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.
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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.
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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
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Wendy Watkins
508-847-1616
WendyWatkinsGraphics.com