TERESA CARR 
195 Campbells Creek Drive,
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 925-6844 • e-mail: megagrafx@hotmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Two years experience as an innovative Graphic Art Specialist to work for the graphics field in a publishing company environment. I’m an inventive artist with a passion and talent to make design work for any project in a deadline-driven environment. I possess interpersonal skills and dynamic written and verbal communication abilities.
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Print |
Illustration |
Advertising &
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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Platforms: Mac OS 9/10, Windows 2000, NT, XP, Printers, Scanners
Software Expertise: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker, InDesign; QuarkXpress; Bryce; Strata Studio, Flash and Fireworks; MS Frontpage; MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook).
Media: Painting; Airbrush; Mixed Media; Printmaking; Sculpting; Animation Graphics; 3D
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Mega Grafx Studio, Charleston, WV, 1991-Present |
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Freelance Graphic
Artist |
Owner of graphics business who manages and coordinates
design production from concept to completion. I provide ideas with vision,
develop designs and imagery and meet deadlines and requirements. Communication and
dissemination techniques, precise design, visual color discrimination, theory
and usage. Typography and calligraphy techniques. Fluency of ideas and
originality. Skilled in illustration, airbrush, drawing, painting, acrylic,
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, printmaking, photography, sculpting.
Key Achievements:
- Created artworks for private clients.
- Created graphics and artworks for local church.
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Randstad, Nashville, TN, 1996-2000 |
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Graphic Artist |
Assigned to a Christian publishing company designing page cover layouts for church manuals, brochures, and journals. I’ve done promotional materials for the company catalog. Collaborated with a design staff in producing computer-generated artwork and layouts for annual promotional materials for national churches from concept to pre-press production.
Key Achievements:
- Created illustration and artwork that is used in the company’s publications and sale items.
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Creative Forum, PO Box 23512, Nashville, TN 37202 1997-1999 |
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Graphic Artist |
Artist member networking with fellow artists and designers. Did illustrations, artwork and page layout for a local author and publisher for their book (released under the name, “The Omega Syndrome”). Created CD artwork and layouts for a local music publisher and their clients.
Key Achievements:
- Developed
a relationship with area artists and clients.
- Recommended
by Los Angeles associate for innovative imagery.
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Paramount Agency, Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA, 1992-1993 |
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Newspaper Ad Editor |
I assisted in various duties as receptionist, proofreader and editor of news advertisements for multicultural publications. Clerical knowledge of procedures and systems, editing and creative copy. Placed purchase orders for clients’ ads. I also did touch-up artwork for camera-ready ads.
Key Achievements:
- Helped to reorganize the news library.
- Recognition on clean-cut application of ads.
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Beverly Hills Art League, at the Farmer’s Market, Los Angeles, CA, 1992-1994 |
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Fine Artist |
Gallery member, volunteer and resident artist. Exhibited work in league art gallery. Assisted gallery director in operating the league gallery by working the front desk and offering assistance for art collectors in handling artwork, selling and completing transactions.
Key Achievements:
- Established relationships with other artists and clients.
- Sold painting during summer exhibition, name listed in league newsletter.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Associate of Arts in Graphic Design with minor study in Fine Art and Photography (1996)
Santa Monica Community College -1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA. Honors
REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO
Will be available upon request.
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