Samantha Burke
Graphic Designer
Spotsylvania, VA, USA
5408348634
www.sburkedesign.com/
Work Experience
Solari Creative
Graphic Designer
Produced graphic solutions from concept to completion in the form of logos, environmental graphics, materials for events, certificates, posters, flyers, promotional materials, program briefings, and photography support for multiple U.S. Army organizations. Independently maintained various vendor relationships by communicating about project specifications, budget, and pre-press specs. As well as measurements, concept illustrations and scale drawings for large scale graphic projects.
July 2013
- December 2014
Maryland, United States
Photography
Freelance Photographer
Directed and shot weddings, senior portraits, baby portraits, and engagement photos. Retouched all photographs for clients.
July 2009
- 2013
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Monroe Langston
Graphic Design/Photography Intern
Rebranded the company and created marketing materials. Took photos at local events for their website. By updating their brand it attracted more consumers and increased traffic flow to their social media site.
2013
- 2013
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Major Style
Freelance Designer
Designed logo, posters, and postcards for a fashion marketing student’s art admistration event planning class. The fashion show was a "what to wear to an interview" tailored to each major. The marketing materials created awareness to the student body regarding the fashion show and maintained attention to design.
April 2012
- May 2012
Savannah, Georgia, United States
SCAD
Student Ambassador
Lead campus tours.
September 2010
- June 2012
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Dillard's
Graphic Designer
Designed 75th Anniversary mark that would work with their existing logo. Applied mark to bags, ads, and various promotional materials. The mark appealed and catered to all generations.
2012
- 2012
Savannah, Georgia, United States
St. Andrew's School
Designer
Collaborated with a team of three other designers to rebrand a private prepatory school. Redesigned logo, mascot, collaterals, and promotional materals to represent and market the institution.
January 2011
- March 2011
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Ground Zero
Freelance Designer
Designed logo, website, stationery, marketing materials, and tshirts.
June 2011
- September 2011
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Freelance Designer
Graphic Designer
January 2015
-
Graphic Designer
Designed each Birthday Recap along with all the vectors. Each one was a little bit different not just by the information but by the theme. Did ages 1-6. Gave parents a recap of their child firsts and/or favorites from the year.
July 2016
- Present
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Education
Harford Community College
Web Development 1
March 2014
- April 2014
Bel Air, Maryland, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
St. Andrew's School
First Place: Logo Design
2011
Skills
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Illustrator CS6,
Adobe InDesign CS6,
Adobe Lightoom,
Adobe Muse,
Adobe Photohop Cs6,
Google SkechUp,
Microsoft Office Suite,
Extensive study in
Wayfinding and information design
Corporate identity and logo design
Layout, editoral and publication design
Package and surface design
Basic knowledge of web and interactive design
Corporate identity and logo design
Layout, editoral and publication design
Package and surface design
Basic knowledge of web and interactive design