Claudia Beck

Professional Graphic Designer

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Resume of Claudia Beck, Professional Graphic Designer

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Claudia Beck
47 Ravine Court
Lochbuie, CO 80603
Voice: (303) 746-4579
Skype: makemeseen
YIM: sunseapromos
Email: SunSeaPromos@make-me-seen.com

Website with Gallery and Credentials: http://make-me-seen.com

Portfolio lo-res .pdf: http://make-me-seen.com/gallery/GalleryPDF.html

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Thank you in advance for taking the time to review my credentials.

I am available for contract/freelance web and print graphic design work.

You may read my detailed bio, view additional credentials and see my full skill set by visiting this link: http://make-me-seen.com

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Professional Experience

Present: Sunflowers and Seagulls Promotional Services, Lochbuie, CO
Position: Owner and Artisan
Website & Portfolio: http://make-me-seen.com

Business Promotions Company providing print & web graphic design, illustration and website traffic services. Professional and detail oriented studio offering visually compelling products by experienced designer with over 25 years in the design and marketing field.

Specializing in unique, high-quality work to help businesses build a professional and memorable presence. My goal is to help them "bring their business to the next level". To make their businesses stand out in a crowd, be noticed and be remembered.

All design work is done on a Macintosh computer system using Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Dreamweaver. Traditional illustration techniques such as pen & ink, watercolor and colored pencil applied when appropriate.



January 1996 - April 2000
WKA West, Vail, CO

Position: Graphic Designer
Was responsible for the design and production of multiple accounts simultaneously. In direct contact with customers, including managing printing and deadlines of projects. Designed and produced vast array of print media such as posters, newsletters, brochures, direct mail pieces, video sleeves and packaging, logos and marketing materials. Also produced entire publications such as 60 page tourist guide with advertising and 20 page resort wedding guide.

Major local client base included Vail Resorts (the ski resort management company), real estate and development companies (marketing homes for clients such as Kathy Lee Gifford, Warren Miller, Pete Seibert and Mary Hart), the tourist bureau and local municipalities. National accounts included a variety of politically affiliated clients and election candidates in-state and across the nation, plus jobs for corporations such as Microsoft and AT&T.

All jobs done on a Macintosh system using QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator and FreeHand. Traditional illustration techniques applied when appropriate.



December 1991 - August 1995
Software AG of North America, Inc., Reston, VA
Position: Graphic Designer

Managed the design and production of multiple print media for international software development corporation. This entailed scheduling, art directing, designing and the production of work. Materials produced include product and services brochures, conference materials, 40+ page User Group magazine, newsletters and more.

Macintosh system used with QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dimensions and Typestyler. Traditional paste-up and illustration applied when necessary.


Also:

ARK Printing & Graphics, Springfield, VA
Position: Graphic Designer

Arlington Career Center, Arlington County Public Schools, Arlington, VA
Position: Instructor, Enrichment Program &
Instructional Aide, Commercial Art Program

Erol's Inc,
Position: Assistant Production Manager, Advertising Department &
Graphic Designer, Advertising Department

Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History, Office of Exhibits
Graphics Lab, Washington, D.C.
Position: Graphic Design Intern

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Education

* Northern Virginia Community College, A.A.S. Commercial Art/Illustration
* Arlington Career Center, Commercial Art I & II

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Affiliations

* Design Firms - Service Provider
* Freelance Designers - Member
* Print Design Planet - Member
* America’s Best Companies - Member, Certified Merchant & Small Business Consultant
* Evan Carmichael Famous Entrepreneurs Resource for Small Business and Motivation Strategies: Partner & Published Author

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Awards

* WAHM Choices Award, Online Business/Website Award (WAHM-Trade Promotional Services for Women in Business)
* Super Web Site, Online Business/Website Award (WAHM-Trade Promotional Services for Women in Business)
* My Kids My Why, Online Business/Website Award (WAHM-Trade Promotional Services for Women in Business)
* Best WAHM Site, Online Business/Website Award (WAHM-Trade Promotional Services for Women in Business)
* AdvantageMarketing4U.com, Great Site Award
* MAWA - Mothers All Work at Home, Website Award
* DesignAtoZ.com, Best Portfolio Award (7x winner)
* IABC Winner’s Circle, Award of Honor: Newsletter Category
* Communications Concepts' APEX Competition, Award of Excellence: Publication Excellence in Marketing Brochures Category
* Printing Industries of Virginia, Inc., Graphic Communications Competition, Special Electronic Prepress, First Place Winner
* Printing Industries of Virginia, Inc., Graphic Communications Competition, Award of Excellence (4x winner)
* Printing Industries of Virginia, Inc., Graphic Communications Competition, Award of Excellence (2x winner)
* Photographer's Forum Magazine, Student Photo Contest, Runner-up
* Colonial Beach, Virginia, Public Art Show, Purchase Award

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Past End Clients

* Ready To Use Websites
* Author-Exchange Promotional Services
* MCI
* Bronco’s Stadium
* Vail Resorts
* Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau
* Kathy Lee Gifford, Television Celebrity
* Chad Fleischer, Olympic and World Cup Downhill Skier
* Warren Miller, Filmmaker of Extreme Ski Videos
* Pete Seibert, Founder of Vail Ski Resorts
* Radisson Plaza Hotel at Mark Center
* Slifer, Smith & Frampton Real Estate
* Cordillera Real Estate
* Diamond Star Ranch
* Table Rock Ranch
* Town of Vail, Colorado
* Eagle County, Colorado
* Arlington County, Virginia
* State of Colorado
* Local and National Political Candidates
* Software AG of North America
* National Computer Graphics Association
* Peeples Ink, Public Relations

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Specific Links to References & Samples

* References available upon request.

* Client testimonials available online in the right hand sidebar of this web page:
http://make-me-seen.com/sunsea_galleryentry.html

* Gallery of Work/Portfolio available online at this web page:
http://make-me-seen.com/sunsea_galleryentry.html

* Career-based Skills and Tools of Ownership (Computer Hardware & Software) available online at this web page:
http://make-me-seen.com/sunsea_galleryskills.html

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