using Illustrator and InDesign Graphic Designer / Automotive Systems Warehouse ASW Acquired C&L Tool Distributors, LLC. on September 26th, 2015 • • • • 2015 ⎯ 2016 Created layouts for the ASW Road Show sales books using Adobe InDesign Retouched images for both publications and magazines using Adobe Photoshop Prepared and package files for print Batched image creation for website upload Graphic Designer / C&L Tool Supply 2010 ⎯ 2015 • Designed layouts for bi-annual tool catalog for direct mail • Maintained the image database and uploaded images to an FTP site • Created graphics for and attended trade shows and exhibits • Photographed in-studio all images needed for catalog and flyers • Researched and developed copy for catalog items Photo Retouch / Stephan Elko Studio 2008 ⎯ 2009 • Retouched and color corrected bridal/portrait photography • Assisted photography shoots Education Interests Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 2004 — 2008 • BA of Applied Media Arts in Graphic Design - minor in Art History • GPA: 3.8 with Summa Cum Laude Honors • Member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity • Recipient of the Wilson Scholarship and Excellent Peer Tutor Award Painting; crafting; traveling; cooking; reading; history; avid Redditor