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