I have over 24 years of experience in graphic design production, infographics, and advertising. I am dependable, responsible, and determined, with experience working with design and publishing organizations. I thrive in both team and solo settings, with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines. I bring a friendly, collaborative attitude and a track record of delivering brand-consistent visuals across multiple formats.…

Kara Nordstrom

I have over 24 years of experience in graphic design production, infographics, and advertising. I am dependable, responsible, and determined, with experience working with design and publishing organizations. I thrive in both team and solo settings, with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines. I bring a friendly, collaborative attitude and a track record of delivering brand-consistent visuals across multiple formats.…

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I have over 24 years of experience in graphic design production, infographics, and advertising. I am dependable, responsible, and determined, with experience working with design and publishing organizations.

I thrive in both team and solo settings, with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines. I bring a friendly, collaborative attitude and a track record of delivering brand-consistent visuals across multiple formats.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - June 10, 2024
Work with clients to design Google slides, cards, logos, and advertising projects across various platforms, delivering customized graphic arts solutions that meet client needs and expectations.
Self-Employed at A Touch of Love Designs
January 1, 2021 - June 10, 2024
Design personalized and custom graphic arts for a variety of clients, focusing on unique and creative designs to enhance brand and personal projects.
Senior Graphic Designer at Community Impact Newspaper
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2021
Coordinated with sales persons and writers to design advertising layouts, infographic designs, advertising, and web advertisements. Promoted to Senior Graphic Designer and later to Senior Graphic Designer - Advertising Specialist, recognized through internal awards for excellence and 18 design awards between 2010-2021.
Graphic Designer at Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Designed 'Illinois Country Living' layouts for magazines, advertising brochures, newsletters, flyers, and annual meeting programs. Earned multiple awards from the Council of Rural Electric Communicators.
Graphic Designer at Donna's House of Type, Inc.
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Designed company logos for clients and created various stationery designs.

Education

Associate of Occupational Studies at Rochester Institute Technology
September 1, 1995 - May 19, 1998
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree at National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
January 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS), Applied Art and Computer Graphics at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS), Applied Art and Computer Graphics at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS), Applied Art and Computer Graphics at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS), Applied Art and Computer Graphics at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998

Qualifications

National Newspaper Association Awards
January 20, 2007 - December 20, 2012
2012 - Excellence in Typography Arts - Third Place 2011 - Best use of paper color - Third Place 2010 - Best use of paper color - Third Place 2007 - Best use of ad color - Third Place

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other, Software & Internet