An Award-winning senior graphic designer with over 15 years’ experience in computer graphic design and print design within a diverse range of industries. Creative thinker, highly skilled in the creation and execution of complex and innovative graphic presentations, andinnovative marketing strategies and campaigns. Accustomed to performing in deadline-drivenenvironments, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. I have a BA in Graphic Design and Minor in Photography from Morgan State University and a MA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.Creative experience in the following: Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Annual Reports, Marketing Materials, Client Relations, Corporate Identity Packages, Team Leadership, Magazine Design & Publishing, Creative Supervisor, Book Design, Department Management. Photography experience in the following: Weddings, Corporate Events, Fundraiser Events, Banquets, Headshots, Studio Photography, Environmental Photography. Technically proficiency in Operating Systems Mac and Windows. I have experience the following software: InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Acrobat Professional, Flash, PitStop, Fetch (FTP), MS Office, PageMaker, Outlook, Fetch, FlexiPro, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and SafariSpecialties: Graphic Designer specializing in Print Design, Layout, Corporate ID/ Collateral Design, Package Design, and Campaign Advertising Design
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Owner And PhotographerKls Image PhotographyClinton, Md, Us
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Owner/ PhotographerKls Image Photography Aug 2018 - PresentClinton, Maryland, United States
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Principle Graphic Designer/ PhotographerSupreme Council 33 Oct 2016 - PresentWashington, District Of Columbia, United States -
Creative Director/ OwnerK.L.S Designz & Print Nov 2005 - PresentWww.Klsdesignz.Com• Communicate with customers about design and print services.• Design using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Set up files for press
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Graphic Production DesignerHargrove, Inc. Apr 2012 - Feb 2013Participated in projects of banner creation, signs and exhibit creation for national events suchas Presidential Inauguration, NATO Summit, National Spelling Bee and Major City events. UsedIndesign to set up files for print and design according to rendering.. Vertorized logos in Illustratorand color corrected photos in Photoshop. Proof out artwork for client approval. Worked with 3Dimages to ensure size of print is correct. Sizes ranger from letter size to 10 feet banners. -
Art DirectorDepartment Of General Services - Print & Duplication Aug 2009 - Mar 2010Supervised a design staff of 5. Delegated 20-30 print and design projects daily among the staffand myself with daily deadlines. Assisted in the acquisition of state agency contracts for printand design with Maryland state offices. Designed and printed state of Maryland agency forms,stationary packages and signage. Used print and cutting machines to complete projects.
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Production Coordinator/ Graphic DesignerBaltimore Examiner Mar 2006 - May 2008Coordinated full production of a 40-54 page newspaper with different daily deadlines in eachdepartment. Verified advertisement size and color to ensure company's advertisement is printedcorrectly. Corrected advertisement color and size using Pit stop color correction plug-in forAcrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Created advertisements daily for various localbusinesses. Laid out design of special section areas of the newspaper including copy locationand… Show more Coordinated full production of a 40-54 page newspaper with different daily deadlines in eachdepartment. Verified advertisement size and color to ensure company's advertisement is printedcorrectly. Corrected advertisement color and size using Pit stop color correction plug-in forAcrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Created advertisements daily for various localbusinesses. Laid out design of special section areas of the newspaper including copy locationand advertisement in the newspaper. Obtained 1st place award with MDDC Press Association,Inc. for design of Local Retail Black & White advertisement for Saab Car dealership. Show less -
Graphic Designer InternBaltimore Blackbirds Mar 2007 - Aug 2007Designed all print advertisements including banners up to 8 feet wide; press passes used forlocal media to participate in coverage of football game; invites to various businesses for gamesand banquets; coupons for various magazines, newspapers and direct mailers; magazine andnewspaper advertisements. Created original artwork for kids club Blackbird Kids logos anddesigned T-shirt for fan appreciation and inaugural season.
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Production Coordinator/ Graphic DesignerWashington Examiner Sep 2005 - Mar 2006Coordinated full production of a 40-54 page newspaper with different daily deadlines in eachdepartment. Verified advertisement size and color to ensure company's advertisement is printedcorrectly. Corrected advertisement color and size using Pit stop color correction plug-in forAcrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Created advertisements daily for various localbusinesses. Laid out design of special section areas of the newspaper including copy locationand… Show more Coordinated full production of a 40-54 page newspaper with different daily deadlines in eachdepartment. Verified advertisement size and color to ensure company's advertisement is printedcorrectly. Corrected advertisement color and size using Pit stop color correction plug-in forAcrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Created advertisements daily for various localbusinesses. Laid out design of special section areas of the newspaper including copy locationand advertisement in the newspaper. Obtained 1st place award with MDDC Press Association,Inc. for design of Local Retail Black & White advertisement for Saab Car dealership. Show less
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Paginator/ Digital Imaging SpecialistPatuxent Publishing Aug 2004 - Sep 2005
Kia B. Education Details
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Savannah College Of Art And DesignGraphic Design -
Morgan State UniversityGraphic Design -
Gwynn Park HsDiploma -
Waldon WoodsGeneral
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Kia B. attended Savannah College Of Art And Design, Morgan State University, Gwynn Park Hs, Waldon Woods.
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