Julie Walker
julie@juliewalkerdesign.com
Education
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Bachelor of Science in Technology in Visual Communication Technology - May 2009
Areas of Expertise
• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Quark
• Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact Account Management, Prezi, and Social Media
• Experience in design, brand management, email marketing, as well as offset and digital printing
• Knowledge of basic HTML, Action Script and website development
• Proficient with digital photography and image manipulation
• Skilled interpersonal communicator and group contributor
• Energetic, organized, and creative individual with proficiency in time management and prioritization
• Dedicated to expanding design work by learning new trends in both print and web design
Employment
Julie Walker Design, Sugar Land, TX - Guildford, England - California, USA - Pittsburgh, PA
Freelance Graphic Designer, August 2012 – Present
Skidmore Studio & Ignite Creative, Detroit, MI
Graphic Designer, October 2009 – August 2012
Provided visual solutions for commercial and promotional use. Supplied designs in the form of print and multimedia collateral to
clients including The Detroit Tigers, Andiamo Restaurant Group (consisting of 20 fine and casual dining restaurants in Metro Detroit),
Wayne State University and University of Michigan. Also handled project estimates, press checks, and website management.
Toledo Port Authority, Toledo, OH
Freelance Graphic Designer, May 2009 – January 2011
Develop innovative print and web designs for clients such as Jet America, Direct Air, and S.S. Willis B. Boyer Museum Ship.
Regularly fulfilled requests on tight deadlines while creating top notch final products.
Invision Designs, Toledo, OH
Art Director & Graphic Design Freelancer, August 2008 – November 2009
Collaborated with a variety of clients and vendors to solve marketing needs in a timely and organized fashion.
Responsibilities included designing flash animations, brand identity, postcards, product catalogs and promotional pieces.
ProMedica Health System, Toledo, OH
Freelance Graphic Designer & Creative Services Intern, December 2006 – November 2009
Conceptualized and designed new business materials, typographical depictions, signage, hospital nursing books, advertisements
and brochures while implementing proper brand management. Finalized production art and supplied designs in the form of displays,
brochures, flyers and other media to benefit ProMedica Health System.