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Hourly Rate: $16.67
Total oDesk hours:
27
Location:
Greensboro, United States (GMT-05:00)
English Skills: (self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
April 27, 2008
Last Worked:
August 22, 2008
Current Assignments:
1
Total Assignments:
2
oDesk Ready:  
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Laura W. - Passionate about Your Design - Freelance Website / Graphic Designer, United States

Let me introduce myself... I have 22 years experience of print production/prepress, CMYK and spot color work along with 12 years of management and customer service experience. I also have excellent problem-solving and organizational skills and a good eye for detail. Along with the aforementioned qualities, I can supply strong experience with Photoshop, inDesign, Acrobat, Quark, Illustrator and Microsoft Office in PC and MAC formats. With my experience, I am more than capable to handle...
See All Work History & Feedback (2 items, 0 with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid
18544 08/2008 - Present In design Editing Help $132 (9 hrs @ $15.56)
29322 05/2008 - 05/2008 Monthly Advertising Flyer $293 (19 hrs @ $15.56)
See All Tests Taken (6 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Adobe Photoshop 6.0 3.75 89% TOP 20% 06/29/2008 40 min
Advertising Skills Certification 3.25 81% TOP 20% 05/09/2008 28 min
Adobe Photoshop 6.0 3.50 78% 04/27/2008 31 min
Adobe Illustrator Test 3.50 77% 06/18/2008 38 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.40 71% 04/29/2008 14 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title Initiated By Date
Graphic Design - Catalogue production in In Design Provider September 12, 2008
Brochure Designer Provider August 19, 2008
Job Category Interests

Graphic Arts & Design

Audio / Video & Multimedia
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
Acrobat 8 yrs 4.0 2008
Dreamweaver 10 yrs 5.0 2008 I have served the following industries:
Hospitality
Medical
Print
Consumer Products
Housing
Illustrator 15 yrs 5.0 2008 I have served the following industries:
Hospitality
Medical
Print
Consumer Products
Housing
InDesign 1 yrs 4.0 2008
Photoshop 22 yrs 5.0 2008 I have served the following industries:
Hospitality
Medical
Print
Consumer Products
Housing
Powerpoint 22 yrs 5.0 2008 I have served the following industries:
Hospitality
Medical
Print
Consumer Products
Housing
Quark 22 yrs 5.0 2008 I have served the following industries:
Hospitality
Medical
Print
Consumer Products
Housing
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
2000 Webmaster [WB1960]     Guilford College

Webmaster Certificate from Guilford College
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
01/1983 Present Picture Perfect Studio Owner / Independent Contributor Yeap 22 years and I am still passionate about my work and to make my clients happy. This is my life and I love to design.

I have excellent problem-solving and organizational skills and a good eye for detail. Along with the aforementioned qualities I supply strong experience with Photoshop, Quark, Dreamweaver and Illustrator in PC and MAC formats.

I can meet your deadlines and stay within your budget!!

Thanks, I hope to hear from you soon to talk about your next project.

Laura
Other Experience
Advertising
I was the assistant studio manager for a high profile advertising agency in High Point, North Carolina for 2 years.
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
01/1983 05/1987 GTCC Bachelors Art and Design

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  • Project Title: Greensboro Alcoholic Beverage Control Logo
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 06/18/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: This logo was designed in Adobe Illustrator.
    The client wanted a seal to project the theme of the business.

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  • Project Title: Syris Furniture 2-Side printed Flyer Back page
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 05/08/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Print Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Buyer wanted a flyer to promote their furniture on a monthly 2-sided flyer to be inserted into local newspaper.
    Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark were used to produce the flyer.

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  • Project Title: Syris Furniture 2-Side printed Flyer Front page
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 05/08/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Print Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Buyer wanted a flyer to promote their furniture on a monthly 2-sided flyer to be inserted into local newspaper.
    Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark were used to produce the flyer.

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  • Project Title: Photoshop Retouch
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/30/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Other - Graphic Arts & Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Old photographs retouched in Photoshop

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  • Project Title: Medical Web Design
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/29/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Graphic Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Web Design
    Created with Photoshop

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  • Project Title: Rhythms of Life Web Design
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/29/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Graphic Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Web Design
    Created with Photoshop

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  • Project Title: Yamamori Web Design
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/29/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Graphic Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Yamamori Web Design
    Created with Photoshop

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  • Project Title: Picture Perfect Studio Web Design
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/29/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Graphic Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Picture Perfect Studio Web Design
    Created with Photoshop

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  • Project Title: Vesuvious Menu Design
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Print Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: New Italian Restaurant needed logo and menu design.
    Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark were used to complete this design package.

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  • Project Title: Carolina's Diner Table Tent
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Print Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: A new Restaurant needed a logo re-design. 
    Client also wanted new menus and table tents.
    Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark was used to design this package.

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  • Project Title: North Carolina Restaurant Association
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: This logo was designed using Photoshop and Illustrator

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  • Project Title: Market Fresh
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Logo design was completed in Photoshop and Illustrator

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  • Project Title: Friendly Avenue Tire
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Customers Logo was designed using Photoshop and Illustrator.

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  • Project Title: One Eyed Jack
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description:

    New upcoming collectables business. Looking for an identity. They wanted a logo done with their Jack Russel Terrier dog incorporated into the logo.
    Illustrator was used to draw this logo.

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  • Project Title: Rhythms of Life Logo Design
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: This logo was completed in Photoshop and Illustrator.

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  • Project Title: El Carreton Table Tent
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Print Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Table tent for restaurant.
    Original digital photography.
    Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark was used to produce this design.

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  • Project Title: Wade Promotions
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description:

    This logo was completed in Photoshop and Illustrator.
    The logo was used in print and web.
    This customer featured plumbing, electrical and masonry work.

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  • Project Title: Vintage Brew
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description:

    This logo was completed in Photoshop and Illustrator.
    The logo was used in print and web.

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  • Project Title: Picture Perfect Studio
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/28/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Logo designed with Illustrator and Photoshop. Used in Print and Web publications.
    Company was in Graphic design and Video production.
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid
18544 08/2008 - Present In design Editing Help $132 (9 hrs @ $15.56)
29322 05/2008 - 05/2008 Monthly Advertising Flyer $293 (19 hrs @ $15.56)
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid
Fixed-Price Assignment History is empty
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Adobe Photoshop 6.0 3.75 89% TOP 20% 06/29/2008 40 min
Advertising Skills Certification 3.25 81% TOP 20% 05/09/2008 28 min
Adobe Photoshop 6.0 3.50 78% 04/27/2008 31 min
Adobe Illustrator Test 3.50 77% 06/18/2008 38 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.40 71% 04/29/2008 14 min
Ecommerce Test 2.60 53% 06/29/2008 40 min