About georgette klotz
I am a Philadelphia area graphic designer seeking a challenging position where I can apply my creativity and experience to diverse design projects. Over the years I have used my skills for a variety of areas including but not limited to: branding, print collateral, publication design, editorial design, website design and email marketing.
I have ten years of professional design experience working directly with clients from large and small businesses. I enjoy collaborating with clients to formulate specific business goals, create a plan of action and develop an end product we can both be proud of.
I oversee projects from inception to completion, and am adept at establishing timelines to manage expectations. I have developed relationships with vendors such as printers, web developers, video production artists, photographers and illustrators to help me achieve client goals.
Because graphic design is an ever evolving field, I find it important to continually learn about and adopt new media, technologies and techniques to further my design knowledge.
When not working, I enjoy running and staying in shape, cooking up new recipes in the kitchen and traveling.
Experience
Hollister Creative, Bryn Mawr PA
Design Team Leader
2007 – Present
- Work directly with clients to formulate specific goals, establish timelines and manage projects from start to finish
- Create original designs including but not limited to: branding, print collateral, publication design, website design and email marketing
- Collaborate with a team of designers, writers, editors and marketing specialists on a daily basis
- Develop professional relationships with vendors such as printers, web developers, photographers and illustrators
- Continually learn about and adopted new media, technologies and techniques to further my design knowledge
Metro Newspaper, Philadelphia PA
Freelance Graphic Designer
February 2009 – November 2009
- Laid out editorial content, including featured stories, sidebars and call-outs within branding guidelines
- Researched appropriate stock photography, retouched and manipulated images
Maskar Design, Philadelphia PA
Graphic Design Intern
March 2006 – August 2006
- Assisted in design, printing and research for various print projects
- Observed and learned key skills from talented designers
Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, HTML, WordPress, Constant Contact, MailChimp, Microsoft Office
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia PA
Graduated Spring of 2007
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Honors Program
Awards
2015
- Silver Davey Award for Vision 2020 Marketing Brochure
- Silver Award of Distinction Communicator Award for Dunleavy & Associates Capabilities Brochure
2013
- MarCom Platinum Award for www.IndependenceConstructionMaterials.com
- MarCom Gold Award for www.MetroAlert.com
- Communicator Gold Award of Excellence for www.EthanLandry.com
- Communicator Silver Award of Distinction for “How to Start a Charter School” an educational brochure for the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools
- American Web Design Awards, Certificate of Excellence for www.LearnQuest.com
2012
- MarCom Gold Award for “INNsights” an e-newsletter for Innovative Print & Media Group
- International Davey Awards, Silver Award for www.PhorumPhilly.com
2011
- Communicator Silver Award of Distinction for www.MakeMineAModelSchool.org for Innovative Schools
- Mature Market Resource Center’s New Product & Technology Bronze Award for “Milestones e-News” an email newsletter for Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
- Communicator Gold Award of Excellence for www.InnovativeSchools.org
- AEP Distinguished Achievement Gold Award for “News Breakers: African American Voices in the Media” for Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services and Michigan K.I.D.S.
- APEX Award of Excellence for “Technology Times” an email newsletter for the Eastern Technology Council
- American Graphic Design Award Certificate of Excellence for “Volunteer Action” an email newsletter for Greater Philadelphia Cares
2009
- AEP Distinguished Achievement Award for “Faces of the Future: Hispanics Who Will Influence the World” for Ford Motor Company and Community Services