Mary Kate Zihar: Design and Illustration
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Mary Kate Zihar: Design and Illustration
Mary Kate Zihar marykatezihardesigns.com [email protected] 502.931.8299 QUALIFICAT IONS • Ability to transform abstract ideas into strong conceptual solutions • Comfortable multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in a fast environment • Experience presenting graphic solutions to high-level stakeholders • Familiarity with logistics and relevance of social media • Mastery of digital and real world illustration techniques • Exceeds client’s expectations throughout the design process Graphic Design Intern / Actors Theatre of Louisville, 2011-2012 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Collaborates with the marketing department to create materials for both print and web, communicating with a number of printers on various projects ranging from the creation of order forms to original posters, logos, programs and mailers. Multiple projects run concurrently and under tight deadlines; most involve coordination with several departments. Specific projects include: creation of a new logo for the Actors Theatre GoBoard, creation of all season mailers, design of all materials (programs, posters, web-based mailings) for the Apprentice/Intern company season, design of the 18th annual African American Art Exhibition catalogue and creation of multiple pieces for Lobster Feast, Actors Theatre’s biggest fundraiser. Also planned, organized, and executed multiple projects for the Humana Festival Intern Project. Freelance Designer / Kentucky Humane Society, February 2012 Designed and executed all print materials for the 2012 Waggin’ Trails Benefit and 5K Run. This included working closely with the marketing committee as head designer and led to the production of multiple flyers and posters for the June 2012 event. Skills EDUCAT ION Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver with specialization in photomanipulation and page layout. Experienced in some HTML/CSS web coding. Also proficient in MS Office programs. Can use BOTH Macs and PCs. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting / University of Louisville Classes in Visual Communications / Ivy Tech Community College