Deborah Harper
Graphic Designer
Clinton,MA
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer, teacher and photographer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 30 years of industry success.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Adobe InDesign
1
1
Adobe Illustrator
Work History
Technical Education Teacher; Design & Visual
Assabet Valley Technical HS
Marlboro, United States
11.1994 - Current
- Created and developed contemporary Digital Media Program for Chapter 74 Technical Education in Mass.
- Created business partnerships.
- Developed curriculum & hands on learning experiences
- Created photography program with portrait studio
- Instruct students on Adobe Programs; Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, and Premiere.
- Managed re-branding of Adult Community Education
- Designed Adult Community Education Catalog
Director of Marketing
Focus Enhancements
Woburn, MA
04.1992 - 09.1993
- Devised traditional marketing and direct marketing plans using ROI strategies, print advertising and public relations strategies.
- Managed annual marketing budget in excess of $500,000
- Developed metrics and measured success in order to optimize customer acquisition and retention
- Developed and presented quarterly marketing plans and reports to CEO and shareholders.
CEO, Creative Director
Harper & Company, Inc.
Acton, MA
04.1986 - 09.1993
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Oversaw full teams of writers, artists, designers and project managers.
- Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
Technical Illustrator
Data General
Westborough, MA
09.1980 - 03.1985
- Created technical illustrations for Corporate publications
Education
Occupational Educator Licensure - Commercial And Advertising Art
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA06.1999
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Mass College of Art
Boston MA1980
Skills
- Design Mockups
- Company Logos
- Esthetic Design Principles
- Originality and Creativity
- Digital Image Generation
- Social Media Platforms
- Web Site Design
- Concept Development
Certification
Adobe Certified in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
Timeline
Technical Education Teacher; Design & Visual
Assabet Valley Technical HS
11.1994 - Current
Director of Marketing
Focus Enhancements
04.1992 - 09.1993
CEO, Creative Director
Harper & Company, Inc.
04.1986 - 09.1993
Technical Illustrator
Data General
09.1980 - 03.1985
Occupational Educator Licensure - Commercial And Advertising Art
Fitchburg State University
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Mass College of Art
Adobe Certified in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
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