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Hi, I'm Kristin Cater, a graphic designer with over 17 years of experience specializing in prepress design and print production. I love creating custom design solutions for clients, from logos and brand development to book layouts and illustrations. I take pride in managing projects independently while collaborating closely with clients to ensure quality and satisfaction. Over the years, I've honed my skills in preparing print-ready files and working with a variety of printing processes. I've also had the pleasure of illustrating a children's book, DayDreamOSaurus, and continue to enjoy crafting engaging visuals that bring ideas to life. I'm passionate about delivering polished and professional products that exceed expectations.…Hi, I'm Kristin Cater, a graphic designer with over 17 years of experience specializing in prepress design and print production. I love creating custom design solutions for clients, from logos and brand development to book layouts and illustrations. I take pride in managing projects independently while collaborating closely with clients to ensure quality and satisfaction. Over the years, I've honed my skills in preparing print-ready files and working with a variety of printing processes. I've also had the pleasure of illustrating a children's book, DayDreamOSaurus, and continue to enjoy crafting engaging visuals that bring ideas to life. I'm passionate about delivering polished and professional products that exceed expectations.

Kristin Cater

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Hi, I'm Kristin Cater, a graphic designer with over 17 years of experience specializing in prepress design and print production. I love creating custom design solutions for clients, from logos and brand development to book layouts and illustrations. I take pride in managing projects independently while collaborating closely with clients to ensure quality and satisfaction. Over the years, I've honed my skills in preparing print-ready files and working with a variety of printing processes. I've also had the pleasure of illustrating a children's book, DayDreamOSaurus, and continue to enjoy crafting engaging visuals that bring ideas to life. I'm passionate about delivering polished and professional products that exceed expectations.…Hi, I'm Kristin Cater, a graphic designer with over 17 years of experience specializing in prepress design and print production. I love creating custom design solutions for clients, from logos and brand development to book layouts and illustrations. I take pride in managing projects independently while collaborating closely with clients to ensure quality and satisfaction. Over the years, I've honed my skills in preparing print-ready files and working with a variety of printing processes. I've also had the pleasure of illustrating a children's book, DayDreamOSaurus, and continue to enjoy crafting engaging visuals that bring ideas to life. I'm passionate about delivering polished and professional products that exceed expectations.

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Hi, I’m Kristin Cater, a graphic designer with over 17 years of experience specializing in prepress design and print production. I love creating custom design solutions for clients, from logos and brand development to book layouts and illustrations. I take pride in managing projects independently while collaborating closely with clients to ensure quality and satisfaction.

Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in preparing print-ready files and working with a variety of printing processes. I’ve also had the pleasure of illustrating a children’s book, DayDreamOSaurus, and continue to enjoy crafting engaging visuals that bring ideas to life. I’m passionate about delivering polished and professional products that exceed expectations.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer | Illustrator at K Cater Design

April 1, 2016 - June 2, 2024

Provided custom design solutions tailored to client needs including logos, brand development, invitations, wedding packages, menus, book layouts, and illustrations. Managed multiple projects independently from research and proposal to delivery. Coordinated with clients by sending proofs, collecting feedback, and revising accordingly. Sourced and compared vendor options to ensure high quality and cost-effective results. Oversaw file preparation to deliver professional printed products. Illustrated DayDreamOSaurus, collaborating with the author to create engaging illustrations and personalized characters for print.

Graphic Designer at LaPressco Printing, Inc.

September 1, 2011 - April 30, 2016

Designed print-ready materials that upheld brand standards and preserved visual consistency across direct mail and promotional assets. Led prepress production for in-house and client-submitted files for direct-to-plate, offset, large-format, and digital formats. Managed every stage of the print process including file preparation, color systems, bleed, imposition, resolution, and finishing. Provided technical guidance to clients, designers, and vendors to ensure accuracy and production efficiency. Built strong client relationships and a reputation for high-quality work delivered on deadlines.

Graphic Designer at Signs Now

December 1, 2009 - July 31, 2011

Designed vinyl and digital signage, vehicle graphics, and large-format printed materials. Prepared files for plotting and printing by converting to vector format and ensuring proper sizing and resolution for high-quality output.

Communications | Graphic Design Intern at Shreveport - Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau

July 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009

Collaborated with the in-house design team to create promotional materials including brochures, advertisements, and event collateral. Designed the 2008 annual report and events calendar. Authored press releases, tourism columns in the Shreveport Times, and a biweekly editorial in Red River Moms Magazine.

