I am a professional Graphic Designer with nearly two decades of hands-on experience who uses creative thinking and production know-how to deliver design solutions that are both beautiful and effective. I’m proactive and reliable about budgeting time and meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, collaborating with diverse teams to coordinate complex projects from concept to print.…

Karen Amicarelli

I am a professional Graphic Designer with nearly two decades of hands-on experience who uses creative thinking and production know-how to deliver design solutions that are both beautiful and effective. I’m proactive and reliable about budgeting time and meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, collaborating with diverse teams to coordinate complex projects from concept to print.…

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I am a professional Graphic Designer with nearly two decades of hands-on experience who uses creative thinking and production know-how to deliver design solutions that are both beautiful and effective.

I’m proactive and reliable about budgeting time and meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, collaborating with diverse teams to coordinate complex projects from concept to print.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at RKD Group
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Instrumental in creating newsletters for 50+ non-profit clients annually; managed multiple projects; translated client assets to produce high-quality newsletters; upheld client branding and guidelines; collaborated with 30+ account managers, QA associates, production artists and writers to execute projects from concept to print.
Graphic Designer/Assistant Print Design Manager at BMA Media Group
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Led design and production for 12 newspaper issues, 4 journal issues, 4 newsletters and 3-5 union history/retirement books; produced hundreds of digital ads and banners for marketing campaigns; ensured branding and style consistency across brochures, ads, posters, sell sheets, invitations, training materials and trade show graphics; maintained front-end website updates.
Graphic Design Specialist at Kichler Lighting
April 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012
Conceptualized, paginated, proofed and press checked product catalogs, postcards, brochures and trade show signage; coordinated with marketing, product managers and account executives; liaised with outside vendors to obtain quotes and prepare files for press; contributed to process improvements for quicker turnaround.
Junior Graphic Designer at Kichler Lighting
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Supported design projects across catalogs, ads, sell sheets and training materials; collaborated with marketing and account teams; prepared files for press; contributed to multi-channel print and digital campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Assistant Print Design Manager at BMA Media Group
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Piloted and orchestrated the design and production of 12 newspaper issues, 4 journal issues, 4 newsletters and 3-5 union history/retirement books with dozens of ads from start to finish yearly; strengthened clients’ online presence by creating hundreds of digital ads & banners for marketing/recruitment campaigns and social media graphics for over a dozen clients; ensured 100% consistency in branding across brochures, fliers, ads, logos, posters, invitations, sell sheets, proposals, training materials, trade show graphics and front-end website maintenance.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BFA in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

BFA in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Manufacturing

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