Erica Parker
Graphic Designer
Matawan, NJ, USAErica Parker is a recent Designer in the Graphic world. She graduated Cum Laude from Monmouth University with her BFA concentrating in Graphic Design in Spring of 2013. Erica takes a unique approach with her design and explores different mediums and concepts to manifest one of a kind creations. She also has a great love for typography, organic healthy foods and all things DIY.
Work Experience
Direct Development
Graphic Designer
Direct Development is comprised of two businesses: Community Magazine & Main Street NJ.
DIRECT DEVELOPMENT
• Designing various printed materials for clients
• Creating and Designing websites for clients
• Designing internal marketing materials
COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
• Collaborating with Creative Director in the creation
of the magazine’s editorial design
• Consistently meeting strict deadlines each month
• Formatting and uploading the images for new stories on the Community Magazine website each month
• Assisted in mentoring interns through their
duration with the magazine
MAIN STREET
• Successfully created, designed and launched the Main Street Marlboro website on a strict deadline
• Created complete branding with guidelines
and posting standards
• Participant in Montclair State University’s
NJ News Commons program
DIRECT DEVELOPMENT
• Designing various printed materials for clients
• Creating and Designing websites for clients
• Designing internal marketing materials
COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
• Collaborating with Creative Director in the creation
of the magazine’s editorial design
• Consistently meeting strict deadlines each month
• Formatting and uploading the images for new stories on the Community Magazine website each month
• Assisted in mentoring interns through their
duration with the magazine
MAIN STREET
• Successfully created, designed and launched the Main Street Marlboro website on a strict deadline
• Created complete branding with guidelines
and posting standards
• Participant in Montclair State University’s
NJ News Commons program
February 2013
- Present
Hazlet, New Jersey, United States
Community Magazine
Graphic Design Intern
Two local magazines with a total distribution of 34,000 homes and businesses in Monmouth County. The magazines are , planned and designed 100% in house. Advertising is sold to local small-medium sized businesses and organizations.
- Collaborating with Creative Director in the creation of the magazine’s editorial design
- Consistently meeting strict deadlines each month
- Collaborating with Creative Director in the creation of the magazine’s editorial design
- Consistently meeting strict deadlines each month
May 2012
- October 2012
New Jersey, United States
Education
Monnmouth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts concentrating in Graphic Design
September 2010
- May 2013
West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
Awards
Global Understanding Convention
3rd Place Poster Design
2011
Storm Drain Technologies
3rd Place Logo Design
2012
Monmouth University Student Exhibition
Faculty Recognition
2013
Skills
Adobe Aftereffects,
Adobe Bridge,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Edge Animate,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Autocad,
Book Publishing (Blurb),
Digital Illustration & Retouching,
Final Cut Pro,
Font Lab Studio,
Microsoft Office,
Photography,