I combine creativity, problem-solving, a good eye for design along with my client's direction to create powerful graphics that meet today's marketing demands. Graphic Design / MarketingI am extremely self-motivated and am able to work independently on projects or collaborate with a team. I have worked in the advertising industry for 20 years and am familiar with tight deadlines and quick turnaround. Along with being a designer, I have also worked in Marketing and Public Relations. My strength is Graphic Design, but I incorporate my knowledge and experience from these other roles to create stronger, more effective designs.I am proficients on both Mac and PC systems and software: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel and can easily work within both. Core Competencies• Print Media• Social Media• Direct Mail• Corporate Identity• Logo Design• Marketing• Websites for small businessesAccomplishmentsI have freelanced for Nagel Advertising for over 13 years. One of the account reps I work with has told me I am the most talented designer he has ever worked with.Successfully switched one of my clients, A to Z Wear (embroidery and screen printing), over to online ordering through a newly designed website which led to increased automated sales. Designed a logo and website for a local home improvement business that led to a significant increase in revenue. He stated that 99% of people that visited his site signed him on as a contractor for their home improvement projects.Contact me at karenmcfarlandesign@gmail.com or 330.419.8691 for any graphic design opportunities.View more samples of my work at www.karenmcfarlandesign.com