Experience

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  Opticon USA - Manufacturer and development of 1D laser and 2D imaging barcode scanners

  • Renton, WA

  • Graphic Designer - Freelance

    • Oct 2010 - Present
    • Renton, WA

    GRAPHIC DESIGN and LAYOUT for marketing collateral and web graphics, including data sheets, line cards, product reference cards, flyers, trade show graphics and web banners.PHOTO ART DIRECTION: Retouch and alteration.PRODUCTION and FINAL FILE PREPARATION including print pre-press and web optimization.LANGUAGE VERSIONS: Production of multiple language versions of data sheets using supplied translated copy.ILLUSTRATIONS: Diagrams and flow chartsTEMPLATES: Defined and created working templates and style sheets for multiple collateral pieces, such as data sheets and line cards.

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  Diane Marie Chaudiere (formerly DBA Chaudiere Design Inc.)

  • Woodinville, WA

  • Owner, Graphic and Web Design

    • Jun 1985 - Apr 2023
    • Woodinville, WA

    Above summary applies.

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  King County Metro - Public transit authority for King County, Washington

  • Seattle, WA

  • Graphic Designer - Freelance

    • Jul 2011 - Mar 2023
    • Seattle, WA

    CONCEPT and GRAPHIC DESIGN for outreach materials to increase public awareness of changes or additions to public transportation such as new bus lines, road closures, bicycle use on buses, rideshare, event transportation and general awareness in public transportationPROJECTS: Brochures, multi-language rack brochures (up to 26 languages), mailers, folding maps, display box graphics, trade show graphics, posters, newsletters, online ads, website banners, newspaper inserts, fulfillment packages and bus signs. Campaigns spanning many platforms.SCOPE of WORK includes concept, design, stock photo search, internal library photo search, photo retouch or alteration, illustrations and icons. Concept through file delivery to print vendor or web team.BRAND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE: Understand and work within strict brand guidelineTEAM WORK with internal and external writers

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  Fluke Corporation - World leading mfr. of electronic test tools/biomed equip/networking solutions

  • Everett, WA

  • Graphic Designer/Photo Art Director - Freelance

    • Jan 1986 - 2020
    • Everett, WA

    GRAPHIC DESIGN and ART DIRECTION for print, digital and web projects, including web landing pages, micro-sites and banners, e-mail blasts, data sheets, brochures, large volume catalogs (up to 312 pages), trade show graphics, mailers, sales meeting materials, flyers, posters and diagrams.LOGO and ICON development for campaigns and sub-brands.LANGUAGE VERSIONS: Production of multiple language versions of web banners and collateral using supplied translated copy. Web banners include up to 22 languages and 26 sizes.PHOTO ART DIRECTION for in studio, on-site, and on locations photo shoots for product, conceptual and application images. Responsibilities also include propping, styling and model selection.PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Provided Graphic Design and Art Direction services through a company acquisition which involved a complete identity and overall branding change. Helped to implement the visual changes and monitor compliance.ON-SITE SUPPORT for REBRANDING: Worked on-site for a year with the primary focus of creating working templates and style sheets to reflect the rebranding of the company. Created a library of templates for daily use by the internal graphics team and outside vendors. Templates were created for all the major print pieces including brochures, data sheets, application notes, mailers and ads. Provided guidance to the internal staff during the transition and monitored compliance.

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  Univar USA - Leading chemical distributor in the United States

  • Redmond, WA

  • Graphic Designer - Freelance

    • Jul 1998 - Jun 2016
    • Redmond, WA

    Univar • Leading Chemical Distributor in the United States • January 1998 – PresentGRAPHIC DESIGN and ART DIRECTION for brochures, employee handbook, application set, maps showing worldwide sales regions, ads, trade show graphics, newsletters and quarterlies.GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PRODUCTION of the monthly employee newsletter for 13 years. Re-designed to keep up with several acquisitions and identity changes. Transitioned from print to digital, and finally became part of the internal website and produced by the web team internally.GRAPHIC STANDARDS MANUAL: Created the master brand standards manual including all support illustrations and logo setPHOTO ART DIRECTION: Stock photo searches, retouch and alterationILLUSTRATIONS: Flow diagrams and charts.

