TRACY DAVIES, an expert graphic designer your outsourcing partner cost effective solutions

Resume

Hard working person moving up the ladder.

In 1997, while working as an artist for a small silkscreening company, Tracy discovered her passion and decided to explore a career in design.

With great determination and hard work, she has worked her way up from desktop publisher to a highly skilled and experienced graphic designer. Tracy’s drive and determination is reflected in the quality of her work and her commitment to her clients.

Personal qualities

Creative
Self-motivated
Punctual
Multitasking

Professional Timeline

Working hard and making the success

  • October 2013 - Current

    A-dept Graphic Design
    Freelance Graphic Designer
    • Meeting clients to discuss the business objectives and requirements;
    • Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
    • Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design;
    • Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;
    • Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;
    • Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
    • Commissioning illustrators, photographers and copywriters;
    • Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web designers and marketing specialists.

  • April 2008 - September 2013

    Online Advertising, Durban
    Mid/Senior Graphic Designer
    • On Line Advertising is a below-the-line agency with clients such as Bob Martin, Nampak, Tiger Brands, FNB and Reckitt Benckiser;
    • Duties included interpreting briefs, research, concept development and taking the design through to completion;
    • Repro preparation of final artwork before handing over to the Finished Artist, therefore, some understanding of print specifications;
    • Tracy has won numerous pitches while working at Online Advertising;

  • July 2004 - March 2008

    The Flagship Communications
    Junior/Mid Graphic Designer
    • Brochure layout and design, packaging design, print adverts;
    • Part of a team working on campaigns and responsible for taking initial designs through to various POS elements.

  • December 2000 - June 2004

    Creative Solutions
    Desktop Publisher
    • Design and layout of brochures, publications and adverts;

  • March 1997 - November 2000

    Ceramic Specials
    Artist
    • Create artwork for silk-screening onto promotional items and curio mugs/glassware;