Dana B Taylor
Dana Taylor
 

 

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I hope that you are able to get a sense of my design style through the samples in this web site. I have a wide range of experience in graphic design from one-on-one client / vendor interaction to designing web sites, print, signage and other collateral.

I would love to hear from you. Feel free to e-mail me with questions, suggestions or to request samples.

 

 

 

 

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Software
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Acrobat, Fetch, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PageMaker, Quark

 

Professional Experience

The University of Texas at Austin; Admissions Communication - Austin, Texas
August 2009 to Present
Designs marketing, admissions recruiting, and communication of process/policy information. Develops design concepts for print and email campaigns. Handles the photography needs of the office. Works with printer to assure quality and on-time delivery of publications. Handles design requests and manages day-to-day activities to assure timely completion of projects.

JH&A Advertising - Austin, Texas
2008 to 2009
Developed corporate identity systems. Created brochures, logos, magazine advertisements and collateral pieces. Maintained and developed design for web sites.

Prizm Development - Southlake, Texas
2002 to 2007
Designed and updated web sites for clients all over the nation. Designed brochures, logos, stationery, billboards, magazines, advertisements and collateral pieces. Oversaw press checks. Maintained a personal server that controlled over 40 client web sites and provided client technical support. Corresponded daily with vendors and clients.

VWA Group - Dallas, Texas
2001 to 2002
Collaborated and designed of brochures, advertisements and stationery. Prepared brochures, signage and advertisement files for press. Developed and maintained web sites. Conceptualized design for exterior signage.

Benson Design - Dallas, Texas
2000 to 2001
Designed newsletters, advertisements, postcards and stationery. Coordinated projects with the client and vendor, distributed print and design proposals to clients. Researched stock imagery. Oversaw the press checks.

Boston Ballet - Boston, Massachusetts
1999
Designed brochures, folders, newsletters, flyers, inter-office forms, posters, advertisements and other collateral pieces. Worked with vendors on pricing, printing and delivery. Adjusted layout and resized advertisements for the seasonal performances in all local newspapers and magazines.

 

Freelance Experience
Licensed Counselors: Dr. Kimberly King & Dr. Jan Holmes - Trophy Club, Texas
2009 - present
Created web site identities for the practices. Designed stationary packages and client documentation for a cohesive look. Maintains web site and provides technical support as needed.

Lauck Group - Dallas, Texas
2007 to 2009
Conceptualized and designed interior and exterior signage. Communicated and coordinated information with vendors and client regarding pricing, artwork approvals, materials, manufacturing deadlines, printed inserts and installation dates. Oversaw and managed the on-site installation.

Lola Boutique / Indigo - Memphis, Tennessee
2007 to 2009
Developed and designed direct mail, postcards and promotional posters for two high end clothing boutiques. Communicated with vendors in behalf of client and coordinated printing, artwork and approvals.

Citizens for Cesnik Campaign - New York, New York
2005
Conceptualized the identity for the campaign. Responsible for the layout and design of the web site. Designed numerous promotional brochures, postcards, direct mail, stationery and other collateral pieces.

 

Education
New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelors of Fine Arts, emphasis in Graphic Design
May 1999

 

Awards

Merit Winner - Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA)
ETS-Lindgren IEEE Symposium Materials 2009

Award of Excellence - Communicator Awards
MidCity Homes Website Design 2009

Gold Winner - MarCom Awards
MidCity Homes Website Design 2009

 

Membership & Groups

UCDA - University & College Designers Association
The University of Texas Staff Council
The University of Texas Branding Committee

 

 

 

Dana B Taylor