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I am a uniquely talented Graphic Designer with experience creating sophisticated, strategic design solutions for a range of clients. I currently specialize in book cover design and branding, and how a look and feel can translate across all media. I am comfortable under tight deadlines, and accepting direction as well as taking an idea from concept to completion.…

Kathleen Bergen

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +3

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I am a uniquely talented Graphic Designer with experience creating sophisticated, strategic design solutions for a range of clients. I currently specialize in book cover design and branding, and how a look and feel can translate across all media. I am comfortable under tight deadlines, and accepting direction as well as taking an idea from concept to completion.…

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I am a uniquely talented Graphic Designer with experience creating sophisticated, strategic design solutions for a range of clients. I currently specialize in book cover design and branding, and how a look and feel can translate across all media. I am comfortable under tight deadlines, and accepting direction as well as taking an idea from concept to completion.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Bottles & Wood

January 1, 2014 - Present

Created and produced book covers, logos, corporate identity, collateral and digital marketing design. Worked in collaboration with Art Director Alea Reese, as well as independently with clients.

Graphic Designer at Kathleen Bergen Design

January 1, 2014 - Present

Contract graphic design and production for local start-up businesses, authors, and non-profit agencies. Created and produced book cover designs, logos, corporate identity, collateral, and digital image editing. Worked in conjunction with Art Director Aleta Reese, as well as independently, with clients as needed.

Graphic Designer / Product Specialist at BMW of El Cajon

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Graphic design support for award-winning BMW Dealership. Designed graphics for company web site, apparel, and promotional materials. Solved problems with customers via phone, e-mail, and on site, and answered technical questions related to new and used BMWs.

Graphic Designer at Cognella Inc.

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Graphic design and production for Cognella Academic Publishing, and University Readers, Inc. Concepted, created and produced book cover designs for academic and national markets. Excavated finalized and produced cover files, created marketing images for web site, and other marketing related tasks.

Graphic Designer at Independent

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Contract graphic design for several San Diego Design firms and Advertising agencies. Worked in conjunction with Art Directors, as well as independently with clients.

Graphic Designer at Apple, Inc., Retail Communications

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

On-site contract Graphic Design for Apple 2009 Retail Team Conference. Created, designed, produced, installed, and disassembled 17 large format graphics. Worked with vendors, team of designers, as well as local Apple visual team for set up and installation of boards.

Graphic Designer at Stone Brewing Company

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

In-house designer at award winning craft brewery. Designed, created and produced in-house artwork, including: package design, bottle artwork, case boxes, beer labels, logos for special Bistro/Brewery events, web site posters and sales materials.

Graphic Designer, Independent at San Diego, CA

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Contract graphic design for several San Diego Design firms and Advertising agencies. Worked in conjunction with Art Directors, as well as independently with clients.