GRAPHIC / SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT
I'M
WENDY
WATKINS
My work as a graphic designer allowed me to get
a close look at all aspects of businesses big and small.
Knowing the customer, and how to communicate with them,
was the key for those who were successful.
I have been in printing, advertising, fundraising, retail, catalogue and
at a newspaper as part of a team, as a manager and as a business owner.
My experience is varied and my expertise is honed -
I know how to deliver your message to your customer.
Whether it's
PRINT, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEB, BRANDING
I will take your scribbled-on-a-napkin vision and make it a
professional - and effective - reality.
Let's meet so I can give your business a fresh new look
that will attract more customers so you can turn them into sales.
It's time to give your business the boost it deserves.
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY CURRENT KNOWLEDGE LEVEL ... & ALWAYS LEARNING
SOCIAL MEDIA
80%
WIX
70%
INDESIGN
90%
PHOTOSHOP
85%
ILLUSTRATOR
70%
PRINT ADVERTISING
90%
MARKETING & SALES
75%
WORK ETHIC
110%
02 PORTFOLIO
MY WORK.
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03 Experience
MAR 2008 - AUG 2018
THE GRAFTON NEWS
LANDMARK | GATEHOUSE MEDIA
Senior Graphic Designer
Office Manager | Owner
UPDATED 50+ YEAR OLD NEWSPAPER :
1. Converting ads from Pagemaker to Adobe InDesign while re-designing newspaper.
2. Initiator and manager of conversion of DOS subscription database to FileMaker Pro.
3. Catalyst and creative lead in creating a web presence for the newspaper.
DUTIES INCLUDED:
• Layout two 32+ page weekly newspapers working in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Designed and produced ads in collaboration
with advertisers and sales team.
• Updated company’s website using content management software.
• Created promotional materials for sales dept.
• Ran the flow of the office, greeting and helping customers in person and on the phone.
SEPT 2018 - PRESENT
GRAPHICS / SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT -
W2 Graphics
Graphic Design | Social Media
Creating and managing print promotions along with all aspects of social media for numerous companies.
APRIL 2002 – MAR 2008
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Fundraiser Organizer
Dealt with local companies and town officials to create all marketing materials such as flyers, signs and newspaper articles for 2 hugely successful Softball Fundraisers.
FEB 1998 – MAY 2000
UTAH DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION | UPTOWN DOWNS
Graphic Designer
Created logos and monthly newsletters.
MAY 1995 – APRIL 1996
GUNZOS
Graphic Designer
Illustrated sports apparel in a retail sports catalogue.
OCT 1993 – OCT 1994
AMERITECH
Graphic Designer
Creator of promotional sales material.
JUNE 1988 – JUNE 1990
PHILIPS | MAGNAVOX
Art Director
Hired as Technical Illustrator. Promoted to Art Director within a year, to manage a team of 8. Created user manuals for multiple Project Managers and their computer product lines.
MAY 1987 – JUNE 1988
STA COMMUNICATIONS
Graphic Designer
Designed and laid out technical medical journals.
AUG 1985 – MAY 1987
GAMATEX
Graphic Designer
Advertising Agency.
AUG 1980 – JUNE 1982
RBT PRINTING
Graphic Designer
Worked in art department of printing company.
JUNE 1982 – AUG 1985
COMMUNICATION
BLUE BLANC ROUGE
Graphic Designer
Advertising Agency.
1977 – 1980
DAWSON COLLEGE
Degree in Commercial Art
CONTACT
Please reach out to me with
any questions ... from A-W
Wendy Watkins
508-847-1616
WendyWatkinsGraphics.com
