claudia breding
(206) 999-2744 claudiabreding@yahoo.com
objective To use my skills as a customer-focused designer who can be creative under pressure and work in fast-paced, multi-tasking, detail-oriented environments. I am proficient in multiple design and layout products, experienced as a writer/editor and digital prepress technician with a thorough knowledge of print production processes.
experience 2007 to Present Contract/Freelance MRM Worldwide—Senior Production Artist Seattle Times—Graphic Production Artist Draft FCB— Production Artist
1997 to 2007 Senior Graphic Designer—The Regence Group Seattle, WA Designed, published and coordinated the production of internal and external marketing communications, advertising and public relations materials used to promote Regence corporate brand and identity. Designed and produced external and internal marketing communications, including newsletters, signage, presentation materials and collateral materials. Worked with clients to develop publications to effectively reach target audience. Coordinated production of printed materials with internal and external vendors.
1994-1997 Graphic Design/Prepress Supervisor—State of Oregon Salem, OR Created a department to provide graphic design and prepress support to state agencies. Designed and coordinated production of publications ranging from four-color marketing pieces to one-color employee newsletters. Trained and supervised design and prepress staff. Worked with printers and photographers to ensure appropriateness and quality of product. Developed prepress standards used to expedite the processing of and ensure the quality of electronic files received from customers in multiple file formats.
1993-1994 Publications Editor—State of Oregon Salem, OR Researched, wrote and produced materials used to educate and inform employees, the public and interest groups about the department’s policies, programs and projects. Served as a primary editor of section materials. Designed and produced newsletters, brochures, slide presentations and reports. Designed and coordinated the production of the Public Affairs Department employee newsletter. Assigned writing and design duties to appropriate staff, monitored their progress for quality and timeliness, and edited results. Developed communication strategies used to target specific audiences.
skills Software InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Acrobat Microsoft Word iMovie, iDVD, MPEG Streamclip Excel Platforms Mac OSX Windows
publications/awards Before and After Magazine, The Communicator