Kristin Knoerlein has worked as a professional, full time designer for over 7.5 years. In that time, she experienced many different facets of design from production, sign design, print, direct mail, package design, web design, email marketing, youtube channel developtment, working as a design trainer, directing advertising campaigns and working on site as an event manager. In that time she has realized that design is much more than making attractive design materials. Ultimately each client has a desired idea, image or message in which to communicate. Creating a solution to each individual's design project in a creative and unique manner while engaging the audience in a personal way is Kristin's goal. She currently is attending University Baltimore where she is pursuing a Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Integrated Design. She plans on using her continued education to better serve her current and future clients and employers.
Resume
Work Experience
KkDesign Freelance - June 2002 to Present
Title - Proprietor
Full Potential Marketing - October 2007 to June 2011
Title - Creative Director / Graphic Designer
Job Description - Creation of Identity | Branding | Marketing and Advertising Campaigns for Multiple Consumer Based Events in Maryland and DC | Organize Advertising Schedules | Design, Build and Manage Multiple Event Websites | Design and Manage Print Advertising Campaigns | Design and Write HTML Code for all Email Marketing Campaigns | Print Sales Packages | Exhibitor Information Kits | Creation of all Direct Mail Materials | Directional and Advertising Signage | Managing Hired Employees at each event
Minute Man Press - June 2007 to October 2007
Title - Graphic Designer / Pre-Press Artist
Job Description - Customer Consultations | Creative Design of New Print Jobs | Updating Existing Orders for Print | Proofing Fellow Artists’ Work | Ordering Paper | Printing Plates
Solo Cup Company - December 2005 to June 2007
Title - Graphic Designer / Digital Pre-Press Artist
Job Description - Package Design | Commercial Cup Design | Creative Expressions Group (the only artist to be cross trained across all 3 departments to date) | Color Separation Specialist | DCS2 Abilities | Manual Trapping | Pre-Flight Department | Process Improvement Team Leader | Creating Pantone Accurate Mock-Ups and Booklets for Clients
Clients - Blue Bell Ice Cream | Hershey’s Ice Cream | Bareman’s Yogurt | 7up | McDonald’s | Panda Express | Eastern Shore Stock Cup used today.
Fastsigns - February 2004 to December 2005
Title - Sole In-House Graphic Designer / Head Trainer
Job Description - Taking Customer Concepts and Translating them into Signs | Fast Pace Deadlines | Ordering Materials | Equipment - Gerber enVision Plotter, Edge2 Printer, Mimaki
Skills
Efficient on both Mac and PC | Solid Comprehension of Design Concepts and Color Theory | Project Management | Identity Design | Print Design | Web Design | Package Design | Photography | Illustration | Fine Art | Vehicle Graphics | Directional and Advertising Signage | Tradeshow Display | File Management | Advertising Schedule Maintenance | Youtube Channel Development | Demonstrated History of Consistent Performance | Ability to Learn New Design Software and Technique | Proven Experience Working Effectively in Team or Independently
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Acrobat Professional, Corel Draw, Composer, Archival Software, After Effects, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office, FTP Clients, Various Email Blast Software
Education
University Baltimore - MFA Integrated Design - Fall 2010 to Present
Towson University - BS Graphic Design | December 2003
Graduated with Honors
References
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