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I find joy in pursuing graphic design and other creative ventures. My childhood was filled with creative projects inspired by those around me. To further develop my abilities, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Delta State University in 2008. I am now a new mother and I am inspired by my little one to continue my creative journey!
I enjoy seeing the vision of others come to life. Dedication, excellence and accountability is what you are in store for when you entrust me as a creative leader with your endeavors.
ABOUT
Christi Wade
Creative Production Specialist
&
Certified Print Media Reseller
CURRENT RESUME
EXPERIENCE
Creative Production Specialist
Freelance - Jackson, Mississippi | 2005 to Present
- Proficient in graphic design, print production, web design and digital media production
- Render customer service and maintain multiple client accounts
- Manage websites and social media accounts
- Assist with online advertising and marketing strategies
- Produce handcrafted, original artwork and products
Graphic Designer/Prepress Specialist
PIP Printing & Marketing Service - Ridgeland, Mississippi | February 2014 - May 2014
- Fulfilled graphic design request according to customer work ticket
- Operated digital copiers, digital envelope press and wide format digital printer
- Packaged orders and performed quality control
- Engaged in customer service
- Monitored phone and email communications
- Printed t-shirt screens
- Performed bindery operations such as folding and tabbing newsletters
- Multi-tasked in fast-paced environment within tight deadlines
Graphic Design Consultant
Envisage Media & Creations LLC - Jackson, Mississippi | August 2012 - October 2013
- Designed graphics and layouts for printed and digital content
- Assisted with copywriting and proofreading
- Engaged in office duties such as scanning, printing, answering phone calls, monitoring front office and
housekeeping
- Participated in project consultations with clients
- Multi-tasked in fast-paced environment within tight deadlines
- Served as Chaplain
Production Associate
Edible Arrangements - Ridgeland & Flowood, Mississippi | February 2011 - April 2011
- Washed, peeled, cut, and dipped fruit
- Prepared and packaged arrangements
- Assisted with inventory and cleaning
Graphic Designer
The Clarksdale Blues Star Newspaper- Clarksdale, Mississippi | May 2009 - August 2009
Sunday Leader Newspaper- Cleveland, Mississippi | August 2008 - May 2009
- Arranged news articles, images and advertisements
- Managed electronic files and performed prepress duties
- Delivered newspapers
- Trained new graphic design employees in design software and company workflow
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design | Graduated December 2008
Delta State University - Cleveland, Mississippi 38733
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design | Graduated May 2005
Hinds Community College - Raymond, Mississippi
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: MAC & PC platform- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), QuarkXpress, Microsoft Word, Caldera RIP software
Craftsmanship: strong sense of design, layout/composition, typography, and color; knowledgeable of paper stock and digital printing; skilled in measuring, cutting, binding, scanning, photography
Hardware: HP wide format digital printer, Xerox and Canon digital printers, IntoPrint digital envelope press, guillotine paper cutter