Experience

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  Self-employed

  • Coeur d'Alene Idaho

  • Freelance Graphic Web Designer

    • 2009 - Present
    • Coeur d'Alene Idaho

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  Suzi Stranahan Creative Services

  • Coeur d'Alene Idaho

  • Graphic Designer

    • Oct 2008 - Present
    • Coeur d'Alene Idaho

    My current skill set includes web design, logo and identity package design, art direction and photo shoot planning, image retouching, catalog and brochures, hand drawn illustrations. I am always on the lookout for my next creative gig. Contact me for more information about my services. [email protected]

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  Calm Creations

  • Helena Montana

  • Illustrator

    • Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
    • Helena Montana

    Illustrated 16 images for the children's book While the Giant is Sleeping. Concepted, hand illustrated with chalk and executed all the image retouching in the digital form. Collaborated with author and publisher on the look of the book. Built the final document with text placement and cover design. Designed all promotional material including, bookmark, postcard, poster, banner and business cards for promoting the book.

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  Coldwater Creek

  • Sandpoint Idaho

  • Graphic Designer

    • Mar 2004 - Sep 2008
    • Sandpoint Idaho

    Art Direction and Graphic Design for women's fashion apparel, accessories and home accents catalog.Worked with channel merchants and creative team to showcase product in a creative light. Responsible for managing catalog production process: including layout design, conceptualized photography, art directed in-house photography, gave direction to a small group of design assistants and reviewed final color with quality analyst. Worked with team members to create new time saving processes. Worked quickly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the integrity of each catalog.

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  Advantage Advertising, Inc.

  • Lewiston Idaho

  • Graphic Designer

    • Mar 2003 - Mar 2004
    • Lewiston Idaho

    Used digital and professional photography in designing ads, posters and marketing material. Worked in a fast paced, demanding environment to meet tight deadlines around clients needs. Involved in creative process for conceptualizing creative direction for many clients, both individually and as a team player.Communicated with print vendors and have experience with pre-press process and various printing processes.