Graphic Designer

Adrags30@Gmail.com / WingsFreeDesigns@Gmail.com

Amber D. Ragland
Cell: 910-627-6057 / Home: 910-423-1413

Fayetteville NC 28304

Online Portfolio: http://adrags.weebly.com/

Attributes
I am a Graphic Designer skilled in multiple mediums, including Fine Arts and Digital Photography. I
utilize a skill set in laying foundation or building upon it for the successful outcome of various creative
projects ranging from product sales and digital photography to Creative Design and digital restoration. I
am a creative, hands on professional with over ten years of general work experience with pursuits and
work ethics that exhibit an understanding for the craft and field. I strive to improve and inspire with the
creative insight and enthusiasm encountered within the field of Graphic Design and Art Direction.
Experience
United States Postal Service (November 2015 February 2016)
o Rural Carrier
-Sort and deliver mail to residences and businesses along specified routes by POV -Register, certify and insure
parcel and letter delivery within time restraints and rules -Meet schedule for collection and return of mail
-Maintain accurate record of deliveries
FreeLance Digital Photographer & Graphic Artist (Feb 2013-2016)
o Graphic Designer/ Digital Photographer
-Edit/caption and upload photos for business publications per client instructions
-Digital restoration/color correction/ digital enhancement and deduction
-Define/Recommend definite solutions for effective business/graphic design solutions.
-Digital archiving of photos/prints/design elements
-Generate Business Cards, Flyers, Brochures, Pamphlets, Tickets, Posters, Banners, Logos, etc. in timely/cost
effective manner.
-Design custom illustrations/Paintings/Graphics etc. while conscious of expenditure of labor and necessary
material
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts
o Framer
-Image/Object framing (using quality materials/equipment for increased client satisfaction) Framing Center
maintenance Order Framing material/Products (Economically adherent to expense point within customer/store
guidelines) Create Framing Graphic mock ups in house based on individual parameters Maintained
client/Graphic digital filing systemAssisted in design decisions/layout which helped to create sales and growth
within framing department.
Accurance Insurance (April 2015-July2015)
o Secretary
-File client/business insurance documentation Scheduling appointments Receive/distribute funds in regards to
payments Receive/Give messages - Open/Close office daily.
Portrait Innovations (March2015-June2015)
o Photographer
-Digital Photography/Posing/Styling/Prop set up - Sales/Merchandising of products and packages (increased
package sales by 18%) - Photo Editing/Printing (Saved on time/cost with little to no necessary edits or re-printing)

Graphic Designer
WingsFreeDesigns@Gmail.com / Linel17@yahoo.com
Home: 910-423-1413

Amber D. Ragland
Cell: 910-627-6057 /

Fayetteville NC 28304

McGee-Cadd Reprographics & Blueprinting

Graphic Designer/Printer (Oct 2008 - Jul 2013)

-Produced large format, high quality Print/Digital Print Production

-Provided cost effective Graphic Design services for the Fayetteville and surrounding area (Business Cards,
Flyers, Brochures, Pamphlets, Tickets, Posters, Banners, Logos, etc.)
-Printed variously scaled/styled blueprints/advertisements that were cost effective and within budget guidelines
-Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs
-Edited existing PowerPoint slides to enhance delivery and impact
-Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.
CommTech Answering Service (June 2008-Oct 2008)
o

Customer Service Representative

Answering calls and taking messages via pager and physical calls for doctors, lawyers and small business owners
Education
Fayetteville Technical Community College 2013-2015
-Certificate of Graphic Design, Business & Advertising
University Of North Carolina Pembroke
2003-2008
-Degree: BFA Major: Fine Arts & Digital Arts/ Minor: Media Integration
JackBritt HighSchool
2000-2003
-HighSchool: Diploma
Skills
-CS6 Proficient (PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign)/Microsoft Program Proficient (Microsoft Office, Publisher)
-PC & MAC proficient
-Project presentations/Slide Presentation
Administrative skills, creative design skills, good communication skills
-[55] WPM (WordsPerMinute)
-DSLR Photography
Affiliations & Awards
Substitue Teaching Certification (FTCC 2015)
The National Society of Leadership and Success (FTCC Ch.)
Customer Service Excellence Award (SYKES-USAA-2013)
HRC (Human Rights Campaign) -10% Society (UNCP Organization)
ACFNC (Arts Council of Fayetteville North Carolina)
TZK Martial Arts Association