Kari Pinasco has been working in the field of graphic design for many years doing both freelance work and working in a professional environment.  In her free time she enjoys designing, sketching, and spending time with her family.  She is also working hard to complete her Associate's degree, and will be beginning her Bachelor's degree shortly after.  Below you will find a condensed version of Kari's resume, including professional experience and education.

 

Software Experience

  • Adobe Illustrator CS3

  • Adobe Photoshop CS3

  • Adobe InDesign CS3

  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS3

  • Adobe ImageReady CS2

  • Adobe GoLive CS2

  • Adobe Reader 8

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft FrontPage

  • Microsoft Publisher

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Bibble Labs

  • Macromedia Flash MX

  • Maya 4.5


Experience

07/08 – 08/09

CustomInk.com, LLC

McLean, VA

Expert Production Artist

Maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity in order to recreate artwork in both raster and vector format for best print or embroider on apparel and specialty products. All work is constructed in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CS3.

 

02/08 – 07/08

CustomInk.com, LLC

McLean, VA

Production Artist

Work in Adobe Illustrator to adjust, simplify, and create print-ready designs for T-shirts, koozies, glassware, and other specialty products.  Create worksheets to communicate clearly and accurately to printers what specifications the designs require for print.  Also proof work of co-workers for accuracy and consistency.  Position requires a high amount of accuracy and the ability to place yourself in the position of the customer to understand their needs.

 

07/07 – 02/08             

The Creative Group

Washington, DC

Graphic Designer

Responsible for design and layout of various projects including multi-chapter books, ads, and posters.  Created templates for various books.  Responsible for minor proofreading and edits.  Packaged proofs for clients and final drafts for print.

 

04/05 – 07/07

Storm Graphic Arts

Montclair, VA

Graphic Designer

Create various designs for commercial print and web use utilizing the Adobe CS3 suite.  Create mock-ups, drafts, and presentations of various custom print materials.  Projects included layout and typesetting for brochures, business cards, logos, ads, and other visual materials.  Supervise the production of all design projects.  Work closely with clients, editors, and printers.  Assist in web design and maintenance.  Also responsible for some administrative duties such as keeping an organized calendar of appointments for the business owners and organizing and maintaining the filing system.


Education

In Progress

Northern Virginia Community College

Woodbridge, VA

Associates

  •  Certification in Desktop Publishing (2007)


References

References are available on request.

Website artwork created by Kari Pinasco.  Do not replicate without expressed permission.