I'm Judy Dawson, a senior graphic designer with more than 15 years of in-house design experience in the home improvement and publishing industries. I've created newspaper and magazine ads, event banners, flyers, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations for managers, and I'm proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and related tools. I also coordinate marketing campaigns, social media assets, and digital content to support brand initiatives. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and enjoy collaborating with managers and clients to deliver print-ready, polished designs that meet objectives and elevate visual communication.

Judy Dawson

I'm Judy Dawson, a senior graphic designer with more than 15 years of in-house design experience in the home improvement and publishing industries. I've created newspaper and magazine ads, event banners, flyers, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations for managers, and I'm proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and related tools. I also coordinate marketing campaigns, social media assets, and digital content to support brand initiatives. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and enjoy collaborating with managers and clients to deliver print-ready, polished designs that meet objectives and elevate visual communication.

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I’m Judy Dawson, a senior graphic designer with more than 15 years of in-house design experience in the home improvement and publishing industries. I’ve created newspaper and magazine ads, event banners, flyers, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations for managers, and I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and related tools. I also coordinate marketing campaigns, social media assets, and digital content to support brand initiatives.

I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and enjoy collaborating with managers and clients to deliver print-ready, polished designs that meet objectives and elevate visual communication.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Dreamstyle Remodeling / Reborn Cabinets
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2025
In-house designer responsible for generating newspaper/magazine ads, event banners, flyers, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations for managers. Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite and Ingage Online Software.
Production Director at SuCasa Magazine
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Responsible for pre-press evaluations on client ads; designed ads for new clients; assisted with magazine layout and formatting Parade of Homes Section.
Art Director at Accent Albuquerque
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Pre-press evaluations on client ads; designed ads for new clients; cover and editorial layout for publication.
Sole Proprietor at JAD Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Clients: Galles Chevrolet, Saturn of Albuquerque, New Mexico Press Association. Responsible for generating newspaper/magazine ads, event banners, rack cards, postcards and New Mexico Newspaper Directory.
Graphic Designer/Supervisor at Albuquerque Publishing Company
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2005
Albuquerque Journal Art Department. Responsible for workflow, supervision, hire and evaluation of graphic designers. Designing newspaper ads, promotional material, illustrations, brochures, and market profile books.
Graphic Designer/Supervisor at Albuquerque Journal Art Department (Albuquerque Publishing Company)
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2005
Managed workflow, supervision, hiring and evaluation of graphic designers. Designed newspaper ads, promotional materials, illustrations, brochures, and market profile books.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other