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Laura Malick Smith

Visual Designer

LauraMalick Smith

Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex

Specializing in graphic design, web design and illustration, I create unique and creative concepts that help clients stand out from the crowd.


972-775-4455 office

Specialization, Talents


  • Visual Designer

    20+ years in graphic design and illustration that includes web design, print, illustration, email design and more.

Skil Set


  • Operating Platforms

    Macintosh and PC


  • Software

    > Adobe Acrobat
    > Adobe After Effects
    > Adobe Dreamweaver
    > Adobe Fireworks
    > Adobe Flash
    > Adobe Illustrator
    > Adobe InDesign
    > Adobe Photoshop
    > HTML / CSS
    > Microsoft PowerPoint
    > Microsoft Word
    > QuarkXPress
    > Joomla / Currently Learning


  • Skills

    Front-end design for web and email, direct mail, advertisements, logos, corporate identity packages, production for one to four color pre-press printing, posters, brochures, newsletters, Flash animation, illustrations (traditional and digital) including info-graphics, PowerPoint slideshows/presentations, trade show booths, patent designs and conceptual designs for new products that were later produced and sold.


    > Works well collaboratively and independently.

    > Management/training of staff and temporary personnel.

    > Excellent communications with all levels of management, employees and clients.

    > Proficient at installing and implementing new systems, networking, maintenance and repairs.

Experience

  • Visual Designer/Owner
    Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex
    Jul 2001 - Present
    Digitaldemiurge

    > Interact with clients to develop and execute design work including but not limited to logos, brochures, posters, websites and more.

    > Identity and logo design for clients such as The Denver Museum of Nature and Science and MaddDogz Paintball Park. A variety of programs are used for design work such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, QuarkXpress and more.

    > Website design and implementation for clients such as MaddDogz Paintball Park, The American Legion, and René Heredia, Flamenco Guitarist and Dancer. Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for initial design and slices, and Dreamweaver and HTML for site build. Adobe Flash is used for buttons and small animations.

    > FTP software is used to upload files to servers. In many cases, Digitaldemiurge is responsible for the purchase of hosting space and domain names on behalf of the client. We also maintain many of these sites for the client.

  • Senior Graphic Designer
    Southlake, TX
    Feb 2006 - Oct 2009
    Monopolize Your Marketplace

    > Responsible for all design and execution of work.

    > Collaborated with the account managers to execute all design projects from start to finish.

    > Worked on marketing campaigns for clients that included everything from logo design, brochures, flyers, email campaigns, direct mail, posters, signs and trade show booths.

    > Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and QuarkXpress were used to create work for clients. Work was later output to Adobe Acrobat and uploaded using ftp technology to printers for final output.

    > Web email newsletters were created for various clients using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, sliced and then built in Dreamweaver for HTML. Later they are transferred into online marketing programs such as Constant Contact for emailing to their clients.

    > Use of Flash technology to create small animated banners and ads for clients.

  • Senior Graphic Designer
    Dallas, TX
    May 2000 - Jun 2001
    Stick Networks

    > Designed and illustrated B2B presentations for clients such as HP and Compaq using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash and PowerPoint.

    > Created Flash presentations that were loaded onto the mobile device that Stick Networks was developing for demonstrations to potential clients such as Disney Chairman and CEO, Michael Eisner.

    > Patent design for Stick Network lawyers.

  • Contract Designer
    Denver, CO & Dallas, TX
    Jan 1997 - May 2000
    Aquent, Inc.

    > Contract designer for various clients on an as needed basis.

    > Regularly used QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash for clients such as Michael Holigan.

  • Senior Graphic Designer
    Denver, CO
    Jan 1990 - Dec 1997
    Harding Lawson Associates

    > Worked directly with Proposal Managers and Engineers to create displays, maps, charts, and proposals for clients using Freehand, DeltaGraph, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

    > Output most work in-house on large plotters or 4-color copy system for clients.

    > Managed and mentored junior designers to make sure the work complied with rules and regulations.

    > Clients included the Rocky Flats Nuclear Facility, Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Burlington Northern Railroad, USPS and U.S. National Parks and Recreation.

Education

  • BFA, on hiatus
    San Fransisco, CA
    Jan 2009 - Present
    The Acacemy of Art University

    Emphasis on Web Design and New Media. GPA 3.89.

  • AA
    Denver, CO
    Jul 1984 - Dec 1986
    The Art Institute of Colorado

    Emphasis on Advertising Design. Graduated with honors (3.65 GPA and above).

  • Graphic Design
    Lakewood, CO
    Sep 1981 - Dec 1982
    Warren Occupational Technical Center

    Emphasis on Graphic Design, Print Design and Type. Graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

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  • Awards & Recognition

    Texas American Legion Press Association (TEXALPA) Dan Fallon Award
    1st Place 2010
    2nd Place 2009
    1st Place 2008

    Best American Legion Post Website in Texas ( http://post111.org/ )

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