Freelance Graphic Designer | Illustrator at K Cater Design

April 1, 2016 - June 15, 2024

Provided custom design solutions tailored to client needs including logos, brand development, invitations, wedding packages, menus, book layouts, and illustrations. Managed multiple projects independently from research and proposal to delivery. Coordinated with clients by sending proofs, collecting feedback, and revising designs accordingly. Sourced and compared vendor options to ensure high quality and cost-effective results. Oversaw file preparation to deliver professional printed products. Illustrated DayDreamOSaurus, collaborating with the author to create engaging illustrations, layouts, and personalized characters for print.

Graphic Designer at Lapressco Printing, Inc.

September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016

Designed print-ready materials that upheld brand standards and preserved visual consistency across direct mail and promotional assets. Led prepress production for in-house and client-submitted files across direct-to-plate, offset, large-format, and digital formats. Managed every stage of the print process including file preparation, color systems, bleed, imposition, resolution, and finishing. Provided technical guidance to clients, designers, and vendors to ensure accuracy and production efficiency. Managed multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment and developed strong relationships with local clients and national brands. Built a reputation for delivering high-quality, polished work.

Graphic Designer at Signs Now

December 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011

Communications | Graphic Design Intern at Shreveport - Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau

July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009

Freelance Graphic Designer | Illustrator at K Cater Design

April 1, 2016 - June 6, 2024

Provide custom design solutions tailored to client needs including logos, brand development, invitations, wedding packages, menus, book layouts, and illustrations. Manage multiple projects independently from research and proposal to delivery. Coordinate with clients by sending proofs, collecting feedback, and revising accordingly. Source and compare vendor options to ensure high quality and cost-effective results. Oversee file preparation to deliver professional printed products. Illustrator of DayDreamOSaurus (Bright Corner Books, 2016), collaborating to create engaging illustrations, layouts, and personalized characters for print.

Graphic Designer at LaPressCo Printing, Inc.

September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016

Designed print-ready materials adhering to brand standards and visual consistency across direct mail and promotional assets. Led prepress production for in-house and client-submitted files across direct-to-plate, offset, large-format, and digital formats. Managed the complete print process including file preparation, color systems, bleed, imposition, resolution, and finishing. Provided technical guidance to clients, designers, and vendors. Managed multiple projects in deadline-driven environment, developing relationships with local clients and national brands, earning a reputation for polished, high-quality work.

Graphic Designer at Signs Now

December 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011

Designed vinyl and digital signage, vehicle graphics and large-format printed materials. Prepared files for plotting and printing by converting to vector format and ensuring proper sizing and resolution for high-quality output.

Communications | Graphic Design Intern at Shreveport - Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau

July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009

Collaborated with design team creating promotional materials including brochures, advertisements, and event collateral. Designed the 2008 annual report and events calendar. Authored press releases, tourism columns, and biweekly editorial articles.

Freelance Graphic Designer | Illustrator at K Cater Design

April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2024

Provided custom design solutions tailored to client needs including logos, brand development, invitations, wedding packages, menus, book layouts, and illustrations. Managed multiple projects from research and proposal through delivery. Coordinated with clients by sending proofs, collecting feedback, and revising accordingly. Sourced and compared vendor options to ensure highest quality and cost-effective results. Oversaw file preparation to deliver professional printed products. Illustrated DayDreamOSaurus, collaborating with the author to create engaging illustrations and layouts.

Graphic Designer at Lapressco Printing, Inc.

September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016

Designed print-ready materials preserving brand standards and visual consistency across direct mail and promotional assets. Led prepress production for in-house and client files across direct-to-plate, offset, large-format, and digital formats. Managed every stage of the print process including file preparation, color systems, bleed, imposition, resolution, and finishing. Provided technical guidance to clients, designers, and vendors to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Managed multiple projects in deadline-driven environments and developed strong client relationships.

Graphic Designer at Signs Now

December 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011

Communications | Graphic Design Intern at Shreveport - Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau

July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009

Collaborated with in-house design team to create promotional materials such as brochures, advertisements, and event collateral. Designed the 2008 annual report and events calendar. Authored press releases, tourism columns, and biweekly editorials in local publications.