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Location:
Savannah, United States (GMT-05:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
August 15, 2008
Last Worked:
October 19, 2008
oDesk Ready:
Yes
Rachel C.
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Talented Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Your Service
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Freelance
Website / Graphic Designer
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United States
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$22.22
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Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (1)
Tests (4)
Portfolio (9)
Over the last eight years, I have worked with many clients and professionals to create successful logos, marketing materials, illustrations, and more. With a Master's Degree in illustration and a background in design, I can offer my clients a creative and aethetically pleasing design sense as well as the ability to create high-quality print or web ready design work and illustrations.
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Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
60676
10/2008 - 10/2008
Graphic designers with experience in designing child media
$81
No feedback given
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Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
3.7
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(4 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Test
3.25
83%
TOP 20%
08/15/2008
18 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
4.80
82%
TOP 20%
08/15/2008
44 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.50
77%
08/15/2008
12 min
Adobe Illustrator CS3 Test
3.50
77%
08/15/2008
15 min
Job Category Interests
Graphic Arts & Design
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Illustration
Print Design
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Illustrator
5 yrs
4.0
2008
With a Masters Degree in Illustration, I have experience in working with publications for illustration. I have the knowledge to prepare files for both web and print applications. Most of my current portfolio work is completed in acrylic, but I am also very capable of completing realistic graphite renderings.
Pre-Press
4 yrs
4.0
2008
I have prepared files for plate output for both full color and spot color applications. I am well-experienced in making sure that files are properly prepared for print.
Silkscreen Designer
4 yrs
4.0
2008
In 2005, I worked for Savannah College of Art & Design's Working Studio, in which I created designs for and worked hands on with the silkscreen process.
From 2006-2008, I worked for Page Printing, and a portion of my job was design for slkscreening to t-shirts and signage.
I am capable of design and familiar with issues such as trapping, spot colors, size restrictions, etc.
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
08/2007
Present
Cotton Studios
Owner/Designer/Illustrator / Independent Contributor
Cotton Studios is my personal freelance company.
Services Offered:
Graphic Design
Illustration
Paintings
Murals
Web Design
Responsibilities Include:
Preparation of Estimates
Billing
Marketing
Advertising
Copy Writing
Budgeting
Financial Planning
Projects Completed:
Applied Metrology Services Logo
Warehouse Cubed Consulting Services Logo
Florida Coast Enterprises Logo
Cotton Studios Logo and website -
http://www.cottonstudios.com
Sterling Inventory Management Wesite -
http://www.sterlinginvmgt.com
Halo Talent Agency Website Header -
http://www.halotalentsavannah.
com
Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Web Designer, Photographer for Belles & Beaus Magazine f- July 2008-
http://www.bellesandbeausmag.c
om
06/2006
03/2008
Page Printing
Graphic Designer / Team Lead
As the Lead Graphic Designer, I was responsible for overseeing all design projects as well as the production of the shop. I was also a key contact for clients.
Responsibilities Included:
Design for Large Format Signage
Design for Screenprint and Vinyl Applications
Design for Print
Logo Design
Illustration
Web Design
Copy Writing
Providing Estimates and Quotes
Training new employees
Marketing Ideas
03/2005
03/2007
Cotton Illustrations and Design
Owner/Designer/Illustrator / Independent Contributor
10/2005
06/2006
Wynn Business Systems
Graphic Designer / Pre-Press Operations / Team Lead
As a pre-press operator, I worked directly with the actual print operators and the rip hardware to ensure that all materials printed correctly. I designed and ripped plates for full color and spot color materials. I created forms, brochures, DVD Covers, marketing materials, and corrected design work created by outside designers unfamiliar with pre-press applications.
06/2005
08/2005
Violet LeMay
Apprenticeship / Independent Contributor
Violet Lemay is a very successful Savannah based artist that does work for many magazines internationally, including Scholastic, Elle, Newsweek, and Goodhousekeeping. I spent two months with Violet LeMay learning the ins and outs of the illustration business. I was fortunate enough to help her with her work and the inner workings and daily routines of her studio.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
01/2003
05/2005
Savannah College of Art and Design
Masters
Illustration
As a Masters Student, I spent my time and energy learning everthing I possibly cound about print and web reproduction of artwork and design.
My final thesis covered methods for creating illustrations for children's books.
08/1996
05/2000
Brenau University
Bachelors
Studio Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors
Magna Cum Laude
Activities
Student Government President
Alpha Gamma Delta - VP of Recruitment
Active in the Arts and the University Galleries
Awards
2000
Figments
, Senior Thesis Exhibition, Brenau University
1999 Sydney O. Smith Scholarship Recipient
1999 Brenau University Collaborative Art Show
Best in Show, 1st Place Sculpture,
1st Place Ceramics, 2nd Place Drawing
1998
Elixir
Literary Magazine,
1st Place in Works on Paper
1998
Chicken’s Etc.
