Irene Baranyk
Graphic Designer/Production Artist
Baltimore, MD, USA
443.527.9275
be.net/ibaranyk
Through design, I create the response to my clients’ communication needs. In the process of achieving this goal I am enriched not only professionally, but personally, by interfacing with every client. I believe it is this dynamic, throughout the creative process that makes for truly effective design.
Graphic design continuously provides a fresh perspective and awareness of the world around me, which in turn inspires, excites, and motivates me to create. It is my passion.
Graphic design continuously provides a fresh perspective and awareness of the world around me, which in turn inspires, excites, and motivates me to create. It is my passion.
Work Experience
IBaranyk Design
independent graphic designer
conceptualization, design, and production of the following: identity design, exhibit materials, reports, invitations, books, banners, calendars, brochures, cards, design for websites, informal photography
utilizing Adobe’s Creative Suite—InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat
utilizing Adobe’s Creative Suite—InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat
1997
- Present
Maryland, United States
Success For All Foundation
production artist/graphic design
2004–2015
As a full time production artist within SFA’s Publications Design department, I was responsible for project-driven layouts of educational curricula. Additionally, I provided conceptualization, design, and rendered simple illustrations as needed.
To create program documents such as teacher manuals, student workbooks, and other informational material, I utilized Adobe’s Creative Suite on a daily basis—InDesign in particular, and some Illustrator and Photoshop on an as-needed basis. Occasionally, I worked with Microsoft Office Word and
PowerPoint programs to create presentation slides for conferences and trainers.
All programs and tasks were deadline driven and required attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. This position involved extensive communication and collaboration with other production team members and also with other departments such as development and media.
1999–2004
As sole designer and production artist within the Early Learning department, my responsibilities included: conceptualization, design and production of pre-K/Kindergarten curricula (program identity, curricula such as teacher manuals and supporting materials (picture cards, posters, etc.) and simple illustrations. I used the following software: Quark, Illustrator and Word.
As the Foundation grew, my position was eventually absorbed into the newly-formed Publications Design department.
Occasionally, I recorded voice-overs of children’s stories for the Media department.
As a full time production artist within SFA’s Publications Design department, I was responsible for project-driven layouts of educational curricula. Additionally, I provided conceptualization, design, and rendered simple illustrations as needed.
To create program documents such as teacher manuals, student workbooks, and other informational material, I utilized Adobe’s Creative Suite on a daily basis—InDesign in particular, and some Illustrator and Photoshop on an as-needed basis. Occasionally, I worked with Microsoft Office Word and
PowerPoint programs to create presentation slides for conferences and trainers.
All programs and tasks were deadline driven and required attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. This position involved extensive communication and collaboration with other production team members and also with other departments such as development and media.
1999–2004
As sole designer and production artist within the Early Learning department, my responsibilities included: conceptualization, design and production of pre-K/Kindergarten curricula (program identity, curricula such as teacher manuals and supporting materials (picture cards, posters, etc.) and simple illustrations. I used the following software: Quark, Illustrator and Word.
As the Foundation grew, my position was eventually absorbed into the newly-formed Publications Design department.
Occasionally, I recorded voice-overs of children’s stories for the Media department.
1999
- November 2015
Maryland, United States
Success For All Program
production/design, curriculum developer, research assistant
Success for All program (Center for Social Organization of Schools/Johns Hopkins University)
1996 –1999: conceptualization, design and production of pre-K/Kindergarten curricula (program identity, curricula such as teacher manuals and supporting materials (picture cards, posters, etc.) and simple illustrations. I used the following software: WordPerfect, PageMaker, Quark, Illustrator and Word.
1989–1996: research assistant and curriculum developer with the Early Learning department
1996 –1999: conceptualization, design and production of pre-K/Kindergarten curricula (program identity, curricula such as teacher manuals and supporting materials (picture cards, posters, etc.) and simple illustrations. I used the following software: WordPerfect, PageMaker, Quark, Illustrator and Word.
1989–1996: research assistant and curriculum developer with the Early Learning department
1989
- May 1999
Maryland, United States
Education
University Of Baltimore
post graduate studies
Coursework in the Publications Design graduate program
Maryland, United States
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts
Certifications in Special Education and Elementary Education
Michigan, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Ukrainian (Fluent),
Skills
Graphic Design,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Microsoft Office,
Pagemaker ,
Photoshop,
Print Production,
Quark,
Work-related training
Adobe InDesign certification, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Adobe Photoshop workshops at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Adobe Photoshop workshops at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Member
InDesign Users Group (Greater Baltimore Area chapter)
SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Curtis Bay, MD
SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Curtis Bay, MD
Volunteer
United Help Ukraine
Turning Pages Family Reading Club
Maryland Food Bank
Turning Pages Family Reading Club
Maryland Food Bank