April Brown

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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
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  ACV Auctions

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Graphic Designer