Extensive experience with all phases of design, project management and creative consultation. Expertise in producing creative print media. Conceptualization, design and execution of a variety of projects to include branding, logo and theme development; corporate collateral, direct mail, brochures, advertisements, annual reports, retail circulars, tradeshow materials, banners and signage.…

Sylenda Schade Graf

Extensive experience with all phases of design, project management and creative consultation. Expertise in producing creative print media. Conceptualization, design and execution of a variety of projects to include branding, logo and theme development; corporate collateral, direct mail, brochures, advertisements, annual reports, retail circulars, tradeshow materials, banners and signage.…

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Extensive experience with all phases of design, project management and creative consultation. Expertise in producing creative print media. Conceptualization, design and execution of a variety of projects to include branding, logo and theme development; corporate collateral, direct mail, brochures, advertisements, annual reports, retail circulars, tradeshow materials, banners and signage.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director/Graphic Designer at Sylenda Inc.
February 28, 2019 - Present
Art Director and Graphic Designer delivering branding, print collateral, and creative direction for clients; overseeing multi-channel campaigns and pre-press workflows.
Senior Art Director (Freelance) at Aberdeen Associates
March 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Servicing H.J. Baker and Tiger-Sul off-site; logo design, marketing materials, layout and pre-press; collateral; Chinese market localization for all collateral in Chinese.
Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Innerworkings
March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2015
Designing and producing all print collateral for the Comcast Store and Fundamental collateral for all facilities; other marketing materials for various clients.
Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Creative Strategy Group
November 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Managed multiple accounts and creative development for various annual reports; produced logos, posters, brochures, catalogs; clients included Meridian Health, Heartland, PHLY Insurance, Novartis, Penn Mutual and URMC.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Art Director at Sarasota Magazine / Pelican Press
July 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Magazine and newspaper layout; pre-press; corporate collateral and print ads for clients including Sarasota Magazine, Pelican Press, Sovereign Bank, Bonds.com.
Regional Art Director at Bernard Hodes Advertising
June 30, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Art Direction and campaign conceptualization; pre-press and production; managed multiple projects and developed concepts per creative brief for the Eastern Region.

Education

B.A. at University of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1991
at Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1993

Qualifications

Over 30 years experience in graphic arts, marketing and advertising
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Experience executing and managing design objectives within corporate and agency environments
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Microsoft Word
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Excel
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Other, Software & Internet, Education

Skills

Experience Level