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 2 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