I’m Michelle Correll, an art history graduate with hands-on experience creating print designs and managing production details across both Macintosh and Windows environments. Over the years, I’ve designed and typeset everything from business cards and flyers to brochures, posters, booklets, and newsletters—turning client specs into polished, ready-to-print layouts.…

Michelle Correll

I’m Michelle Correll, an art history graduate with hands-on experience creating print designs and managing production details across both Macintosh and Windows environments. Over the years, I’ve designed and typeset everything from business cards and flyers to brochures, posters, booklets, and newsletters—turning client specs into polished, ready-to-print layouts.…

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I’m Michelle Correll, an art history graduate with hands-on experience creating print designs and managing production details across both Macintosh and Windows environments. Over the years, I’ve designed and typeset everything from business cards and flyers to brochures, posters, booklets, and newsletters—turning client specs into polished, ready-to-print layouts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
September 1, 2010 - June 14, 2024
Provide original design concepts to clients as needed, working independently in Kansas City, MO. Responsibilities include designing a wide range of marketing and communication materials tailored to client needs.
Typesetter/Designer at Standard Printing
March 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Created and edited art files using Windows and Macintosh design programs. Produced business cards, forms, brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, and newsletters, ensuring files met production needs.
Pre-Press Specialist at Standard Printing
March 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010
Created and edited art files using Windows and Macintosh OS design programs. Designed items such as business cards, forms, brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, and newsletters.
Graphic Artist at Gatehouse Media (Sturgis Journal)
July 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Created and edited art files using Macintosh OS design programs. Designed and edited ad layouts according to customer and sales specifications and generated original design concepts when needed.
Graphic Designer/Artist at Gatehouse Media
July 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Developed original design concepts; produced ad layouts according to customer and sales specs; created various print materials.
Graphic Designer/Artist at Sturgis Journal, Gatehouse Media
July 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Created and edited art files using Macintosh OS design programs. Designed and edited ad layouts according to specifications provided by customers and sales representatives. Created ads for both the Sturgis Journal and Shoreline magazine.
Graphic Artist at Kirksville Daily Express
November 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Created and edited art files; designed and edited ad layouts; provided original design concepts; created line and display classified ads.
Graphic Artist at Kirksville Daily Express, Gatehouse Media
November 1, 2006 - June 30, 2008
Created and edited art files using Macintosh OS design programs. Designed and edited ad layouts according to client and sales specifications. Provided original design concepts for spec advertising, created classified ads, and updated birthdays and events calendar online using HTML when needed.
Front Desk Clerk at Days Inn
September 1, 2006 - November 30, 2006
Provided cheerful, friendly reception for guests and visitors; scheduled reservations for guests over the phone and in person. Answered multiple line telephone, transferred calls, and scheduled wake-up calls and messages. Assisted with various clerical duties including copies, fax, and filing.
Transcriptionist and Quality Control Monitor at Maritz Research
April 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006
Transcribed calls meeting data deliverable deadlines and performed data entry for the administrative office using Microsoft Access. Monitored and documented calls to assure phone interview quality, reviewed calls with interviewers, and provided feedback on job performance.
Receptionist and Certified Medical Aide I at Preferred Family Healthcare
August 1, 2000 - January 31, 2004
Scheduled appointments and directed phone calls. Provided transcription, filing, mail distribution, and security checks. Designed the layout for the company's community resource manual in 2000. Worked with clients as a Resident Technician administering medications and improving living situations.
Typesetter/Designer at Slaughter Printing
June 1, 1998 - August 31, 2002
Gained considerable knowledge of the printing business from over four years of experience. Developed understanding of paper usage and creation of price estimates. Designed business cards, forms, brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, and newsletters. Expanded knowledge of Macintosh software programs and maintained computer hardware. Responsibilities also included design, typesetting, film processing, computer maintenance and upgrades, customer service, stripping negatives, and some bindery and finishing work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Truman State University
August 26, 1987 - May 31, 1998

Qualifications

Graphic design — Proficient
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail, Education
    Gluttony's Grand (Ad featuring one of the vices)
    Ad reworked from idea in college coursework. Programs used include Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Express. Image based on Edy's Grand® brand ice cream. The tag line, "Indulge the Sweet Life,"…