TARA BERRY

Job Experience

Product Designer:  Hong Kong City Toys

March 2020 - Present

Responsible for Design and Innovative ideas for Private Walmart Brands. Design, Strategy, and Trending.

 

Sr. Producer: Creative Drive

October 2018 - November 2019

Jr Account manager, Scheduling Photo Shoots, Managing Budget, Creating POs, Tracking and pulling samples, Client and account communication reporting, Booking models and crew and managing usage releases.  Working between third party agencies and companies, internal teams and client to ensure on time and on budget.  Excel, Office 365, Track and View.

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Designer:  LA Darling

September 2016 - October 2018

Responsible for creative direction, marketing creative, renderings, website and virtual reality creative support.

 

Art Director : TPN Retail Solution

September 2015 - Present

Responsible for creative direction for one of the best brands Clorox.  Creating eye catching creative in-store and online at walmart.

 

Sr. Lead Production Designer : Catapult Marketing, Bentonville, AR

April 21, 2014 – September 2015

Responsible for production across all client materials in Bentonville.  Assist and fill in as Art Director on overflow work as needed.  Asset manager.  Coordinate with outside offices on production processes and needs.  Order any office supplies needed for our office and pay any invoices. Coordinate vendor meetings and activieties as needed.

 

Graphic Designer & Asset Manager : Ivie and Associates, Bentonville, AR

July 8, 2013 – April 18, 2014

Design and layout for Walmart TABs, Managed high and low res images for production. Worked with Walmart Art Directors and Ivie Art Directors to complete tasks on deadlines while maintaining consistency.

 

Sr. Graphic Designer : NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR

October 1, 2008 – July 8, 2013

Design all media and advertising needs. Inventory all production materials. Supervisory for intern & part-time Designers. Maintain branding. Brand Management. Re-Branding initiatives.

 

Graphic & Web Designer : Mullikin AgencySpringdale, AR

June 2008 – October 2008

Design and Program Websites.Develop and design various media. Collaborate with client on needs and produce artwork. Strategize advertising ideas. Inventory all production materials.

 

Designer/Web Developer : Alternative DesignSiloam Springs, AR

December 1, 2007 – March 22,2008

Design and Program Websites

All Printed and Signage Materials, Inventory Production Materials, Printing and Finishing Graphics. Develop demonstrational videos for web use. Strategize and develop advertising campaigns.

 

Webmaster & Freelance Designer : Softub & Sunstar CoversValencia/ California

May 2005 – October 2008

Design and Program Web sitesDesign & Develop Graphics, Maintain website functions and expansions. Support any technical needs and training.

 

Freelance Designer :  McKesson

California (2007 – 2008)

 

Freelance Web Designer : XOJET –

California (2007)

 

Freelance Web Developer and Graphic Designer : Pine Hollow Longbows 

Arkansas (2000 – 2008)

 

Freelance Web Developer : The Nocking Point

Kansas (2000 – 2008)

Develop web site and or Design Graphics.

 

Sr. Graphic Designer / Web Developer : IMPACT Incorporated, Parsons, Kansas

May 2000 – November 2007

Design and Program Web sites, Design and set up various media types, Inventory in-house production materials, Review for upgrading programs and equipment, Consult and train clients on web site functions. Collaborate with server on support and equipment. Merchandising Assistant, JCPenney, Joplin, Missouri September 1996 - May 2000Regulate floor model and clothing rotation, In charge of markdowns and sales displays.Delegate responsibilities to other associates.

 

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree, December 2000

Major: Graphic Communications Missouri Southern State University

 

Computer Skills

Macintosh and IBM Platforms

Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Affects

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Corel Draw

Quark Express

Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPointASP VBScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, PHP, XHTML 

CMS: Joomla, WordPress, MyCampus, Wix.

 

 

Promotions, Awards and Activities

District 4 Bronze Medallion Award National Council for Marketing & Public Relations for (2012)

District 4 Silver Medallion Award NCMPR for It's Big Campaign Announcement(2012)

District 4 Gold Medallion Award NCMPR for Social Media Campaign Logo Design Announcement(2012)

Third Place National for 4 color Newsletter from Arkansas Press Women (2012)

First Place District for 4 color Newsletter from Arkansas Press Women (2012)

2nd Place District for 4 color Newsletter from Arkansas Press Women (2012)

Kudos Cup Award, NWACC Honor for Outstanding Performance and Dedication. (2011)

Staff Council Media Officer 2010 - 2012

National Council of Marketing and Public Relations Member 2012

National Federation of Press Women Member 2012

Katy Days Activity Committee Member 2000 - 2007

Pittsburgh State University, Graphic Advisory Committee Board Member 2004 - 2009

Earned Customer Service All Stars Title 1999 - 2000

Promoted to Merchandising Assistant in April 1999

Won Merchandising Assistant Contest in Fall 1999

Won Top Sales, Biggest Sale of the Year 1998

Rockhurst University, Certificate of Completion for Web Design Compu Master, Web Design and Development

First Place Drawing Southern Showcase 1999

Member of AIGA 1998 - 1999

Published in the Winged Lion 1998 -1999

 

 

Other Abilities and Skills

Interact Well with Others

Utilize Time Efficiently

Work Close and Accurately