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Annya A. Uslontseva Design Skills: • Design for print (publication design, poster/postcards design, annual reports, magazine ads, brochures) • Identity & branding development (logos, business cards, letterheads) • Print production (offset printing and digital) • Web banner design • Experience in large format and outdoor signage • Original illustration (oil, pastels, screen printing) • Digital photo retouching and color management • Experience directing photo shoots • Experience working with brand guidelines • Collaborated with outside vendors • Communication skills • Project management skills • Presentation • Works well alone and as a part of a team Software Skills: • Adobe Illustrator CS3 • Adobe InDesign CS3 • Adobe Photoshop CS3 • Adobe Acrobat Professional • QuarkXPress • Microsoft Word Professional Experience: Freelance Graphic Designer: 2003 – current Seattle, WA “I believe design should leave an impression on people and a good designer know how to shape that impression. I consider myself a good designer. That is the idea behind the tag line I use for my freelance projects: Leave your mark.” As a freelancer I am responsible for every aspect of a project, from the initial pitch to developing ideas, presenting the designs and making final arrangements with printers. In my freelance work I focus mostly for non-profit organizations. I believe that the main job of a designer is to communicate the message and I am honored to help my clients bring their message out. Alaska Distributors Co.: 9/2007 – 7/2008 Title: Graphic Designer; Kent, WA Alaska Distributors is a wholesale distributor of wine, beer, spirits and non-alcohol beverages. As part of the in-house design team I created high-quality promotional materials such as menus, posters, large-format banners and other various custom projects for our clients across the country. Worked directly with large national suppliers and created new graphics to support and promote their existing brand. Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects. Exhibited excellent project management skills, great attention to details and strong print production knowledge. Advantage Graphics: 8/2006 – 8/2007 Title: Graphic Designer/Production Specialist; Auburn, WA Advantage Graphics is a full service print shop with offset and digital capabilities. As a solo designer I developed a new identity for Advantage Graphics and provided design services to their clients. I gained extensive knowledge of offset and digital printing processes and printing technologies. Attended press checks and coordinated projects with outside vendors. Oversaw project budgets and client relations. Education: • School of Visual Concepts - Graphic Design (Seattle, WA) • Pratt Fine Arts Center - Printmaking; Letterpress (Seattle, WA) • Inessa’s School of Fine Art - Oil and Pastel Painting & Drawing (Bellevue, WA)