DANIELLE BIRDSELL - bluebeedesigns.net

[email protected] | BLUEBEEDESIGNS.NET
GENERAL INFORMATION
DANIELLE
BIRDSELL
Hi, most people call me Dani Bee.
Creativity is essential to me. I have
always had a knack for seeing things,
ideas, and problems from a different
MERIDEN
CONNECTICUT
167 BUCKINGHAM ST. 06451
203
886
9647
point of view. I excel at translating
concepts and ideas into aesthetically
pleasing visual representations.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
6
14
OBJECTIVE
YEARS
COMMERCIAL
EXPERIENCE
A full-time position where I can hone Graphic Designer skills
while utilizing my extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite,
as well as my collaborative and creative skills.
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
YEARS
FREELANCE
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
PHOTOSHOP
Typesetting, Flyer Design,
Website Interface Design,
Print Oriented Design,
Small to Large Format
Advertising, Logo Design,
Branding, Company
Identity, Photography,
Photo-manipulation,
Photo-retouching, Magazine
Article Layouts, DVD Layout
Design, and Motion Graphics
HTML
CSS
ACROBAT
FLASH
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
BORN
JUNE 7th
1980
NEWTOWN
HIGH SCHOOL
blueBEE DESIGNS
OFFICE
MANAGER
MIDDLESEX
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1994-1998
2000-2014
2002-2005
2007-2011
1994
FREELANCE DESIGN
1999
2000
R.K. MANUFACTURING CORP
2002
GRAPHIC DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA
2005
2007 20087
UNIVERSITY
NIELSEN
OF NEW ORLEANS MEDIA RESEARCH
GENERAL STUDIES
MULTIMEDIA RESEARCH ANALYST
QUALITY ASSURANCE
ASSISTANT
GRAPHIC
DESIGNER
1999-2000
2000-2001
2005-2008
2008-2014
R.K. MANUFACTURING CORP
SUBURBAN STATIONERS, INC
DANIELLE BIRDSELL
167 BUCKINGHAM ST, MERIDEN, CT [203] 886-9647 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Graphic Designer that will utilize my extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, as well as my collaborative
and creative skills.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook. Adobe Creative
Suite, including Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Dreamweaver, and Flash.
EXPERIENCE
Blue Bee Designs2000-Present
Website Designer, Creator, and Maintenance-Person, Meriden, CT
• Consult with clients to identify specific marketing and communications needs.
• Design, create code, and maintain web sites.
• Create brand identity through graphic designs, digital photographs, and photo manipulation.
Graphic Designer2008-2014
Suburban Stationers, Middletown, CT
• Design of marketing materials for printed media.
• Website interface design and functionality.
• Marketing campaign design, implementation, and management.
• Web graphics, interface design, and branding.
• Maintaining brand consistency across multiple mediums.
• Design of advertisements, packaging, catalogs, flyers, and promotional items.
• Working with customer service, sales staff, and management to accurately portray ideas and concepts.
Office Manager2002-2005
R.K. Manufacturing Corporation, Danbury, CT
Receptionist
• Operated switchboard.
• Ordered and distributed office supplies and equipment.
• Managed packages and mail, including the set-up of FedEx software and label printing.
• Responsible for petty cash and recording receipts.
Quality Assurance Assistant2005-2008
R.K. Manufacturing Corporation, Danbury, CT
Quality Assurance
• Maintained databases for document control, order entry, and the quality program.
• Performed yearly internal audits of the quality program.
• Assisted in obtaining and maintaining an ISO 900:2000 Certification and FDA requirements 21 CFR 820.
• Suggested preventive actions in order to better work environments and ensure proper procedures.
Document Control Specialist
• Controlled, maintained, scanned, and distributed client and in-house documents in a timely manner.
• Reviewed and issued change orders to keep quality records current.
• Obtained quality approval from multiple levels of management.
• Responsible for training new hires.
• Processed incoming orders in database.
• Prepared customer quotes and responses for credit requests.
Multimedia Research Analyst2000-2001
Nielsen Media Research, Shelton, CT
• Performed research and analysis.
• Entered data, maintained database, and corrected discrepancies.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts in Graphic Design2011
Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT
REFERENCES
Mary Ellen Alling
Sr. Quality Engineer, L-3 Chesapeake Sciences, Ashaway, RI 02804 [203] 240-8840 [email protected]
[Formerly the VP of Quality Assurance for R.K. Manufacturing Corporation]
Judith DeGraffenried
Middlesex Community College, Professor, Coordinator of Fine Arts/Graphic Arts [860] 343-5871 [email protected]
Donata Rame
Marketing Specialist, Suburban Stationers, Inc, Middletown CT [860] 759-2119 [email protected]