Debera Kuntz Email & Phone Number

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

• As the lead 2D designer for Microsoft trade show booths, my primary responsibility entails aligning with various Microsoft product brand guidelines, and executing designs flawlessly. Additionally, I integrate diverse.
• Responsible for training and leading Graphic Production Designers in designing, creating proofs, and sending files to print for exhibits and retail spaces. Keeping up to date with brand guidelines for clients and.
• Integration of proofing program with Account Management and Project Management teams. Helping to increase communication with graphics and other departments, speeding up workflow efficiently and decreasing errors.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• Preflight client-received art. Reviewing graphics, layouts and fonts, prepping files for print/production. Clients include Microsoft, Medtronic, National Geographic, Follow Your Heart, and Little Caesar's.
• In-house graphic designer for VMware. Working together with the Creative Director and the Design team at VMware, designed and saw through the printing/production of their tradeshow booth graphics.
• Working together with various departments- Creative, Detailing, Account Management, Project Management, and Shop to meet tight tradeshow deadlines, with quick turn arounds in an efficient manner.

• Graphic Design
• Under supervision of Creative Director, creating ads and layout templates for magazines
• Increased communication between Production and Creative departmentsProduction Artist
• Oversee production of Annie's best-selling fiction books, at the time running 4 series in a year, with 4 books out a month. Responsibilities include maintaining consistent styles on series, updating covers under the.
• Using Adobe InDesign, handled the layout and coordination of various Annie's branded magazines. Duties include layout, overseeing out of house Production Artist's magazines, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator work.
• Guiding and sharing knowledge with Production Artists and Graphic Designers in Adobe programs by researching and applying faster and easier methods of accomplishing tasks.Technical Illustrator/Coordinator

• Responsible for layout of sales materials and Tuthill Parts Catalog
• Aiding in product photography for use in Tuthill Parts Catalog.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Using Adobe Freehand, under the supervision of the Senior Graphic Designer, designed signs and banners.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Worked on Vera Bradley Stationery line for Barnes and Noble. Helped to create mock-ups of products and using Adobe Illustrator, manipulated patterns for use as design elements.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Design And Visual Communications, General

Activities and Societies: Student Activities Council, American Advertising Federation - College Chapter Studied Fine Commercial Art, with.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Swimming, Softball, Student Activities