Creative graphic designer with ad agency, small business and magazine production expertise, and a passion for producing visually-pleasing stories. Collaborative and curious professional works across teams to translate vision into design strategies while completing projects on schedule and on budget. Versatile graphic designer follows design trends and explores innovative ways to enhance consumer experiences.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maritime Publishing, San Diego, California (remote) Graphic Designer (3/2021 – 3/2025)
Maritime Publishing acquired Fishermen’s News and Pacific Maritime Magazine in March of 2021 and I continued working on them. Approved layouts for publication. Edited related websites with WordPress. Layout and built email ads. Collaborated with publication editors and used tools including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Created supporting graphics for the other areas of the business.
Both magazines closed down in March 2025
Philips Publishing Group, Seattle, Washington Graphic Designer (10/2003 – 10/2020)
Design and layout of print and online magazines, including Fishermen’s News and Pacific Maritime Magazine. Approved layouts for publication. Edited related websites with WordPress, Dreamweaver and Lions Light (a proprietary content management system). Supported conferences with logos, signage, websites, online ads and on-site event programs. Built sales templates with PowerPoint. Layout and built email ads. Collaborated with publication editors and used tools including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Built a reputation for anticipating needs, improving processes and instilling confidence while working with cross-functional advertising, editorial, client and vendor teams
Wrapped up work on magazine and marketing email layouts due to Philips’ closure on 6/2020
Kathy Samuelson Graphic Design, Seattle, Washington Graphic Designer (9/2002 – Present)
Develop sales and marketing collateral, logos and signage for advertising agencies and small businesses; use tools including Adobe Creative Cloud InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Design and layout of The Sea Chest, a 48-page publication, for Puget Sound Maritime; email marketing templates for Training Resources Maritime Institute; membership directory for the Society of Port Engineers LA/LB.
Designed ferry terminal signage, created sales sheets, project profile sheets and product brochures.
Prior experience: Graphic Designer for Kindred Communications, Inc., and Tut Systems, Inc.
EDUCATION
California State University, Fresno – Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Design, emphasis in Graphic Design
CreativePro Week – Annual Conference Registration Volunteer and attendee, since 2016
COMMUNITY
Swedish Cultural Center – Member and volunteer, since 2013 | National Nordic Museum – Member, since 2010