Juried Exhibit,
Brenau University Galleries
1998 Brenau University Collaborative Art Show
2nd Place Photography, Printmaking,
Honorable Mention Painting/Drawing
1997 HGH Senior Honor Society Scholarship Recipient, Brenau University
1997 Gallery on Cotton Invitational Exhibit, Americus, GA
1997 Brenau University Collaborative Art Show
1st Place in Painting
1996 Heather Mercer Shaw Ring Award Designerr
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Project Title:
Warehouse Cubed Consulting Group Logo Design
Attachment:
none
Completed:
07/14/2008
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
URL:
none
Description:
I created this logo for Warehouse CUbed Consulting Group out of Atlanta, Georgia. They were looking for a logo that supplied a nice contrast between the very squarely defined elements within their field of CAD and warehouse design. They also wanted to use the orange and blue colors withing the logo. I successfully created a two color logo without sacrificing detail.
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Project Title:
Applied Metrology Services Logo Design
Attachment:
none
Completed:
07/01/2008
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Logo Design
URL:
none
Description:
This logo was created for Applied Metrology Services, LP out of Houston, Texas. This particular company provides consulting services for pipeline businesses acrooss the nation, so they needed a logo that expressed a corporate feel and evoked the feeling of preciseness that is necessary within their business.
I stayed with a two color logo for the sake of printing costs.
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Project Title:
Website Header for Halo Talent
Attachment:
none
Completed:
06/30/2008
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Graphic Design
URL:
http://www.halotalentsavannah.com
Description:
I created this header for use with a website created by Success Creeations. I used both my skills as an illustrator and my graphic design capabilities to compose a youthful header to attract the attention of ages 10-30.
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Project Title:
Princess and the Pea Illustration
Attachment:
none
Completed:
06/01/2008
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Illustration
URL:
none
Description:
I created this image depicting the story of the Princess and the Pea for an
Illustration Friday
topic.
This is acrylic on illustration board and measures approximately 20 inches tall.
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Project Title:
Under the Sea Mural for a Nursery
Attachment:
none
Completed:
12/30/2007
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Illustration
URL:
http://www.cottonstudios.com/galleries
Description:
I created and painted this mural for a nursery in Americus, Georiga. The wall measures approximately 20 feet wide and was completed in four days.
Acrylic wall paint was used. The theme was requested.
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Project Title:
Snowman Christmas Card
Attachment:
snowman_card_example.pdf - 172.555KB
Completed:
10/30/2007
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Illustration
URL:
none
Description:
I created the illustration for this piece as well as the design of the card. I also pre pressed the work and sent it to print.
The original painting features a very happy snowman enjoying the snowfall. Acrylic on Illustration Board..
The inside of the card reads "Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!"!"
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Project Title:
A CD Cover
Attachment:
RaeAnnesBooklet.pdf - 3070.167KB
Completed:
04/30/2007
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Graphic Design
URL:
none
Description:
This CD Cover was created for a client as a gift to her daughter for her birthday. The CD insert was a 4 page insert featureing pictures of family and friends as well as quotes and notes from the family. The CD featured the birthday girl's favorite music.
I created all of the design elements as well as the layout of the booklet. The photographs were supplied by the client,
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Project Title:
Self Promotion Postcard Lizards
Attachment:
none
Completed:
03/06/2006
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Illustration
URL:
none
Description:
A self-promotion piece created for a mailer for
Cotton Illustrations and Design.
Lizards are taking over our house!
They were everywhere.
Acrylic on Illustration Board. approx. 30 x 18 inches
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Project Title:
Masters Portfolio for Childrens Book Illustration
Attachment:
none
Completed:
03/01/2005
Category:
Graphic Arts & Design > Illustration
URL:
none
Description:
My Master's Thesis covered the processes used to create successful children's book illustrations. This piece was created as a side project for the Teatrio Competition to go along with my thesis.
The story is about a bear that suffers from boredom on a rainy day, and he ventures into the attic to play a game of pretend, dress up, and eventually wears himself out..
This is a two page spread illustration of the bear deciding to to into the attic.
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
60676
10/2008 - 10/2008
Graphic designers with experience in designing child media
$81
No feedback given
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Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
3.7
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
Fixed-Price Assignment History is empty
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Test
3.25
83%
TOP 20%
08/15/2008
18 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
4.80
82%
TOP 20%
08/15/2008
44 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.50
77%
08/15/2008
12 min
Adobe Illustrator CS3 Test
3.50
77%
08/15/2008
15 min
