Rachael Blanchard's Portfolio

About

• 10 years of design experience in both corporations and small businesses
• Highly organized – capable of managing several projects simultaneously
• Detail oriented with good time management skills
• Responsive in meeting a client’s request
• Diligent worker who interacts well with both customers and colleagues
• Resourceful, energetic, competent, and results driven
• Software Expertise: Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Eager to learn new skills and techniques

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Informa Exhibitions: Irving, TX (Graphic Designer, August 2013 – present)
• Collaborate with marketing managers to produce printed material for 13 different tradeshows
• Material includes brochures, postcards, advertisements, floor plans, signage and show programs
Associa: Dallas, TX (Graphic Designer, March 2011 – July 2013)
• Work closely with marketing account directors to design visual materials for board of directors and homeowners that include advertisements, quarterly newsletters, invitations, flyers, and direct mail pieces
• Design material for corporate events such as leadership summits, open house, and executive meetings
Imagination Branding: Lewisville, Texas (Graphic Designer, Nov. 2007 – March 2011)
• Redesigned the art department by implementing new systems for all areas including art requests, production, file organization and billing.
• Worked closely with the sales and production staff in order to complete projects from design concept to fulfillment.
• Projects included promotional products, logo and t-shirt designs, and incentive trip packages.
Athletic World Advertising: Fayetteville, Arkansas (Production Artist, May 2006 – Nov. 2007)
• Executed all aspects of the design cycle in producing athletic posters for high schools and colleges
• Created advertisements for school-sponsored businesses
• Recognized several times for highest production numbers

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Art: Graphic Design
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (May 2006)

Contact

rachaelblanchard@yahoo.com