April Brown

April Brown

Photo Lab Assistant / Sales Associate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sr. Graphic Designer at ACV Auctions

  • Education

    • Cambridge School of Art

      2012 - 2012
      Graphic Design
    • Nardin Academy

      2004 - 2008
    • University at Buffalo

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Design and Visual Communications
  • Experience

    • Delaware Camera

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
      Photo Lab Assistant / Sales Associate

      Develop strong customer service and communication skills to determine the needs of customers and help them problem-solve. Use Photoshop to retouch, edit, crop and prep images for printing.

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
      Freelance Designer

      Fulfill briefs for client work, collaborate with Art Directors, utilize strategic thinking and design skillset. Strong knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Print, package, logo and web design. Clients include: Fourth Idea, The Martin Group, J. Fitzgerald Group, Calspan and others.

    • The Martin Group

      May 2011 - Sept 2011
      Graphic Design Intern

      Collaborate with Art Directors and develop the skills to strategically solve a creative brief. Develop InDesign and Photoshop skills. Prepare files for print and create mockups for presentations. Flex multi-tasking skills in a fast paced agency environment.

    • SKM Group is now FARM

      Apr 2013 - Oct 2015
      Graphic Designer

      • Development of creative concepts for print and digital retail sales promotions• Work within brand guidelines where necessary• Assisted senior design staff as needed• Maximized productivity and cost effectiveness, completing projects on time

    • AAF Buffalo

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
      Board Of Directors

      Served a full three-year term on the Board of Directors for AAF Buffalo. Contributed to multiple committees including co-chairing the American Advertising Awards twice, and playing an active role on the Academics committee. Developed multiple skills such as event planning, event coordinating, leadership, student mentoring, networking, and public speaking and presenting.

    • FARM Marketing Agency

      Oct 2015 - Sept 2017
      Art Director

      • Strategic ideation and execution of concepts, layouts and designs for a variety of printand interactive materials• Ownership of large and ongoing projects• Art direction on photo and video shoots• Client-facing responsibilities and professionalism in meetings with vendors

    • Delaware North

      Sept 2017 - Mar 2021
      Graphic Designer II

      Design, update and maintain branding and marketing materials for the Parks & Resorts subsidiary of Delaware North. Elevate the brands of National Parks and various resorts around the country through visual communications.

    • Lippes Mathias LLP

      Mar 2021 - Nov 2022

      Support the corporate communications function of the firm and lead all visual creative efforts. Create and oversee brand guidelines and logo usage. Create graphics for social media channels. Concept and design all advertisements and marketing pieces.

      • Creative Lead

        Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
      • Graphic Designer

        Mar 2021 - Nov 2022
    • ACV Auctions

      Nov 2022 - now
      Senior Graphic Designer
  • Licenses & Certifications