WHY LAKIA ROSS CREATIVE?
- Investigation. I research every project. That means you won't have to worry about someone else having your business name, domain name, etc. It also means that I will find you the best price for hosting, domains and printing.
- Communication. Your project details and timeline are emailed to you; I am frequently available by Skype during business hours. That means you know what's going to happen on your project, and exactly what deliverables you have purchased. You can always send me a text or email and get quick answers to your questions.
- Experience. Twenty-feet-long banners, two-inch by two-inch ads, and press-checks in the wee hours of the morning; my print design experience will serve you well. From twenty-five page websites to 30-second book trailers, my multimedia experience will keep you ahead of them all.
- The Bottom Line. I work within your limitations to create the best possible solution promptly and efficiently.
- Flexibility. I'm willing to provide several options on projects to help meet your budget.
EXPERIENCE
- A highly successful 15-year career as professional graphic designer.
- Breadth of experience includes a variety of positions at design agencies and in-house corporate creative departments, freelance work for public and private sector entities, and teaching graphic design on the college level.
- Demonstrated increased levels of responsibility, beginning as a desktop publisher at a quick print shop, rising to assume senior-level designer positions, and engaging in a successful entrepreneurship as a full-time professional freelance/contract designer.
- Produced an eclectic, creative, and impressive body of work that validates the ability to adequately interpret and address clients’ needs; effectively and efficiently create design solutions and solve design challenges through visual media, and manage and meet seemingly impossible production deadlines.
SERVICES
Web Design and Multimedia: xhtml, html5, css, css3, WordPress, jQuery, php, front-end development, e-mail marketing (MailChimp and Constant Contact), animated graphics, online annual reports, PowerPoint presentations, e-commerce projects, banners, batch photo editing and color correction, book trailers, social media identities (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube) and more.
Print Design: brochures, newsletters, logo/identity, stationery, book design, direct mail and collateral materials, DVD packaging, manuals, invites and announcements, presentation/marketing folders, posters, maps, and wayfinding materials.
Other: Administration and budget management; curriculum design and training; project management; file management; illustration.
Software (Mac)
Adobe Creative suite (latest edition): Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Bridge
Microsoft Office and Open Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Don't see what you need here? Feel free to ask me for a specific service.