1. Amy M. McGilvray
2645 Timmins St.SW Wyoming, MI 49519 | (616)710-2975 | ammcgilvray@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-mcgilvray-956a14114
Objective
· Creative, outgoing, goal orientated Graphic Design professional seeks a challenging design
position where I can utilize my education in Visual Communications, working knowledge of
the latest design software and creative eye to assist on the direction and implementation of
design projects.
Education
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE | MARCH 2010 | ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, WYOMING, MI
· Visual Communications
· Graduated Highest Honors
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA| JUNE 1994 | CRESTONHIGH SCHOOL, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
· General Studies
Skills & Abilities
· Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 • Aftereffects • Premier Pro • Dreamweaver • Illustrator • Adobe
CS4 In Design • Autodesk 3DS-Max • Microsoft Office
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Dedication to completing tasks in a timely and accurate manner
· Ability to work in teams consisting of multiple generations
· Imaginative, resourceful, strong ability to think on my feet
· Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and
esthetic design concepts
· Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of
type
· Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites
· Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer
· Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor
· Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products
· Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer
· Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors
and making necessary changes
· Research new software or design concepts
· Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed

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· Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services
· Use computer software to generate new images
· Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing
· Design graphic material for use as ornamentation, illustration, or advertising on manufactured
materials and packaging or containers
· Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or computer-aided design
equipment
· Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval, and discuss
need for modification