Colleen Beckett

I am a well-rounded graphic designer who has experience in both print and interactive media. I have a passion for creative communication and conceptual thinking. Currently I am working for a design and advertising firm but I am always open to new job opportunities. Recommendations can be viewed at: www.linkedin.com/in/colleenbeckett

WORK EXPERIENCE

2.08 - present // Designer - Berman : Creative - Newton, MA design/advertising studio

11.06 - 1.08 // Designer - Berman Gobin Creative - Watertown, MA, design studio // Exceeded clients' expectations on brand identity, brochures, web sites, promotional materials, and direct mail pieces through a fresh approach and follow-through in a creative, strategic environment.

07.06 - 11.06 // Freelance Designer - CB Design - Newton, MA, freelance design // Active listening to emerging clients led to successful initial projects and cultivation of close relationships leading to additional assignments including corporate branding, annual reports, brochures, and posters.

01.05 - 06.06 // Designer - Capital Fulfillment Group - Hingham, MA, in-house design group // Earned respect through team collaboration leading to responsibility for all in-house marketing materials including development of the current branding scheme outlining corporate typeface, color palette, division logos, imagery, stationery, advertising, multimedia, and signage.

1.03 - 12.04 // Freelance Designer. Life & Style Magazine, Englewood Cliffs, NJ // Freelance Designer. Division 51, Wilmington, DE // Intern. Platinum Design, New York, NY

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communications, University of Delaware, Newark Delaware // GPA 3.4, ranked 4th of 36 graduates within the graphic design concentration // Deans List 2001 - 2004 // Study Abroad Program (UK) 2003

RECOGNITION

Published in "Creating the Breakthrough Portfolio" by Ken Thurlbeck // Finalist at the 2007 MITX Awards for Berman Gobin Creative Web site // Magazine layout was shown on the Good Morning America Program // Represented University at the Art Director's Club, New York City

AFFILIATIONS

AIGA, MITX, BIMA