Kathleen Gillette, Graphic Artist
A well-rounded graphic design professional with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry, l am highly proficient in Graphics, Photography, Photo Retouching, Advertising, Social Media, Illustration, and Animation. I have 7+ years’ experience creating a wide variety of both print and web collateral such as ads, posters, web banners, documents, spot illustrations and packaging using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
My recent jobs include over 3 1/2 years of experience as a Graphic Artist at Sound Publishing, where, working within multiple brand guidelines I created design solutions across many forms of communication: mass media (print), digital advertising, in-store advertising, and elements for social media use for over 125 publications across British Columbia, Alberta, Washington state, Alaska, and California. I’ve also served over 6 ¾ years’ as the Web Designer and Communications Specialist for the BMW Club USA, Puget Sound Region, in which role I kept the WordPress website updated; provided editorial assistance for various articles and events; edited/retouched photos and created graphics for use on the site and in social media; created and maintained the digital asset library; and designed and built the weekly Around the Sound e-mail newsletters.
I bring a great many things to the table. Here are a few more: I am Bilingual in English & Spanish; Able to proactively manage multiple projects within assigned deadlines with grace and good humor; An excellent communicator: establishing effective communication with stakeholders in order to design effective promotions, for print, web and email. In short, you will find that my creativity, design skills, adaptability, good humor, enthusiasm, and excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills would be a great asset to your organization or projects.
My recent jobs include over 3 1/2 years of experience as a Graphic Artist at Sound Publishing, where, working within multiple brand guidelines I created design solutions across many forms of communication: mass media (print), digital advertising, in-store advertising, and elements for social media use for over 125 publications across British Columbia, Alberta, Washington state, Alaska, and California. I’ve also served over 6 ¾ years’ as the Web Designer and Communications Specialist for the BMW Club USA, Puget Sound Region, in which role I kept the WordPress website updated; provided editorial assistance for various articles and events; edited/retouched photos and created graphics for use on the site and in social media; created and maintained the digital asset library; and designed and built the weekly Around the Sound e-mail newsletters.
I bring a great many things to the table. Here are a few more: I am Bilingual in English & Spanish; Able to proactively manage multiple projects within assigned deadlines with grace and good humor; An excellent communicator: establishing effective communication with stakeholders in order to design effective promotions, for print, web and email. In short, you will find that my creativity, design skills, adaptability, good humor, enthusiasm, and excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills would be a great asset to your organization or projects.