I am a highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with extensive experience in brand identity, print design, and production. I am passionate and imaginative, able to understand clients' needs and those unspoken ideas, thriving in deadline-driven environments with frequent changes. I excel in collaboration and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. I am also skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations, and I am a quick learner, especially when it comes to technical equipment. Over the years, I have developed proficiency in a broad range of design software, pre-press production, and quality control, and have managed production teams. My experience spans designing everything from menus and websites to signage and large format prints, always aiming to deliver high-quality results on time. I am committed to staying current with industry trends and techniques to best serve my clients and projects.

Kaylene Hope

I am a highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with extensive experience in brand identity, print design, and production. I am passionate and imaginative, able to understand clients' needs and those unspoken ideas, thriving in deadline-driven environments with frequent changes. I excel in collaboration and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. I am also skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations, and I am a quick learner, especially when it comes to technical equipment. Over the years, I have developed proficiency in a broad range of design software, pre-press production, and quality control, and have managed production teams. My experience spans designing everything from menus and websites to signage and large format prints, always aiming to deliver high-quality results on time. I am committed to staying current with industry trends and techniques to best serve my clients and projects.

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I am a highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with extensive experience in brand identity, print design, and production. I am passionate and imaginative, able to understand clients’ needs and those unspoken ideas, thriving in deadline-driven environments with frequent changes. I excel in collaboration and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. I am also skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations, and I am a quick learner, especially when it comes to technical equipment.

Over the years, I have developed proficiency in a broad range of design software, pre-press production, and quality control, and have managed production teams. My experience spans designing everything from menus and websites to signage and large format prints, always aiming to deliver high-quality results on time. I am committed to staying current with industry trends and techniques to best serve my clients and projects.

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Work Experience

Consultant/Designer at Anchor of Hope Art and Design
November 1, 2021 - Present
Consulted with customers to outline detailed requirements based on documented expectations. Designed artwork and graphics according to customer specifications. Processed art, logos, photographs, illustrations, and drawings for production use. Designed menus and websites, maintaining approved projects with ongoing updates and changes.
Graphic Designer / Production Supervisor at budget signs
January 1, 2013 - August 7, 2025
Set up layout designs for customer products. Managed pre-press and quality control of in-house manufactured goods. Stayed informed about new industry procedures and trained production department on equipment and procedures. Handled pre-press production, page composition, proofing, and product review. Identified and coordinated repairs for hardware and software problems related to production. Utilized a variety of software including Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Flexi, Graphtec, VersaWorks, Fiery, Microsoft Office, and QuickBooks. Experienced with finishing equipment such as binding, cutting, and padding. Maintained and troubleshot large equipment like copiers, large format printers, and plotters.
Production Artist at Hope Anchors the Soul Heb 6:9
October 1, 1998 - August 7, 2025
Responsible for the design of all advertising materials, completing layout and paste-up of paper. Organized paper and electronic files, computed weekly production costs, handled incoming calls, and maintained departmental administrative files. Obtained client approvals and payments for weekly ad sales through direct client visits.
Graphic Artist (Freelance) at Help Expressions Printing & Copying
March 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
Designed, edited, and produced artwork including stationery, business cards, brochures, invitations, flyers, programs, menus, book covers, advertisements, easels, and posters. Managed production from start to finish including color keys and proofs, output of metal and paper plates, and supervised print production with quality control. Worked service counter assisting customers and taking orders.
Graphic Artist (Temp Job) at Lancer Corporation
November 1, 2003 - August 7, 2025
Designed promotional and publication materials for the association and affiliates. Prepared artwork, film separation, and print output. Designed and updated company forms and procedures. Organized department files, managed inventory and supply orders, and provided customer service. Created marketing and sales media including flyers, brochures, catalogs, trade show graphics, exhibits, displays, machine graphics, internal stationery, and brand guidelines. Managed server files for intranet use.
Graphics / Media Specialist at YOH Employment Services
August 1, 2013 - August 7, 2025
Created lesson plans and maintenance guides using Adobe Flash for Boeing Aerospace personnel. Managed illustrative presentations by converting files into Flash, re-drawing and re-engineering illustrations, writing animation code, troubleshooting, and quality controlling lessons and guidelines for client delivery.
Graphic Artist (Contract / Temp) at Invitations, Etc
January 1, 2013 - August 7, 2025
Designed and produced invitations and stationery including menus, wine lists, postcards, e-cards, letterhead, business cards, programs, envelopes, maps, and greeting cards. Managed daily design and print schedules. Converted, edited, and prepared customer supplied art for production. Coordinated vendor files and managed customer communications for proofing and changes.
Graphic Designer / Production at Red Hot Signs
May 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Coordinated and designed artwork and graphics based on customer specifications. Converted, edited, and prepared customer supplied art. Managed detailed cutting or printing of graphics and coordinated outsourcing projects with vendors. Assisted sales and customer service teams. Established pricing and time estimates. Troubleshot and repaired hardware and software. Managed inventory and production scheduling. Researched and ordered promotional products and assisted with website development and maintenance. Created signs, channel letters, light boxes, banners, brochures, flyers, business cards, menus, and invitations.

Education

MA Christian Ministry at Wayland Baptist University
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
BS English at Wayland Baptist University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) Student Member
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail