Angela Sebben

Graphic Designer / Production Artist

SKILLS

Interpersonal

I am detail oriented, highly organized, and I interact well with a variety of people and personality types. I believe in building on ideas and/or bringing them to their full potential. I absorb constructive critique and use my experiences from the past to improve moving forward. I learns quickly and I asks questions.


Technical

  • I efficiently design printed materials including, but not limited to, marketing collateral (ads, sell sheets, brochures, catalogs), books and annual reports (covers and text), packaging, displays, stickers, and presentation materials.
  • I productively utilize application tools (such as color, paragraph, character, and library palettes) to maintain and manage large multi-page publications.
  • I diligently practice maintaining established design standards as well as proofing, file prep, and delivery processes of native files and production PDFs.

Software

I work on the Mac OSX platform, though I am familiar with PC environments. I am skilled is several software applications including Adobe InDesign CC, PhotoShop CC, Illustrator CC, Acrobat, and Bridge CC. I am familiar with and have previously used Quark XPress (up to version 6.5). I have experience in Microsoft Excel (including the use of functions to format data), Microsoft Word (including managing style sheets and building letterhead templates), and Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition, I have basic knowledge and skills in HTML and CSS — I built this website on my own using HTML, CSS, and some sourced JavaScript — and I have basic understanding of jQuery and PHP though I have not used them. I also am familiar with building websites using web-based building tools such as WordPress and Wix.

HISTORY

July 2013 to the present (full-time; 40-hours/week)
Graphic Designer, Advertising Department
Hunter Engineering Company (Saint Louis, MO) company which designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of passenger car and truck service equipment

  • I designed advertising and marketing materials such as product brochures, presentation books, trade advertisements, trade show displays, and signage.
  • I retouched photography using advanced techniques including layers, masks, smart objects, filters, adjustments, and curves.
  • I often write and edit copy as well as recreate charts and graphs and other visuals for product brochures and presentation materials and I assist the department and company where needed.

Sept. 2010 to June 2013 (full-time; 40-hours/week)
Production Designer
ProWolfe Partners (Saint Louis, MO) design agency specializing in corporate communications

  • This position was created for my mixed skills. (55%) Assist agency designers with production, illustration, photo manipulation, and graphic design needs. (25%) Act as lead designer on agency projects when needed. (20%) Other agency administration processes. including: maintaining agency archives; troubleshooting hardware and software issues in regards to agency equipment including computers and printers; build and maintain process guidelines to assist in maintaining agency standards
  • I was the liaison between design staff and contracted web developers. I utilized Adobe PhotoShop skills to manipulate digital photography using advanced techniques. I frequently searched for and purchased stock photography when needed per project. I was the agency specialist in print production processes and pre-press. I bound presentation materials as well as built mock-ups as needed for presentations. I maintained and followed schedules and budgets as dictated on a project-by-project basis.

Mar. 2001 to Aug. 2010 (full-time; 40-hours/week)
Production Artist, Design Department
Rand McNally (Skokie, IL) retail map, atlas, and educational publisher

  • I was the department specialist in print production processes and pre-press on sell sheets, brochures, signage, stickers, displays, publication advertisements, business cards, letterhead, postcards, newsletters, catalogs, educational teacher’s guides, educational atlases, retail atlases, games, directories, and product packaging. I also acted as lead designer for the above marketing items and products per the demands of the department workload.
  • Other departmental responsibilities included: organize and direct photo shoots; searching for and purchase stock photography; utilizing Adobe Photoshop skills to clean photography and update or generate product images; constructing product and display mock-ups; maintaining and follow schedules and budgets as dictated on a project by project basis; building, organizing, and maintaining a working library of product images; build and maintain product templates/dielines; assist department systems administrator to service and maintain department equipment including computers and printers; maintain departmental archives.

Nov. 1998 to Nov. 2000 (full-time; 40-hours/week)
Graphic Designer, Marketing & Public Relations
Northeast Regional Health System (Kirksville, MO) system of health facilities including a regional hospital and trauma center, cancer treatment center, and community fitness center

  • I designed and saw through production all hospital forms, the monthly employee newsletter, two different quarterly community newsletters, posters, flyers, and other communications.
  • I was on hand for any unforeseen needs of the department ranging from manning booths at educational fairs and locally sponsored events to giving hospital tours to school groups.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communications from Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

OTHER NOTEWORTHY EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER: Municipal and community organizations in Crestwood, Missouri: In 2018, I was appointed to the Crestwood Fire Board and become its chairperson. In 2018, I also began volunteering for Christmas in Crestwood, and in 2021 became its Treasurer until early 2023. In 2021, I was appointed to the Crestwood 75th Anniversary Committee which organized a city-wide, multi-event, year-long celebration. In 2022, I was appointed to the Crestwood Parks Master Plan Steering Committee. In 2023, I was appointed to Crestwood’s Planning & Zoning and Architectural Review Commission, and I was also appointed to the SunCrest Fest committee which organizes the annual bi-city summertime festival. (2018-present)

VOLUNTEER: Communication Officer for my neighborhood association within the city of St. Louis: As Communications Officer my responsibilities include building and managing the Association’s website and blog as well as other social media resources, producing additional communication materials, and helping organize community events. (2015-2018)

VOLUNTEER: I assist organizing an annual trivia night fund raiser for a 501(c)(3). My responsibilities include producing a 32- to 48-page souvenir ad programs as well as act as assistant event coordinator the day of the event which has grown to accommodate almost 400 attendees. (annual)

PUBLISHED BOOKS: Published in 2016, I designed and typeset an autobiography for Pat Liston, a local St. Louis music icon of the classic rock genre. The book, entitled Thirteen Notes to Life, is a running narrative of stories throughout his life interwoven with imagery and snapshots. While additional editors assisted in review, I was the primary text editor of the original manuscript. Additionally, published in 2022, I designed and typeset the interior of Mississippi Nights: A History of the Music Club in St. Louis. I also contributed to some of the copy editing. The book is a history of the famed music venue derived from the memories of its patrons. The content relies heavily on fan-submitted snapshots, ticket stubs, band posters, and miscellaneous ephemera to make it a well sought-after coffee table book.