Novia N. Knight
Atlanta, GA, USA
248-910-3227
be.net/noviaknight
Visual communicator/graphic designer with ten years of experience in print and web graphics. Strongest skills are in publication design, information graphics, illustration, package design, and 508 remediation of PDFs. Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office, and CommonLook (508 compliance). Familiar with Dreamweaver, Axure, web page design, HTML coding, and CSS styling. Proficient in designing on a Mac and PC. Skilled at pre-press, light production work, and operating multi-function printer with finishing unit.
Work Experience
Danya International, Inc.
Graphics Specialist
Provide graphics support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Design educational materials for HIV/AIDS, STDs, Hepatitis and TB observance events. Design tradeshow exhibits, promotional items, and multi-page documents. Provide 508-compliance remediation of PDFs.
April 2007
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Detroit Free Press
News Graphic Artist
Analyzed news stories and conducted research to produce concise and visually appealing information graphics. Created information graphics consisting of charts, maps, diagrams, and illustrations in accordance with style guides and standards. Developed complete Web site which included design, coding and maintenance using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Hand-coding HTML/CSS and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Attended daily and advance planning meetings to pitch new ideas and serve as a liaison for the graphic department’s staff of seven artists. Successfully promoted the achievements and portfolio of the graphics department by designing, organizing, and maintaining the department’s Intranet Web site.
June 2001
- June 2006
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Em Designs Group
Graphic Designer / Production Assistant
Conceptualized and designed layouts for online and offline collateral; collaborated on corporate identity branding; prepared artwork for printing; provided typesetting; selected stock photography; electronically retouched photos.
September 2006
- March 2007
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Work Experience
Clothesline Custom Screenprinting
Graphic Designer / Production Assistant
Created custom screen print designs for the promotional needs of corporations, educational institutions, collegiate organizations, and fraternal groups among others. Converted customer supplied artwork into digital files for screenprinting and embroidery. Reproduced graphics and logos; retouched photos. Prepared color separations for spot color and multi-color screenprinting.
June 2000
- May 2001
Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Florida A&M University / Journey Magazine
Art Director / Illustrator
Art directed 24-page, quarterly student magazine. Collaborated with editors, reporters, photographers, and illustrators to conceptualize page designs. Designed and illustrated pages.
August 1999
- April 2000
Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Florida A&M University National Alumni Association - Metro Atlanta Chapter
Public Relations Chair
Designed chapter logo. Designed flyers, banners, and brochures to promote the chapter and its activities. Designed, wrote, and edited the official quarterly newsletter.
2008
- 2010
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
Presidential Scholar. Graduated summa cum laude.
August 1997
- April 2001
Tallahassee, Florida, United States
The Art Institute Of Atlanta
Diploma, Web Design and Interactive Media
Enrolled in 1-year web design and interactive media program. Classes taken: Fundamentals of Interactive Design, Interactive Design Concepts, Interactive Experience Design, Information Architecture, Web Page Layout and Design, and Programming Concepts.
April 2011
- Present
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Awards
Skills
Annual Reports,
Booklets,
Corporate Identity,
CSS,
Fact Sheets,
Flash,
HTML,
News Graphics,
PDFs,
Powerpoint Presentations,
508 Compliance,
Advertisements,
Complex Reports,
Exhibit Design,
Health Communications,
Integrated Marketing,
Logos,
Newsletters,
Non-profit Sector,
Photo Retouching,
Print Collateral,
Promotional Industry,
Sensitive Subject Matter,
Web Graphics,
Additional Information
AIGA, the professional association for design; Atlanta Ad Club; Society for News Design; Florida A&M University National Alumni Association