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KRISTI OLSEN
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THE DESIGNER
KRISTI OLSEN
A graphic designer for nearly a decade, I have worked in both agency and corporate environments, city and government entities, as well as the freelance market. My agency and corporate background includes interior and exterior signage, retail displays, catalogs, vehicle wraps, and brand materials. City and government projects include event announcements, communication documents, press releases, and social media and website management. As a freelance graphic artist, I have worked with clients on logo development, business marketing, stationery, special event announcements and invitations, posters, and photo editing.
Away from being an artist, I am a full-time wife, as well as a mom of one spunky toddler.
DESIGNER
RESUME
RESUME
PROFILE
Experienced, innovative, and results-oriented graphic designer with experience in creative design, layout and typography, print production, proofreading, photo editing, web design, and social media management.
Deadline-driven, motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and teamwork, creative and technical skills, strong attention to detail, and efficient multitasking abilities.
EDUCATION
Northeast Community College
AAS - Graphic Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pella Engraving & Sign Company
Sign Shop Graphic Designer
July 2019 - October 2020
Conceptualized and designed interior and exterior signs, window decals, vehicle wraps, personal and business logos, and business wayfinding signs.
Collaborated with city and zoning officials to adhere to codes of ordinance laws and to obtain proper permits pertaining to signage.
Worked with the Sign Shop Coordinator and production team to attain quote approvals and hand off finalized print-ready files.
Oversaw the company's Facebook page to showcase recent completed projects, as well as advertise available sign shop services.
Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops
Retail Graphic Designer II
April 2015 - June 2018
Collaborated with the Marketing, Merchandising, and Copy teams to develop and design product- and promotion-specific signage for all U.S. retail stores.
Played a key role in the development of an updated sign visual standard by researching customer and design trends, evaluating competitors, and reducing unnecessary design elements to maximize effectiveness and increase sales.
Worked directly with internal and external print vendors to obtain estimates, approve proofs and die-lines, and coordinate shipping dates and locations.
Communicated installation direction directly with retail store department managers in the form of Intranet tasks and requests, phone calls, and emails.
Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District
Marketing & Visual Communications Coordinator
September 2013 - April 2015
Designed print and digital materials for internal and external use, including banners, advertisements, brochures, reports, email newsletters, and stationery.
Managed the company website and social media presence, as well as corporate email communication.
SKILLED PROGRAMS
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Dreamweaver
SAi Flexi Design
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
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