SKILLS
DESIGN / ART
Logos & Branding
Package Design
Product Design
Motion Graphics
Video Editing
Visual Storytelling
Digital Illustration
Image Manipulation
Vector Graphics
Page Layout & Print Design
Typography
Presentations Design
Information Architecture
Design Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Color Theory
Fine Art Mediums
INTERFACE
Mobile Design
Web Design
Prototyping
Wireframing
Interface Design
TECHNICAL
Illustrator
Photoshop
Indesign
Adobe XD
Sketch
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Dreamweaver
Animoto.com
Later.com
Asana.com
Monday.com
Google Suite
Apple iOS / Mac OSX
iPad Pro
HTML & CSS
Resume
LAUREN
ALDRICH
VISUAL DESIGNER
Seattle, Washington
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
Kaliber Global June 2018-January 2020
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Animated Motion Graphics and Edited Video
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Created Product Listing Graphics for Amazon
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Developed Working Knowledge of Amazon Marketplace
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Designed and Customized Products (Toys)
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Designed Packaging, Logos & Branding
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Created Digital Illustration
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Composited/Manipulated Images
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Created and Managed Social Media Posts & Promo Content​
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Starred as Brand Ambassador (Amazon Live Broadcasts)
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Managed an Overseas Assistant's Tasks
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Freelance 2000-Present
Marketing: Print & Display Design
American Music 2000-2003
Oil Painting & Mixed Media Artist
Creation & Exhibition 2000-Present
Guest Services
Restaurant Industry 2002-2017
EDUCATION
Art Institute of Seattle
Associate of Interactive & Graphic Design 2017-2018
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Fine Art 2002-2006
University of Puget Sound
Coursework in the Humanities 2000-2001
WHO AM I?
I am a multidisciplinary creative with a background in fine art, currently practicing digital design. I enjoy order, process, color, technique, stream-lined workflow and all things art & design. I am fascinated by human behavior and striking balance between aesthetic beauty and functional usability. I am a highly driven, lightning-quick learner eager to take on new skills and challenges in design.
Recommendations
from LinkedIn
"If you're asking yourself if you should hire Lauren, the answer is 100% yes.
She's a powerhouse creative that can slam projects out like a boss."
Justin Kenna
Graphic Designer
at Kaliber Global
"Lauren's creativity, production and passion made her a valuable team member."
Kendal Sparks
Senior Graphic Designer
at Kaliber Global
"Her willingness to help and share her experiences and knowledge makes her an ideal colleague."
Trupti Wadadekar
Intern Designer
at Kaliber Global
"It has been a pleasure to work with someone so present, alert and positive. Lauren is a team player in challenging curcumstances. She takes direction well and is very focused on doing the process and research to arrive at creative, excellent solutions. I recommend Lauren without hesitation."
Scott Mansfield
Instructor at Art Institute
"In an epic Q4, I saw Lauren take the reins of our social media output and knock it out of the park: creative clever, engaging content that drove followers to puchase our products."
Jonah Von Spreeken
Copywriter at Kaliber Global
"I'd jump at the chance to work with Lauren again.... She’s a true collaborator, a trusted team member and an all-around amazing person to work alongside."
Jonah Von Spreeken
Copywriter at Kaliber Global
"Lauren approaches projects with a level of creative cleverness that is above and beyond. Her success can easily be seen in the level of engagement and social sharing of her motion graphics, and the industry awards given to her product designs. Her talent, efficiencies and personality put her above the rest."
Cristin Frank
Channel Manager at Kaliber Global
"Lauren's talent for graphic and product design, video creation and animation is unparalleled. Lauren is excellent at providing suggestions on scope for improvement, great at collaborating with a team and quick to implement changes. Lauren’s collaborative nature, talent, attention to detail and contributions to the creative department significantly helped the marketing department improve reach and conversion. She is truly a gem and comes highly recommended."
Amber Norell
Marketing Manager
at Kaliber Global
"Lauren demonstrated her abilities to produce large quantities of graphics in tight deadlines, create rapidly during our busiest seasons, and be versatile, designing everything from e-commerce marketing images to motion graphics. This versatility stems from her drive to be a better designer with every opportunity."
Kendal Sparks
Senior Graphic Designer
at Kaliber Global
"Bonus tidbit: Lauren knows good coffee, and if you’re lucky, she might just make you a cup of the best joe you ever had."
