Wake Technical Community College: Raleigh, NCAdvertising and Graphic Design Associates Degree: August 2014 - July 2016 Advertising and Graphic Design Certification: Portfolio - 2016Advertising and Graphic Design Certification: Web & Graphics - 2016Advertising and Graphic Design Certification: Advanced Graphics - 2016Advertising and Graphic Design Certification: Design Basics - 2015

East Carolina University: Greenville, NCBachelors of Fine Art with concentration in Painting and Drawing: May 2010Summer study abroad in Italy, 2008

Art has always been a vital part of my own life since I was a small child. Family has always described me as being giving, creative, and artistic. I’ve always been influenced by other artists and believe that what we learn in the past is the foundation to what we’ll learn in the future. That knowledge has inspired me to create new, innovative designs and artwork. It’s a never-ending process of influence stimulating new ideas.

EDUCATION

AS, CS-CCIllustratorPhotoshopIndesign

DreamweaverPremiere ProAfter Effects

WordPowerpoint

Excel

HTMLCSS

Adobe Programs

Office

Web

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

(919) 931-6847laurenspeakman@yahoo.comSpeakmanStudios@gmail.comwww.laurenspeakman.graphics

Lauren Speakman

Speak man studios

Lenovo Data Center Group: May 2017 - October 2017Graphic Design Intern & Web Content Production CoordinatorResponsible for establishing, creating and maintaining Lenovo’s brand identity on the Data Center Group social media platforms. Executed a range of projects, from the development of products and packaging to promotional materials, user interfaces and visual identity strategy through a varied and versatile skillset.Select Achievements:• Oversaw graphics for the marketing team including branding, operations, social media, sales initiatives, marketing campaigns, training, and vender & press.• Planned, created and maintained social media content on multiple platforms. • Managed 8-10 image manipulation projects per day including retouching, clipping path, color correction, objects artificial shadow, and enhancing/arranging photos individually for use in production.• Created original illustration, graphics, web banners, icons, logos, animations, decals and other print media.• Translated marketing objectives and terminology into color palettes, graphic languages, and product design direction.• Collected, analyzed, interpreted, and used related reference documents and drawings prepared by other disciplines, vendors or outside sources.• Reviewed and verified calculations, design models, drawings and design documents for quality, brand guideline accuracy, neatness, functionality, and satisfactory completion.• Established trusting relationships with outside venders, designers and key clients.

ASSOCIATIONS

Metal working and design, jewelry, sculpture, glass enameling, painting (oil, acrylic, and watercolor), drawing (graphite, charcoal, chalk and colored pencils), weaving, ceramics, print making, textiles, and wood working.

GDA: Wake Technical GraphicDesign AssociationAIGA: American Institue of Graphic Artists

SKILLS

REFERENCES

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Erin MondaySocial Media Manager

Lenovo Data Center Group/Nutanix919-986-8868

erinemonday@gmail.com

Jeff JonesMarketing Manager

Lenovo Data Center Group512-831-8213

jjones3@lenovo.com

Nicole RiflemanDigital Strategist & Project Manager

Lenovo Data Center Group919-434-7162

nrifleman@lenovo.com

Dennis SullivanStrategic Marketing Manager, Events

Lenovo Data Center Group631-764-7513

dsullivan@lenovo.com

Lynn ZedekDirector, World Wide DCG

Outbound MarketingLenovo Data Center Grop

919-696-1594lzedek@lenovo.com

EXPERIENCE

AC Moore: May 2011 – April 2013Custom Framing Associate Key attention to detail was utilized in the sales/design, production, and inspection of custom framing orders. Management of Custom Framing department sales, customer care, orders, store/shop cleanliness, and overseeing all framing associates.Select Achievements:• Provided courteous and professional customer service; became the go-to associate for many repeat customers.• Designed an organization system for all order paperwork (Work tickets, Disclaimers, Inbound/Outbound, Redo’s, PSR, Shop reports, Refunds, and Specialty orders).• Assisted Custom Framing Manager with shop organization/cleanliness, double checking/programming orders, and training new hire associates on A.C. Moore specialty software: Wizard Matte Design.• Acted as a vendor liaison for orders, shipments, audits, and reorders.• Set up a donation to the local children’s hospital that utilized scrap pieces for fundraising events.

Michaels Arts and Crafts: April 2013- February 2014Custom Framing Manager Management of Custom Framing department sales, customer care, orders, store/shop cleanliness, and all framing associates.Select Achievements:• Responsible for motivating sales associates to reach goals set forth by corporate including daily, weekly, and monthly goals for revenue, conversion %, etc.• Maintained the cleanliness, organization, and productivity of all custom framing orders including initial custom frame design, the complete care of customers’ artwork, construction/assembly of mattes and frames, restoration, and inspection of employee execution.• Responsibly training all custom framing associate on systems, shop tools (drivers, compressor, and airlines), framing assembly (with use of hammers, screw drivers, compressor staple guns, hack saws and chop saw tools) and proper hanging procedures for walls and/or shelves.• Liaison for all vendor contacts for custom framing orders; established/maintained relationship with vendors and communicated all discrepancies of order audits.

Speakman Studios: Febuary 2014 - PresentFreelance Graphic DesignerFreelance graphic designer specializing in customized branding, logo development, advertising, illustration, photography, banner ads, email and print campaigns, booklets, programs and other marketing materials.Select Achievements:• Logo, mascot illustration, and web design in combination with multi-media setup and management. • Radio podcasts and video editing for YouTube.• Blog design, web design and bi-monthly maintenance. • Photography, photo restoration, and poster designs.

Graphic Design Intern & Web Content Production CoordinatorResponsible for establishing, creating and maintaining Lenovo’s brand identity on the Data Center Group social media platforms. Executed a range of projects, from the development of products and packaging to promotional materials, user interfaces and visual identity strategy through a varied and versatile skillset.