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OBJECTIVE

A position as a senior graphic artist/art director that utilizes my sharp skills


, creativity, and experience in desktop publishing, art direction and design.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years of extensive experience in graphic design, desktop publishing, an
d photography.
Demonstrated ability to produce a wide variety of graphic products including di
rect mail, brochures, packaging newsletters, business cards, logos as well as di
verse promotional materials.
Proficient in Macintosh programs.
Creative, strong communication skills and consistently meets deadlines.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
January 2007 - December 2010
Med-IQ - Creative/Art Director - 5523 Research Park Drive., Baltimore, MD
Responsible for all internal and external design for a medical education company
, including: direct mail, brochures, trade show materials, logos, photography fo
r newsletters and publications. Played a pivotal in the branding effort, maintai
ning a consistent, quality image that reflected the mission and goals of the com
pany.
June 2003 - November 2006
Euro RSGCG 4D - Senior Graphic Designer - 10 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD
In charge of studio operations, traffic and training interns, for direct mail ad
vertising agency. Cients included Chase Bank, BMW, Saab, Bath and Body Works, an
d Nationwide Insurance.
December 2000 - April 2003
Freelance Art Director and Designer
Clients included RTC Communications in Georgetown, D.C., a direct mail advertisi
ng agency, and temp work for various agencies and in-house design departments. I
nvolved in all aspects of design and production, including client contact and ma
rketing consultation. Excellent at comps and presentation materials.
December 1999 to December 2000
Visions Marketing - Senior Art Director - 1 E. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 2120
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Directed production, concepted, and wrote ads and collateral pieces, directed ph
otography. Accounts included Sterling Optical, Shoe City, Washington Restaurant
Group, various small banks and retail accounts.
December 1992 to December 1999
Karen Ayers Design - 1020 W. 42nd St., Baltimore, MD 21211
Self employed freelance Art Director and Designer. Involved in all aspects of de
sign from concept to computer production, packaging design and web pages. Accoun
ts included Duty Free International, Samuel Meisel and Company and The Washingto
n Times.
August 1992 to December 1992
Telesis - Graphic Designer/Art Director - 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218
Designer for a firm specializing in corporate identity, and package design.
December 85 to February 1988
The Top Banana - Art Director - 2221 Morton St., Baltimore, MD 21218
Responsible for design, layout, estimating, print contracting, directing photo s
hoots, and daily client contact. Major clients included McCormick and Company, I
nc., Service America Corporation, Eskimo Pie Corporation, (packaging design awar
d from the NY Art Directors Club) and Maryland Cup Co.
Education Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Karen Ayers 1020 W. 42nd St. Baltimore, MD 21211 410-258-3302 ka10e8cf2@west
post.net

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