From a young age, I’ve always had an interest in art and design, whether it was playing with colored pencils or creating homemade invitations using CreataCard. But somehow I never thought I’d be doing what I am today.
At first I thought I would be a teacher (until I started babysitting and realized that it was not for me). Then I had dreams of becoming a magazine editor. Technically this dream came true, as I was an editor for Neighbors magazine in college, but being an editor wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, so I finally pursued my true passion: design. As intimidated as I was by the Mac platform and the many Adobe and Macromedia programs, I quickly learned how to use them to my advantage and create beautiful art. And with a degree in Advertising, I learned how to use this art to bring clients success.
Take a look at my resume below to see my graphic/web design qualifications. And don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or to discuss your next project.
profile
Highly motivated and versatile designer with six years of experience in print and web design and a background in advertising/marketing. Client noted: "You are one of the most professional, helpful, and responsive persons and companies I have ever been involved with. I find your follow-through and performance outstanding." Former manager noted: “Mandy is a dedicated employee who will go the extra mile to help get a project out the door.”
software skills
| Adobe Photoshop | Adobe GoLive | Dreamweaver |
| Adobe InDesign | Adobe Acrobat | XHTML/CSS |
| Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Version Cue | Limited JavaScript/PHP |
professional experience
SUCCESS DESIGNS LLC (Oct 2005 – Present) — Gonzales, LA
Owner/Designer/Marketing Consultant
Design and develop professional, standards compliant websites using XHTML and CSS.
Advise businesses on new marketing approaches.
Work with clients to analyze needs/goals and design marketing materials to facilitate client growth.
NSTRUMENTAL DESIGNS / INFINIEDGE SOFTWARE (Oct 2006 – Sept 2008) — Prairieville, LA
Graphic/Web Designer
Designed various materials for several 4-day-long client events (each attracting 1,000+ distributors from around the world) including PowerPoint presentations, schedules, prize vouchers, ID badges, signs, tickets and more.
Designed and coded user-friendly websites for clients in a variety of industries including engineering, politics, charity and landscaping.
Created custom crafts for client and company events such as creative invitations, Christmas ornaments, event décor and prize boxes, all of which resulted in excitement and improved morale among attendees.
TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERS (Feb 2006 – Oct 2006) — Baton Rouge, LA
Graphic/Web Designer
Developed company marketing plan and established a professional company image by designing high quality marketing materials including brochures, newsletters, direct mail and a website.
Organized and prepared materials for a trade show event, which resulted in several business leads.
Met with clients and designed and coded websites for state organizations, including the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Louisiana Foster and Adoptive Parent Association.
NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE (May 2004 – April 2006) — Baton Rouge, LA
Editor/Web Designer
Collected and edited articles for publication in Neighbors magazine, a community publication distributed to more than 25,000 homes in East Baton Rouge Parish. Designed and maintained online magazine.
education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY — Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (May 2005)
Concentration in Advertising, Minor in Business Administration
GPA: 4.0 | University Medalist, Summa Cum Laude
affiliations
American Advertising Federation — Baton Rouge (currently serving on Board of Directors)
Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce
Ascension Chamber of Commerce
Baton Rouge Better Business Bureau
