RESUME ::
tara l. johnson > graphic designer, web designer, photographer
email > tara@tarajohnsondesign.com
phone > 360.255.3217
mail > 202 e. holly suite 113
bellingham, wa 98225
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS ::
- associates degree in graphic design
- bachelors degree in photography
- highly skilled in all creative adobe applications
- 4 years as a freelance photographer
- 1.5 years as in-house designer & web developer
- work well under pressure, very deadline oriented
- strong customer service background
WORK EXPERIENCE ::
MGM Solutions, bellingham, WA
july '06 - december '07
> In-house graphic designer, web developer, photographer, and graphical marketing director for an ambitious, young web-based company. Have designed several catalogs, brochures, tradeshow backdrops, managed and designed a handful of websites, directed and shot all product photography, created original graphics and illustrations, and designed/managed all e-newsletters for several different companies owned by MGM Solutions.
freelance designer, bellingham, WA
april '06 - present
> Freelance projects include logo/identity, catalogs, brochures, web design, email campaigners, posters, t-shirts, flyers, postcards, and booklets. Clients include Strelcheck Chiropractic, Yamato Engines, Texture Clothing, and Mobile Medicine.
freelance photographer, bellingham, WA
april '04 - present
> Have been hired to shoot photographs for several local organizations including Bellingham Technical College, Sustainable Connections, Planned Parenthood, and The Regence Group. Have also been working as a portrait and wedding photographer for the past three summers.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ::
graphic design, WCC
august '05 - august '06
> Have completed classes in all aspects of the layout, illustration, and print production track - this involves training in all Adobe Creative Suite applications as well as an in-depth prepress and postpress education. Have also completed web design instruction involving XHTML, Dreamweaver, & Flash.
EDUCATION ::
> bachelor of fine art, photography
university of illinois, 2001
> associates degree, graphic design
whatcom community college, 2006