Kelly Harkins Designs - Graphic Design in Scottsdale
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  • Logos
  • Print
    • Ads
    • Brochures
    • Magazine
    • Reports
    • Packaging
    • Postcards & Flyers
    • Tradeshow
  • Web
  • Presentations
  • Photography
    • Animals
    • Children
    • Head Shots
    • Family
    • Real Estate
    • Weddings
  • Photo Retouching
  • Video
  • About
    • Services
  • Contact

About

Graphic design, art direction, and photography, for both print and web, Kelly has created multi-disciplinary work for over 22 years. Known for an elegant approach to design, she has developed a reputation for delivering smart, clean visual solutions while providing a personal and reliable service that clients can count on. Kelly is a fast, efficient worker and is a great listener with the ability to hear the client’s needs and turn their words into works-of-art that they are 100% in love with. She is easy to work with and has a high level of professionalism with a great attitude that is contagious.

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In my professional career, I have had the honor to work as an in-house designer on the client-side and, in an advertising agency working with multiple clients. I have worked on a team with many creative minds and as a one-woman department. I have been the boss and have been the employee. I have worked on-site and from home. I have created designs for an extremely wide variety of products such as pet supplies, high-end spa products, high-tech data center blade servers, construction services, off-road vehicles, cover-to-cover magazine design (gardening; entertainment; financial/entrepreneur), and so much more. All of these experiences have contributed to developing my well-rounded and adaptable skill set as a creative guru and leader. From conceptualizing creative needs, designing the work, art directing photoshoots, making critical decisions, problem-solving, managing a team, and meeting deadlines, all while staying within a budget.
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During the past several years, I have learned many things and know that it takes a person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be a team player in a productive setting. By hiring me, you will get these skills, as well as someone who is highly motivated, flexible, creative, independent, and not afraid to find innovative ways to complete a job. A position within your company represents an opportunity for me to expand my creative talents, drive, and energy in a new and exciting environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Art Minor,
Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire

Qualifications

  • Mac and PC: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Hubspot
  • Skills including graphic design, layout, artwork creation, photography, writing, and website
  • An excellent combination of education and experience

Professional Experience

Kelly Harkins Designs, LLC, 1997 - Present
Freelance Art Director / Graphic Designer

  • TOMCAR, Phoenix, AZ : 2/2019 - present : responsible for all creative assets for the TOMCAR brand. As the lead creative, I was tasked with designing all visual concepts; rebuilding and launching the new tomcar.com website for better load speed for video banners and responsiveness, all print collateral, and contributed to the creative development of this thriving off-road brand. Demonstrated my conceptual thinking and excellent communication skills while being passionate about creating original, meaningful, and effective design. Provided IT support and initiated Hubspot CRM integration. Reported directly to the CEO.
  • TMS Solutions, Grand Junction, CO : 1/2018 - present : rebrand logo design, print collateral creation, signage, social media campaigns, company forms, apparel, etc.
  • ER Tactical.com, Phoenix, AZ : 1/14 - present : complete branding creation, website build out, maintain site, provide IT support, integrated site with Hubspot CRM.  ertactical.com
  • McCabe & Company, San Diego, CA : complete rebrand, logo creation, and website design and build out mccabeandcompany.net
  • Hoppy Beer Gear, San Diego, CA : complete branding for start-up, logo creation, website design and build out hoppybeergear.com
  • Bruski Burgers and Brew, San Diego, CA : relaunch responsive website bruskiburgersandbrew.com
  • SJ Creations, Encinitas, CA : packaging designs for soaps, lotions, shampoo/conditioner, face wipes
  • Red Herring Inc., San Diego, CA : Sole Designer for ‘13, ‘14, ‘15, ‘18 Special Edition magazines
  • Xplore Offshore, San Diego, CA : create innovative advertisements for newspaper and magazines
  • LAX Magazine, Los Angeles, CA, 11/08 - 11/11 : Art Direct and design bimonthly publication, 68 pages. Design and maintain lax-magazine.com site
  • Garden Compass Magazine, San Diego, CA, 3/07 - 3/09 : Sole Designer for bimonthly publication, 84 pages

Advanced Genomic Solutions (AGS) LTD., Scottsdale, AZ, November 2016 - Present
Art Director
Art Direct, designed and wrote all content for www.ags-health.com and worked with a marketing/programming team to rebuild and launch database on Hubspot platform. Audited Health & Wellness Genetic Report database and rewrote all content to be easier-to-understand. Designed new Genetic Report with unique art and worked with scientist in Hong Kong lab to integrate new design with software algorithm. Designed and launched 3 additional genetic tests globally. ags-health.com

Erickson-Hall Construction Co., Escondido, CA, February 2010 - April 2013
Art Director
Independently create an Erickson-Hall look and maintain it throughout all new corporate collateral. Design, write and maintain ericksonhall.com website.
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Verari Systems, San Diego, CA,January 2006 - December 2009
Corporate Branding & Media/Senior Graphic Designer
Independently create a Verari Systems look and maintain it throughout all new corporate collateral.

Magnifi Group, San Diego, CA, July 2004 - October 2004
Senior Graphic Designer/Account Executive

To maintain relations with clients and act as the liaison between the client and our team. Head of creative on branding campaign for Giuseppe Restaurants and Fine catering. Designed all pieces of collateral: business cards, table tents, post card and web site (www.giuseppecatering.com).

PETCO, Inc., San Diego, CA, February 2002 - February 2004
Senior Graphic Designer/Junior Art Director
To conceptualize, design, illustrate, produce the creation of: monthly circular, logos, direct mail, flyers, banners, newspaper ads, store signing and graphics, corporate annual reports, newsletters, brochures, company communiques and special projects) and art direct photo shoots.

Direct Partners, Marina Del Rey, CA, 1999 - 2001
Graphic Designer
Design high-end direct mail packages and self-mailer’s for various clients such as: EarthLink and DirecTv.

David Wilson & Associates, Needham, MA, 1999
Graphic Designer/Production Artist
Created recruitment advertisements, updated existing ads, development of original artwork, production coordination and other related assignments for publication in newspapers all across the United States.

TMP Worldwide, Waltham, MA, 1998 - 1999
Production Artist / Back-up Photographer
Revised recruitment advertisements for publication in newspapers, logo enhancement, typesetting, scanning and troubleshooting. Conducted photo shoots.

O’Connor School Portraits by Life Touch, Tewksbury, MA, 1997 - 1998
Sports Photographer / Group Photographer
Photographed high school sports teams in action for placement in local newspapers and yearbooks. Photographed children for classroom portraits, graduating senior class photos, clubs, sports, and more.

Volunteer

  • Lead Art Corps teacher for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes, 3 years
  • Director of Marketing, Black Mountain Elementary PTO - annual Evening for the Arts - Gala fundraiser. Print, web, social media campaign to raise awareness of the importance of the arts at an elementary school level. Raise $55k for school to date - 9/2017 - 1/2020.

Activities

Running, yoga, photography, art, traveling, and family
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