catherine s. smith
443.794.4033
csmith(at)cathybytes.com
csmith(at)cathybytes.com
OBJECTIVE
I am looking for work that will not only allow me to be creative but will also challenge me to take design to new levels. I am a very adaptable person who is open-minded to new ideas and concepts, and I am always looking for new ways to express myself through art and design.WORK EXPERIENCE
March 2008 - present
New York Observer, New York, NY
online designer
Lead designer for the Observer's website, in charge of designing online house ads, e-mail newsletters, and with the re-design of the site. I also have created print materials, including newspaper ads and sellsheets.
July 2005 - February 2008
Specialists Marketing Services, Inc., Weehawken, NJ
graphic designer
Employed as the in-house graphic designer for Specialists Marketing Services, Inc. since July 2005, creating various promotional items for clients such as Playboy, Victoria's Secret, Williams-Sonoma, BMG Music Service, Crate and Barrel, J. Crew, and many more.
I have also been working as a freelance graphic and web designer since April 2004. My clients have included:
◊ Scientech, Inc. (web banner ads redesign)
◊ Broad Run Consultants, Ltd. (website design)
◊ Euro RSCG 4D (promotional emails for Saab Cars USA)
◊ Dance Express (promotional poster design)
◊ University of Michigan (brochure design)
◊ Broad Run Consultants, Ltd. (website design)
◊ Euro RSCG 4D (promotional emails for Saab Cars USA)
◊ Dance Express (promotional poster design)
◊ University of Michigan (brochure design)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
◊ Nominated for 2009 Webby Awards in the Best Website: Newspaper category
◊ 2009 Webby Awards honoree in the Best Practices category
◊ Nominated for 2009 Eppy Awards in the Best Weekly Newspaper-Affiliated Web Site category
◊ 2009 Webby Awards honoree in the Best Practices category
◊ Nominated for 2009 Eppy Awards in the Best Weekly Newspaper-Affiliated Web Site category
EDUCATION
Sept 2001 - May 2004CCBC Catonsville, Catonsville MDAssociate's degree in Computer Graphics and Visual Communication specializing in Interactive Media. I graduated magna cum laude and my GPA was 3.72 overall, 4.00 in my major.