I have refined my design skills through diverse experiences as an internal corporate designer, freelancer, and business partner. My expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and various project management tools has enabled me to collaborate effectively with clients of all sizes and industries. I take pride in my ability to cultivate strong relationships and deliver creative solutions that are both on budget and on schedule. My commitment to exceeding client expectations motivates me to stay current with the latest design and marketing trends, allowing me to establish best practices to better serve my clients.

Tara McCarty

I have refined my design skills through diverse experiences as an internal corporate designer, freelancer, and business partner. My expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and various project management tools has enabled me to collaborate effectively with clients of all sizes and industries. I take pride in my ability to cultivate strong relationships and deliver creative solutions that are both on budget and on schedule. My commitment to exceeding client expectations motivates me to stay current with the latest design and marketing trends, allowing me to establish best practices to better serve my clients.

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I have refined my design skills through diverse experiences as an internal corporate designer, freelancer, and business partner. My expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and various project management tools has enabled me to collaborate effectively with clients of all sizes and industries.

I take pride in my ability to cultivate strong relationships and deliver creative solutions that are both on budget and on schedule. My commitment to exceeding client expectations motivates me to stay current with the latest design and marketing trends, allowing me to establish best practices to better serve my clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Partner, Senior Graphic Designer at Debufonts Design Studio
February 1, 2013 - Present
Lead client engagements from discovery through project completion; design branding collateral and cohesive print and digital marketing pieces reflecting brand strategy and campaigns. Create long-form content such as magazines, annual reports, and brochures with editorial components, maps, and infographics. Build strong relationships with clients, marketing teams, and fellow designers through white-label contracts. Collaborate with partner to optimize workflow and ensure on-time delivery.
Graphic Designer at Sysco Louisville, Inc.
November 1, 2001 - May 1, 2018
Design branded materials for Sysco Louisville's top customers (local-area restaurant owners). Created logos, menus, menu boards, signage, table tents, and other marketing collateral. Developed Microsoft Publisher templates and trained the sales team to edit and use them. Managed an online gallery of menu designs. Prepared materials for annual trade shows and events, including logos, invitations, signage, flyers, and gifts. Contributed to the Corporate Center of Excellence and helped create national marketing materials.

Education

BA Graphic Design with Marketing Minor at University of Louisville
August 1, 1997 - May 1, 2002

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing