contessa mccurry

About

A versatile skill set spanning from writing and editing to visual arts and prepress production creates a strong understanding of simple or complex print projects and designs. The ability to stay organized assists to satisfy the goal of meeting deadlines and seeing a project through from conception to finishing.

Country

united states

City

littleton

Industry

printing

Skill

adobe creative suite, graphics, pre press, illustrator, digital photography, logo design, layout, graphic design, photography, adobe acrobat, posters, publications, editing, editorial

Experience

independent contractor for graphics and prepress

n/a independent

2009-12 - 2010-12 · 1 yr 1 mo

prepress artist

infinity images

2006-12 - 2009-12 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Managed printer-specific file adjustments and PMS color matching for large format printing projects using Lambda photographic and inkjet printers. Proved competency in Adobe CS and knowledge of Acrobat, Word and PowerPoint. Efficiently met deadlines, solved problems and improved organization and workflow.

layout artist

llm publications

2006-4 - 2006-12 · 9 mos

Conceptualized and produced designs for multi-page publications, advertising and marketing materias. Proficiently edited and proofread for all phases of print production.

marketing manager

sb northwest

2005-12 - 2006-4 · 5 mos

Conceptualized and produced designs for posters, advertising, branding and marketing materials.

photo and editorial assistant

the oregonian

1997-9 - 2005-8 · 8 yrs

Assisted editors, photographers and reporters in multiple projects that required picture taking, editing, reporting, writing and research. Facilitated photo sales. Mastered digital image preparation.

designer

psu vanguard

2004-9 - 2005-6 · 10 mos

Conceptualized and produced designs for advertising and page layouts in the Portland State University newspaper. Efficiently met deadlines, solved problems and improved organization and workflow.

Education

portland state university

graphic design

2003-1 - 2005-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Design Projects: Process included creating concepts, copy, digital output, and final presentation. Types of projects included branding, logos, editorial spreads, packaging, and series of posters and signs. Activities and Societies: American Institute of Graphic Arts: 2004-05 Director of Communications, Portland State University, [aiga-psu]. Portland State University Vanguard: Page designer, student newspaper.

colorado state university

journalism

1993-1 - 1996-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Related Coursework: Research, reporting, writing, editing, and page design in deadline environment. Activities and Societies: Silver Spruce Yearbook photographer