Liz Labunski

A.A.S. in Advertising Design, 1987 Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, NY.

24 years experience in all phases of conception, design and pre-press production in all areas of marketing and design, including retail visual merchandising graphics for a major private retailer.

Technical skills include proficiency in PhotoShop CS5, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5. Strong ability to troubleshoot MAC OS and all related software and peripherals. Detail and deadline oriented.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Belk, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Contract Art Director/Graphic Designer. Lead designer in Belk's Visual Merchandising Dept. Responsible for design and creation of all seasonal in-store graphics programs, including signage, floor graphics, department logos, graphics for seasonal & department fixtures and brand application consistency. Consult and assist Department Directors and coordinators on look and feel of departmental and seasonal strategy graphic development. Manage all in-house large-format printing and all in-office graphics. IT and troubleshooting of MAC OS computers, software and peripherals.

Green Lizard Design - Charlotte, NC
Owner/Creative Director. Freelance design and production. All aspects of creative and design in a wide variety of marketing mediums including: creation of national retail and trade ads, brochures, magazine layout & design, catalog layout & design, posters, billboards, web sites, web banners, signage, direct mail and logo/branding programs for large and small companies.

Lippi & Company Advertising - Charlotte, NC.
Senior Art Director. All phases of design, production, and pre-press on a variety of projects including creation of national retail and trade ads, brochures, logo and identity development, community signage, billboards, direct mail, and web concepts. Extensive experience in catalog layout & production, including art directing photo shoots and selecting talent. Ability to concept and create projects from start to finish. Heavy client and vendor contact.

The Design House - Charlotte, NC.
Owner/Art Director. All aspects of running freelance graphic design company including creating and producing four-color magazines, including Fine Homes of Charlotte and Charlotte UrbanHome. Responsible for marketing, art direction, client contact, design, pre-press and distribution.

Homes & Land Publishing - Charlotte, NC.
Graphic Designer. All phases of desktop publishing including design, page layout, production and pre-flight for an award-winning Charlotte real estate magazine.

Poppe Tyson Advertising/PR - Morris Plains, NJ.
Staff Mechanical Artist. Responsible for all phases of production of mechanical art for ads, brochures, collateral, marketing and public relations materials. Close working relationship with art directors, writers and production staff.

The Cherenson Group - Livingston, NJ.
Staff Layout and Mechanical Artist. Advertising Agency. Ad design, layout, type spec and mechanicals for display, classified and real estate ads.