Resume
Leslie Lee
214-537-9679
ART DIRECTOR/ILLUSTRATOR/PRINT & WEB DESIGNER
- Highly adaptable graphic designer (Web and print) with a traditional photographic/illustrative background
- SEO and Google Analytics expertise
Many small to medium businesses and entrepreneurs have a good idea, but don’t know how to market their idea or have it be seen by their end-user or consumer. Other businesses may have worked with a number of graphic designers or agencies, and have a collection of marketing materials that are not unified or strategized, or may not fully realize the importance of branding and consistency from print to Web. I not only design corporate and marketing materials, including Websites, but I also consult with and educate my client on all aspects of taking their idea to the public, online and in print. I have helped people struggling with a full-time job and a good idea to grow self-supporting businesses.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Visually oriented with a good aesthetic sense
- Proven dependability, quickly adaptable to different situations
- Artistically well-rounded, capable in 2d and 3d formats
- Self-motivated, hands-on type with an exacting eye for detail and organization
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography concentration/French minor, 1990
John D. Murcheson Scholarship Recipient
Dean's List
United States Army Signal School Division
Training in Multimedia Illustration, 1995
Honor Graduate
Pratt Institute and Populi, Inc.
Web Communication Design Talent Track, 2000
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- Daily use of Cretive Cloud; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Acrobat
- Intermediate level Wordpress website development
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Preparation of print-ready files for print vendors, design layout to final print production process
- Proficiency in the use of digital cameras; also 35mm and large format cameras
LANGUAGES
- Advanced HTML
- Advanced CSS
- Basic JavaScript
- Able to work with established ASP and PHP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003 to Present - Owner - Laughing Cat Arts, Dallas, Texas
- Layout of catalogues, books, photography and digital image manipulation for Vogt Auctions, Big Think Media and Petersen Games
- Creative Director, lead designer and illustrator of Indian Weddings print and online magazine, set graphic standards
- Create all print marketing materials and online presence for The Rhythm Room and Vow to Dance
- Create and maintain websites for Lone Star Circus and Mobile Shred-it
- Designer of GUI (Graphic User Interface) and icons for Muroc Systems and redesigned their marketing website, TeamSupport.com
- Designer of Wordpress website to include illustrations, blog and corporate print pieces for NiMA Marketing
- Layout of online ads for Black White Read neighborhood publications
- Teach corporate training classes in Adobe products, HTML and CSS to corporate clients including Russell Athletic, Uncle Julio's, Reliant Energy, The Boyscouts of America and Lennox Air Conditioning
- Create corporate and marketing materials, brochureware, illustrations, logos and websites for clients such as Privacy Compliance Group, Privacy Council, John Roberts BMW, Little Katana Sushi Bar and Coconuts Island Grill
- Rebranding and marketing of all print and Web pieces to inclued illustrations for Neo Camerata, New Roads Records and the New Classical Performing Arts Association
- Convert 6,000+ item catalog to an E-commerce site on .NET platform for King Architectural Metal
- Maintained website and created programs, mailouts and posters for Meadow School of Arts at Southern Methodist University
2017- 2019 - Creative Services Coordinator- Bold Digital Marketing a Division of Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Dallas, Texas
- Creative team lead in-house marketing for Bold Digital Marketing, Bold Sales Solutions and Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind
- Design of print collateral and Wordpress websites for parent company, sister divisions and outside clients
- Perform SEO and act as social media manager for parent company, sister divisions and outside clients
2001 - Instructor - Art Institute, Dallas, Texas
- Taught class in visual design and image manipulation for Web
2000 to 2003 - Senior Technical Consultant - Impact Innovations Group, Dallas, Texas
- Illustrated, designed and produced print pieces in-house
- Designed, coded and managed development team creating websites for clients such as Randall Publishing and Jobs.com
1997 to 2000 - Designer/Illustrator - Aquent Partners, Inc., Dallas, Texas
- Illustrated, art directed, designed and produced posters promoting community service projects and company events for Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems and Aerostructures Sector
- Worked with The Promotion Network designing and producing in-store promotional pieces for Philip Morris and United Distillers and Vintners
- Worked with SPAR Performance Group designing, producing and illustrating promotional incentive print pieces for companies such as Taco Bell, Bruce Hardwood Floors and Nortel
- Designed print and electronic presentations for Lockheed-Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems
- Worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP designing, producing and illustrating of corporate print brochures, annual reports, posters and invitations for special functions
1994 to 1997 - Multimedia Illustrator - United States Army, 303d Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas
- Created electronic presentations and printed visual aides for briefing and training purposes
1990 to 1994 - Freelance Artist - Dallas, Texas
- Painted commissioned pieces for area businesses and individuals
- Performed art and furniture restoration for private clients
1987 to 1990 - Photography/Video Production Assistant - The Center for Instructional Services, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
- Created artwork for video production
- Ran sound and broadcast equipment for UNT cable television broadcast classes
- Worked on location as cameraman and photographer at UNT special functions
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Contact leslie@laughingcatarts.com for a list of professional references.
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