Julia Alkhazov
JAlkhazov@gmail.com Typographically savvy graphic designer with nine years of solid experience in catalog and brand design industry producing eye-catching logos, brochures and catalogs. Expert knowledge of QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Director, Painter, Freehand, and pre-press. Recognized and valued as a detail-oriented, conscientious and friendly person.
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Selected Accomplishements
- Created corporate brand identity system to support new business objectives of a leading provider of e-services
- Produced designs and layouts for web site, which allowed to introduce a number of new products, services and tools resulting in three new clients
- Developed CD covers and labels to support a product line that assisted clients with electronic delivery of mutual fund portfolios contributing to significant cost savings for them
- Designed identity system for the major restaurant reflecting on its history and cultural roots, got a recognition from the owner
- Visualized and produced an information booklet for city of Cambridge creating an interactive map to highlight local businesses in the area
Promoted to a Lead Graphic Designer after one year
Other Professional Skills
- Directed outside vendors including color separators
- Participated in internal and external customer meetings and discussions related to project costs, timelines and appropriate graphic methods and techniques to meet project requirements
On the daily basis maintained design department which involved software and hardware upgrade and troubleshooting
Relevant Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer, Boston, MA (2003 - Present)
NewRiver, Inc., Andover, MA, (2000 - 2003)
Creative Group, Boston, MA, (1999-2000)
Guarino Design Group, Cambridge, MA (1998 - 1999)
Education
BA Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Boston, Boston, MA, 1999
BS Hydrogeology, Grozny Institute of Technology, Grozny, Russia, 1993
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