K. M. Fairbanks
Graphic Designer

Experienced Graphic Design professional known as the "go to" person for other creative professionals on the team who needed assistance with creative issues and difficulties. Holds a bachelor’s degree in visual arts with a specialization in graphic design and has professional design experience.

Created web site graphics, designed print pieces, and possesses basic web design skills. Former employers and clientele have included a university, web development companies, and small businesses. 

Proficient with both Mac computers and Windows operating system, as well as with industry standard graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, as well as other software including, but not limited to, Adobe Flash, Quark X Press, and Microsoft Word.

Handled multiple projects and met deadlines on or before time, including instructional graphics, web site graphics (banners, buttons, other images), brochure design and other assignments. Taught university faculty in graphic design seminars.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as an integral part of a team effort to collaborate to achieve goals.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Applied Design and Visual Arts, with a specialization in graphic design, University of Houston-Clear Lake

Experience
Graphic designer for University of Houston-Clear Lake, 3 years

Freelance work for
Cog Lowe Construction;
Taco Bell;
Abacus Bail Bonds;
Burks Tower Specialist Inc (graphics and web site design);
LoneStaRealty;
Bank Texas;
East Texas Juniors (basketball team);
Louisiana Basset Hound Rescue;
Infinitum Video Game

Computer Software Experience
Adobe Creative Suite:
Photoshop
Illustrator
Flash
Dreamweaver
Acrobat
InDesign
Fireworks

Additional:

Quark X Press
Swish
Microsoft Word
MacWrite
Bryce
GIF Builder

Published Works - Please see section below

References furnished upon request