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  Cardiac Science - Develops, manufactures, and markets automated external defibrillators (AED)

  • Waukesha, WI

  • Graphic Designer - Freelance

    • Feb 2001 - Jun 2015
    • Waukesha, WI

    Cardiac Science • Automated External Defibrillators • September 2001 – PresentGRAPHIC DESIGN and ART DIRECTION for data sheets, post cards, trade show graphics, quick reference guides, “how to” guides, labels, packaging, instruction for use sheets, manuals, brochures, ads and internal signage and lobby graphics.PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Provided Graphic Design and Art Direction services through a company acquisition which involved a complete identity and overall branding change. Worked on-site when they were headquartered in Bothell, WA to implement the visual changes and monitor compliance.SUPPORT for REBRANDING: Created a library of working templates and support file, including a logo set, InDesign templates and style sheets, and a photo library with tracking systemLANGUAGE VERSIONS: Production of multiple language versions of data sheets and brochures using supplied translated copy.PHOTO ART DIRECTION: Stock photo searches, retouch and alterationILLUSTRATIONS: Flow diagrams and charts.

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  Silicon Energy, LLC - Design and integration of solar products

  • Marysville, WA

  • Graphic Designer - Freelance

    • Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Marysville, WA

    LAYOUTS and TEMPLATES for new packaging labelsBRAND and SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE: Work within strict manufacturing and industry specifications

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  Providence Health & Services - Third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States

  • Renton, WA

  • Graphic Designer - Freelance

    • Jul 2012 - Mar 2015
    • Renton, WA

    WEB DESIGN and ART DIRECTION support for multi-state website. PHOTO ART DIRECTION: Stock photo searches for new and replacement images. Image tracking. Crop, retouch and optimize for web use.WEB DESIGN: Micro-sites, landing pages, blogs and icons.ART DIRECTION: Review of website for brand compliance. Keep tracking sheet up to date. DESIGNED and PRODUCED a 14-page Microsoft Word graphic standards addendum.DESIGNED and PRODUCED HTML for an ExactTarget online newsletter, e-mail blasts and landing pages.

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  BSQUARE

  • Bellevue, WA

  • Graphic Designer - Freelance

    • Aug 2005 - Aug 2011
    • Bellevue, WA

    GRAPHIC DESIGN and LAYOUT for marketing collateral and web graphics, including corporate brochures, data sheets, white papers, quarterly business reviews, labels, ads, line cards, product reference cards, flyers, trade show graphics and web banners.PHOTO ART DIRECTION: Retouch and alteration.PRODUCTION and FINAL FILE PREPARATION including print pre-press and web optimization.ILLUSTRATIONS: Diagrams and flow charts

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  Loud Technologies

  • Woodinville, WA

  • Graphic Designer - Freelance

    • 2007 - 2008
    • Woodinville, WA

    St. Louis Catalog (312 pages)GRAPHIC DESIGN and ART DIRECTION : Year long project to redesign and convert a 416, black and white catalog into full color version with a fresh and updated look-and-feel. Design included cover and all interior pages. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Oversee the project from onset to final printing. Schedule and run weekly input and status meetings with the internal staff of writers and managers. Maintain tracking sheets and status reports. Adhere to deadlines. Coordinate with the external print vendor. LAYOUT and PRODUCTION of 312 pages of text, thousands of product line listings and photos. Organization of extracted copy from the old catalog and new product copy. Edit copy throughout the entire catalog for consistency. Size and crop all photos.

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  Eddie Bauer

  • Redmond, WA

  • Graphic Designer/Art Director - Freelance on- and off-site

    • Apr 1987 - Aug 1995
    • Redmond, WA

    WOMEN’S CATALOGTEAM LEADER and ART DIRECTOR: Lead graphic designer and team manager for a group of writers and production artists for the production of their 50 page catalogs. Responsible coordinating with buyers and photographers, managing assets, creating work-back schedules, project status reports, documentation, adhering to deadlines, tracking all edits, changes and proofing rounds, proof review, file preparation and release to printer. GRAPHIC DESIGN: Overall concept and unique cover design for each seasonal version to be implemented by the support production artists.PHOTO ART DIRECTION: Photo selection and cropping.SEASONAL AND SALES CATALOGSGRAPHIC DESIGN and LAYOUT. Responsible for design through production and final file preparation for release to the printer. Create a unique cover concept and design. Layout and production for all pages within the standing template. Photo selection for each product. Catalogs varied from 60 to 100 pages.MAIN CATALOGGRAPHIC DESIGN for the main catalog. Attend meetings with the buyers to review the content for every page of the upcoming seasonal catalogs. Layout pages per the percents allocated for each piece of merchandise on a spread.

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  Floathe and Associates - Advertising Agency

  • Graphic Designer/Art Director - Full-Time Employee

    • Mar 1984 - Jan 1986

    GRAPHIC DESIGN for print collateral including brochures, sales kits, ads, packaging and sell sheets. Accounts included Hewlett Packard and Weyerhasuser.PHOTO ART DIRECTION: on location and in studio