Laurie Warlick

Graphic Design for Web and Print

Atlanta, GA

LAURIE WARLICK
70 Sheridan Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305
(c) 404.483.6194 (h) 404.869.4867
laurie@warlickgraphics.com
www.warlickgraphics.com


GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE

Independent and Contract Work, Atlanta, Georgia 2008 to Present
Create and produce graphic design in print and interactive media
• Meet both creative and production needs
• Strong technical knowledge of software programs and operating systems
• Utilize project management skills by working with clients and vendors to keep projects on track and on budget.
Projects: e-mail campaigns, websites, banners, animation, collateral, brochures, advertising
Clients: American Airlines, Citi Group, Vesdia, Sandy Springs Tennis Association, Thomas Duran & Associates

Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator, Duravit USA, Duluth, Georgia 2007 to 2008
Created and implemented the design, advertising and marketing materials for US Division
• Created and produced new designs while at the same time adhering to branding already in place
• Created and implemented a proofing system and marketing schedule to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Liaison to account executives, clients, illustrators, photographers, printers and PR agencies
Projects: advertising, website updates, banners, newsletters, trade show booth graphics, promotional materials

Senior Graphic Designer, Prudential Georgia Realty, Roswell, Georgia 2005 to 2006
Designed and produced market specific promotional materials
• Created marketing schedule to keep projects updated and on deadline
• Liaison to account executives, clients, illustrators, photographers, printers and service bureaus
• Directed photoshoots of properties and maintained image database and image modification as needed.
Projects: advertising campaigns, billboards, community identity and site maps, signage and floor-plans

Independent and Contract Work, Atlanta, Georgia 2001 to 2005
Created and produced graphic design
• Met both creative and production needs.
• Strong technical knowledge of software programs and operating systems.
• Kept projects within budget and on time.
Projects: brochures, advertising, logo and collateral campaigns, menus, websites, banners, signage, newsletters
Clients: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, CheckFree, Harland Checks, Alliance Theater, AARP

Art Director, The Kellen Company, Atlanta, Georgia 1995 to 2001
Concepted, designed and produced graphic design and marketing materials
• Provided leadership and direction to the graphic design team.
• Accommodated a wide variety of large and small accounts.
• Implemented a proofing and trafficking system for higher accuracy and timeliness.
• Liaison to account executives, external clients, illustrators, photographers, printers and service bureaus.
Projects: trade-specific materials including: collateral, newsletters, quarterly magazines, brochures, advertising




LAURIE WARLICK (p.2)
70 Sheridan Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305
(c) 404.483.6194 (h) 404.869.4867
laurie@warlickgraphics.com
www.warlickgraphics.com


Advertising Manager, Torrey Homes, Smyrna, Georgia 1994 to 1995
Conceptualized, designed and produced advertising campaigns and promotional pieces.
• Implemented marketing strategies for newspaper and magazine ads.
• Met tight deadlines on a regular basis.
• Placed ads and coordinated the advertising schedule.
Projects: advertising campaigns, billboards, community identity and site maps, floor-plan flyers and site maps

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, July 2008 to June 2010
Associate of Arts in Web Design and Interactive Media
Honor Roll and Dean’s List Recipient
Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Web Design and Interactive Media

The Portfolio Center, Atlanta, Georgia, 1986 to 1988
Certificate in Advertising and Graphic Design
Received three gold and two silver awards in student shows for excellence in creativity and use of design

SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

• Photoshop • Illustrator • Dreamweaver • InDesign • Flash • Acrobat • Quark Xpress • Powerpoint • HTML/CSS • ActionScript • JavaScript
OS • Mac • Windows

SKILLS

• Graphic Design • Advertising • Branding • Web • Print • Project Management • Copy writing • Marketing Strategy •Information Architecture • Usability Testing • Social Media • Email Marketing


AWARDS

Silver Award • Scientific Poster Presentation
Winner of T-shirt Design • Chamber of Commerce
Best of Catalog Design • The Design Authority
Phoenix Award / External Publication • Public Relations Society of America,
Most Creative Design / Newsletter • Publishers Choice
Silver Flame Award Print Media Newsletters • IABC

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