Artist: Lisa Beres Location: San Francisco, CA Category: Design, Illustration, Art
Description: 揂s a successful visual communicator, I pride myself on achieving the best solution from the problem at hand. I can easily take a client through a process that consists of analyzing the problem (researching and gathering information), brainstorm/sketch, create and follow through towards production and finally delivery.? Lisa is a highly creative Graphic Designer with extensive experience in innovating and executing projects within Corporate and Agency environments. Skilled in various illustration and fine art mediums, Lisa is proficient on Macintosh platform layout software and graphics. She is a collaborative team member with the ability to successfully handle diverse demands and effectively deliver on time and on budget.
Areas of expertise include: Corporate Identity, Web Design, Advertising, Brand Identity, Packaging & Publication Design.
Resume: Lisa Peri Beres Senior Graphic Designer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly creative Senior Designer with extensive experience in innovating and executing projects within Corporate and Agency environments. Skilled in various illustration and fine art mediums and proficient on Macintosh platform layout software and graphics. Collaborative team member with the ability to successfully handle diverse demands and effectively deliver on time and on budget.
Areas of expertise include: Corporate Identity, Web Design, Advertising, Brand Identity, Packaging & Publication Design.
EDUCATION
1994 ~ 1999 California State University, Chico Bachelor of Arts Degree in Information and Communications with an emphasis in Graphic Design
TECH SKILLS
QuarkXpress, In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flash, Image Ready, Streamline and knowledge of html
AWARDS
旳cademic- Graphic Design Scholarship '98 旹nvision 23- National Poster Competition: High Honors 旴eacon Award 2002 昄MA Award of Excellence 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001 - 2004 Charette Communication Design Senior Designer
Throughout the last few years working with a small agency environment, I have contributed to the development of brand identity, packaging, book/CD cover design, advertisements and collateral for various clients known worldwide. Taking each project through the creative process beginning with research and analysis to brainstorming/ conceptualizing to the final solution, I found has enhanced the quality of the final outcome of each project.
> Designed a Media sales kit for Ask Jeeves, which included a folder, brochure and several data sheets that won an award through a highly recognized design foundation in 2002.
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2003-2004 BUSINESS 2.0 Freelance Senior Designer- Marketing
Working directly under the Art Director of Marketing for Business 2.0, I have been given the responsibility to take my sole creative ideas and implement designs that have been used repeatedly within the company. We have also created advertising that has been adapted by various Fortune 500 companies. Other duties include designing invites, programs, newsletters and brochures for events Business 2.0 has put together for clients discussing great journalism that provides business people with useful, actionable insights to help them navigate and benefit from change.
> My illustration and design for an invite/ poster in September 2003 for the Blue Angeles show was so highly appreciated, Business 2.0 decided to carry this design for future Blue Angeles events for years to come.
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2003 Littler Mendelson LLP. Freelance Senior Designer- Marketing
Although my assignment length was only three months, I was able to create some wonderful pieces for the Littler Mendelson marketing team. Some of the projects included designing identities for smaller agencies within the firm, book and c.d. covers, programs for weekend events and seminars, newsletters and recruiting brochures. During my time at Littler, I was able not only to design on a strict and fast-paced timeline, but also manage my own projects from beginning to end. This experience has given me the privilege to take with me the network of vendors I continue to use to this day.
> Littler Mendelson needed a unique way of announcing it has expanded into Florida with the opening of an office in Miami. The invitation took form as a Passport mentioning every new attorney involved with the expansion. In October of 2003, the Legal Marketing Association awarded me with an "Award of Excellence" for the design of this piece.
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2000 - 2001 Standard Media International Designer
As part of the Design Team, I contributed to the development of brand identity, developed website subsections and worked within established parameters to create icons, illustrations and interactive banners. Collaborated with team members to trouble shoot and improve design functionality.
> Redesigned BriefCase, a section of the site that generated the highest revenue seen since the site first began in 1999.
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1999 - 2000 Cronan Design Designer
Contributed to the development Corporate Identity and Packaging for clients. Assisted in naming, visual identity and creating business systems. Designed collateral such as business cards, stationary, folders and envelopes. Estimated prices for quotes on new projects. Coordinated the work of outside vendors including printers and service bureaus and initiating press checks.
> Managed the production of a five book marketing series that promoted a newly developed preserve in California.
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1999 The Design Company (TDC) Freelance Designer
Designed layouts and camera-ready art for ads, posters, white papers. Developed successful promotional packages, including t-shirts, laptop cases for larger corporations in the Bay Area.
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1998 - 1999 Off The Wall Advertising Designer
Created innovative display advertisements for the first agency to begin in house Advertisements in the city of Chico. Conducted personal consultations with new clientele and recommended effective design solutions.
Lisa Beres
Location: San Francisco, CA 94115
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