About Me


Hello. I am a Graphic Designer based in the Washington, DC area. I have worn many hats in my career, from Email Designer and Print Designer, to Web Designer. I am currently focused on email marketing and creating compelling designs for our mobile environment. Being creative can be a difficult task, but I always keep an open mind and a cooperative attitude. I bring a wealth of diverse knowledge and experience to every project.

Skills


Adobe Creative Cloud (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, XD), Microsoft (Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Salesforce, Wordpress, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, HTML Email Design, Branding, Responsive Design

Portfolio


Experience


  • 2010
    -
    Present

    InvestorPlace Media

    Senior Web Designer

    Design and manage requests from multiple publications, including email marketing campaigns, direct mail print packages, monthly online and print issues, website support and graphics.

  • 2009
    -
    2007

    Affordable Creative Services

    Senior Graphic Designer

    Collaborated with clients and created concepts/ideas from initial design stage to finalized pieces. Worked with a team of designers to produce trade show displays, direct mail pieces, print collateral, and website design and development.

  • 2007
    -
    2001

    Todd Allan Printing

    Graphic Designer

    Collaborated with clients and created concepts/ideas from initial design stage to finalized pieces. Created design, proofing and printing schedules with clients, sales representatives, and print planners.

  • 2001
    -
    1997

    PARAS Productions

    Jr. Graphic Designer

    Coordinated with art director and developed concepts/ideas from initial design to completion based on client requests.

Education


Virginia Commonwealth University

BFA in Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude, May 1997

Contact


gagarindesigns@gmail.com