Kelsey Mader

Kelsey Mader

$18/hr
Graphic Designer
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Age:
30 years old
Location:
Olean, New York, United States
Experience:
3 years
KELSEY MADER Engaged, organized Mercyhurst University alumni specializing in print design. 2+ years of experience in creating weekly publication layouts, working with Blox CMS for website maintenance, and advertisement design for the Olean Times Herald and sister papers. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY BRADFORD PUBLISHING COMPANY | OLEAN TIMES HERALD December 2017 - Present • Create advertisements per client instructions to use client provided artwork, and ads or creating original ads within publication deadlines • Responsible for both creating web ads, and uploading daily ads on the OTH, ERA, and SALA websites using BLOXCMS •Responsible for Google Adwords, Friends2Follow and Springville Times article uploads on Wordpress • Re-design and branding of Cattaraugus County Pennysaver, Moneysaver News and Moneysaver Guide publication headers • Proofing CMYK PDF files before being sent to print • Weekly layout of the following publications: Community Shopper, Moneysaver News • Special projects such as a high-end Real Estate Magazine prototype • Created promotional material for Bradford Publishing properties LESKO ENTERPRISES October - November 2017 • Provided customer service via phone, email and walk-ins • Office tasks including processing work orders from submission through shipping and daily Quickbooks data entry • Assisted in the creation of new graphics for the Factory_21 Lesko product line utilizing Adobe Illustrator CS6 KADA GALLERY & FRAME SHOP March - September 2017 • Assisted customers in their selection of original artwork by sharing knowledge of the artists, suggesting works to fit their needs and processing sales transactions • Worked one-on-one with customers to select matting and frames to enhance their artwork by melding each customer’s specific needs with color theory and interior trends • Responsible for maintaining mat and frame inventory and ordering vendor supplies to assure a timely delivery of framed artwork to clients MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY | GRAPHIC DESIGN WORK STUDY September 2014 - May 2017 • Designed promotional pieces in digital and print format for the Art Department Chair • Represented the department on the annual “Day in Art”; sharing knowledge of the department and personal experiences of campus life as well as academics. • Developed, designed and sent out the weekly Art Department Newsletter to all art students and staff - |-| Allegany, NY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONT. CATTARAGUS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Intern, Summer 2016 • Designed a series of promotional items for upcoming events (Logos, poster, window cling, and flag) •Designed an email newsletter header, as well as created email templates for MailChimp • Worked both on site with CCAC staff and remotely PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNMENT STUDENT INTERN: PENNDOT Intern, Summers of 2014 - 2016 • Followed safety guidelines and regulations to ensure crew member safety and assisted on construction/roadway projects as assigned EDUCATION INDUSTRY Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pa. Class of 2017 Member,- B.A. IN GRAPHIC DESIGN Twin Tier Camera Club HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA LUMEN Mercyhurst University Literary Arts Journal Smethport Area Jr. - Sr. High School Class of 2013 Spring 2017 AdPro (student chapter of AIGA) (The professional association for design) President 2016 - 2017 Co - PR 2015 - 2016 PROGRAMS & SOFTWARES • Adobe InDesign CC, CS6, CS5, CS4 • Adobe Illustrator CC, CS6, CS5 • Adobe Photoshop CC, CS6, CS5 • Adobe Lightroom Classic, CC • Adobe Acrobat • Mac & PC Systems • Microsoft Office • Pages, Numbers, Keynote TOP DESIGN ABILITIES TOP PERSONAL STRENGTHS • Editorial Layout • Print Design • Typography • Branding • Logo Design • Hand-Sketching • Creative Spirit • Motivated • Team Player • Organized • Communication • Working Independently Thank you so much for your time- |-| Allegany, NY
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