Diane McCafferty Senior Graphic Designer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 30 years of experience as a graphic designer for a variety of corporate businesses and military installations. Knowledge of standard software associated with graphic design and page layout. A highly developed level of expertise in print design from concept development and client interaction to execution, presentation, and delivery of finished products. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients. A conceptual thinker who brings energy, enthusiasm, and creative problem solving along with excellent communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Peraton, Aberdeen, MD 2019-2026

Provided creative services support to the Application & Tool Development Team. Created booklets, posters, product sheets, retractable banners, logos, test point instructions, user guides, training manuals, and environmental graphics using current industry standard software. Created conceptual artwork and graphics to bring clarity to complex ideas. Created icons, buttons, and screen layouts for the user interfaces. Photographed devices, equipment, and accessories for use in instructions, manuals, and collateral. Extensive photo-retouching of device photography when necessary to remove imperfections, scratches, solder, etc. Managed customer expectations and fostered customer input throughout the design process. Prioritized and organized workflow in an efficient manner to assure deadlines were met.

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST, Solari Creative, Aberdeen, MD 2013-2019

Provided creative services support to Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber and it's 5 programs. Created and prepared brochures, posters, flyers, product sheets, certificates, business cards, coins, signage, environmental graphics, and logos. Created conceptual artwork and graphics to bring clarity to complex ideas. Designed and assembled presentation materials, proposals and briefings in both electronic and traditional media. Supported event coordination and preparation including Change of Charters and a yearly Cyber Electro-Magnetic Activity conference. Interacted daily with customers on projects in order to meet and exceed expectations. Prioritized and organized workflow in an efficient manner to assure deadlines were met.

GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST, Solari Creative, Aberdeen, MD
2012-2013

Provided creative services support to Product Director C4ISR & Network Modernization. Created and prepared brochures, booklets, flyers, posters, newsletters, signage, and logos. Designed and assembled presentation materials and briefings in both electronic and traditional media. Photographed events and technology. Supported event coordination & preparation and various administrative duties.

FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER, Diliberto Inc, Baltimore, MD 2010-2012

Clients included Royal Caribbean International, Cunard Cruise Lines, Johns Hopkins University, Goldwell International, and Chesapeake Urology.

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR, Havit Advertising, Fulton, MD 2008-2010

Clients included AAA, Comcast, Cox Communications, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Pulte Homes, and Ulman Cancer Fund.

DESIGN DIRECTOR/ART DIRECTOR, Chess Communications, Baltimore, MD 2007-2008

Clients included Baltimore Dog Magazine, Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers, Colliers Baltimore, and NorthMarq Real Estate.

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, BMW&W, Baltimore, MD 2006-2007

Clients included APS Healthcare, Black & Decker, DAP, DEWALT, Goodwill Industries, Interwrite Learning, MedStar Health, and Rack Room Shoes.

ART DIRECTOR, Axiom, Sparks, MD 1994-2006

Clients included ADR Builders, Advanta, Baltimore Tool Works, Baltimore Orioles, First USA Bank, Greetings & Readings, Tessco Technologies, and Verizon Wireless.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, The Jones Group, Baltimore, MD 1988-1994

Clients included Unisys Corporation, Maryland Casualty, Legg Mason, Tessco Technologies,
Baltimore Medical Systems, Sullivan Model Plane Products, and The Salvation Army.

EDUCATION

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, Richmond, VA 1984-1987 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

SKILLS

Expert in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft PowerPoint Skilled in Microsoft Word Familiar with Microsoft Excel

SECURITY CLEARANCE

TS/SCI