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CONTACT |
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KATHERINE GAMAO
www.katherinegamao.com
www.katherinegamao.com
SUMMARY |
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- Over 20 years of experience in the graphics field
- Strong attention to detail, highly organized
- A good eye for art, design and fashion
- Ability to handle a high volume of work accurately and efficiently
- Skilled in multi-tasking, proofing own work and prioritizing work
- Knowledge in producing a variety of design and pre-press solutions
EDUCATION |
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August 1996 to May 2000 • Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia • Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
SKILLS |
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- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
- Expertise in collaging, layering, masking, manipulating and retouching images in Photoshop
- Strong background in painting, drawing, sculpture and art history
EXPERIENCE |
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GRAPHIC DESIGN LEAD AND EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR
Issei Mochi Gummies, Bethesda, Maryland
August 2024 to Present
CREATIVE SPECIALIST
Commerce12, Rockville, Maryland | eHouse Studio, Charleston, South Carolina (remote)
August 2018 to April 2024 | April 2024 to August 2024
FREELANCE PHOTO RETOUCHER
TLC, Silver Spring, MD (remote)
December 2012 to March 2022
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Skye Associates, Rockville, Maryland (remote)
January 2013 to July 2017
DIGITAL PRODUCTION ARTIST
Discovery Communications, Silver Spring, Maryland
October 2006 to November 2012
Issei Mochi Gummies, Bethesda, Maryland
August 2024 to Present
- Design compelling visual content for various marketing materials including packaging, advertisements, social media posts, website graphics, and promotional materials.
- Develop and execute creative campaigns that align with brand identity and business goals.
- Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and standards.
- Retouch images as needed for seasonal marketing use, packaging changes and other needs.
- Prepare files for print.
- Support CEO with administrative organization, operational coordination, and management of daily tasks.
- Manage inventory, administer changes, and provide customer support for various e-commerce channels.
- Assist in coordinating and attending special events and expos.
CREATIVE SPECIALIST
Commerce12, Rockville, Maryland | eHouse Studio, Charleston, South Carolina (remote)
August 2018 to April 2024 | April 2024 to August 2024
- Produce creative concepts, art, copy and content across digital platforms for multiple e-commerce brands to satisfy client needs and marketing goals
- Design engaging, on-brand e-mail blasts for various clients
- Design coordinating homepages, text messages, social media graphics and direct mail to promote trends, new products and sales
- Update nurture and flow series, homepage buttons and banners, and additional collateral using seasonal lifestyle imagery
- Retouch, resize and manipulate images as needed
- Manage schedules, organize files and communicate project status with team via Monday.com platform and Asana platform
- Provide final art files to email deployment team via Figma
- Clients include LAmade, Fidelity Denim, Modern American, Kenneth Jay Lane, The Basket Lady, Slimsations, Sport Haley and more
FREELANCE PHOTO RETOUCHER
TLC, Silver Spring, MD (remote)
December 2012 to March 2022
- Collage, layer, mask and manipulate high-resolution photos
- Color-correct and retouch images
- Clients include 1000-lb Sisters, 90 Day Fiancé, Darcey & Stacey, Outdaughtered, The Blended Bunch, sMothered, Dr. Pimple Popper, My Big Fat Fabulous Life, My Feet are Killing Me, Dragnificent!, Unpolished, Sister Wives, Little People Big World, 7 Little Johnstons, Nate & Jeremiah by Design, Trading Spaces, Say Yes to the Dress, and Counting On
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Skye Associates, Rockville, Maryland (remote)
January 2013 to July 2017
- Produce on-trend creative concepts, art, copy and content for digital and print platforms across multiple brands
- Design on-brand e-mail blasts and homepages for various clothing, jewelry and shoe designers from high-end to children’s
- Clients include Stetson, Jon Josef, Towne & Reese, Vivienne Tam, Butter Super Soft, 525 America
DIGITAL PRODUCTION ARTIST
Discovery Communications, Silver Spring, Maryland
October 2006 to November 2012
- Collage, layer, mask, manipulate high-resolution, realistic images for print
- Color-correct and retouch images for print campaigns and various talent
- Provide image quality assessment for large scale print and OOH
- Proof all publication ads for quality control, accuracy, and consistency
- Post files for vendors and publications, notify and confirm file transfers
- Prepare files for print, check specifications, troubleshoot files
- Communicate with Production Managers, Art Directors, Designers and Traffic Manager for smooth workflow
- Clients include Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Science Channel, Velocity
VOLUNTEER |
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VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY
Spring Hill Elementary PTO, McLean, Virginia
August 2021 to June 2023
McLean Hamlet Community Association, McLean, Virginia
July 2019 to June 2022
Spring Hill Elementary PTO, McLean, Virginia
August 2021 to June 2023
- Made updates and changes to PTO website as needed via WordPress
- Maintained consistent school branding throughout website and all other design assets
- Utilized WooCommerce plug-in to build and manage various PTO shop items
- Designed logos and graphics for various PTO events and fundraisers for digital and print purposes
McLean Hamlet Community Association, McLean, Virginia
July 2019 to June 2022
- Helped redesign and refresh existing MHCA website via Google Sites for a cleaner, more modern look
- Designed banners for all social events and updated the MHCA website with relevant images and information
- Created new vector file of neighborhood map to replace old low resolution scanned version
- Created Google forms, surveys and sheets for various purposes, maintained neighborhood pet and baby sitters list, utilized Google Drive for organizing and sharing files
- Organized social events for neighborhood of over 500 residents and initiated new social distancing events during COVID pandemic