Amber Wing

San Diego, CA, USA
I am a graduate of The School of Design at Rochester Institute of Technology, and as a result of my coursework and work experience, I have become interested in print and advertising. I have a variety of experience ranging from conceptualizing marketing strategies, to designing ads and collateral, prepress file preparation, copywriting, and storyboarding.

I have worked for two agencies in Raleigh, NC, an agency in Sorrento Valley, CA, and I am currently at an agency located in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. I have designed a wide variety of materials for clients such as BB&T, Prudential Realty, Anderson Homes, CORT Furniture, Dollar Tree, the Gaslamp Quarter Association, and the San Diego Convention Center.

As a designer, I have a good range of skills and knowledge to use within your company. I am fluent with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and am familiar with Corel Draw, Quark and Flash. I am also someone with an open mind and courage to explore and test the limits. I have excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as motivation to succeed in this industry. If you are looking for someone to effectively contribute while keeping an upbeat attitude and sense of humor, I am that person. I understand the importance of deadlines and am very strict about meeting them.

Work Experience

Enne Bi Communications

Project Manager & Art Director

As Project Manager, I facilitate conversations between the client and the designer, and translate the client's thoughts and ideas into a finished concept. As an Art Director, I design a multitude of projects as well as offer guidance to our design team. I also act as a liaison between our agency and clients, organize all projects, work closely with our third-party vendors, and maintain project schedules and timelines.

A Few Clients:
the Gaslamp Quarter Association
the San Diego Convention Center
Osetra the Fishhouse
Cremolose, San Diego
Buon Appetito Restaurant Group
CandleLamp
Air2Air
ATS Financial
February 2011 - Present San Diego, California, United States

Real Estate Marketing Of California

Graphic Designer

At REM, I designed several marketing pieces for Realtors® that were printed and direct mailed in-house. I worked closely with the Senior Designer and Art Director on new projects, and continuously learned about mailing restrictions, pre-press file set-up and direct mail set-up. I also communicated directly with clients to ensure all pieces were designed appropriately.

A Few Clients:
Windermere Realty (several Realtors®)
Prudential Realty (several Realtors®)
EVantage Realty (Nick Roshdieh)
June 2011 - November 2011 Sorrento Valley, Canada

Harbinger

Junior Designer

I worked under direction of a Senior Designer and Art Director to produce a plethora of marketing pieces for various clients. I've designed advertisements, email blasts, email signatures, banners, billboards, and even magnets.

A Few Clients:
Anderson Homes
Vanguard Homes
the Hamptons (North Carolina)
Baldwin Peak
July 2008 - November 2008 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

RBW

Graphic Design Intern

As a design intern, I was given much creative freedom to explore and try new ideas. I worked on several print and outdoor projects including postcard design, logo design, banner and billboard design, as well as online banners and websites. I was encouraged and supported by my Art Director and fellow Designers and had an amazing experience that lead me into design today.

A Few Clients:
Dollar Tree
BB&T
CORT Furniture

*RBW filed for Bankruptcy in 2009
June 2007 - August 2007 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Education

Rochester Institute Of Technology

BFA Graphic Design

Ending GPA of 3.5
Dean's List from 2006–2008
Total of 188 Credits
September 2004 - May 2008 Rochester, New York, United States

Skills

Calligraphy , Copywriting, Corel Draw, Flash, Illustration, Illustrator, Indesign, Mac, PC, Photoshop, Quark, Wordpress CMS,

Additional Activities

AIGA Member | San Diego Chapter

Volunteer at Rady's Children's Hospital