lauren ashton lights DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY
hey there! MY NAME IS L AUREN .
225.588.4724 | laurenashtonlights@gmail.com | laurenashtonlights.com
Enthusiastic, multitalented graphic designer with extensive experience in multimedia, marketing and print design. Highly developed problem-solving abilities when performing in strict deadlinedriven environments. Experienced team player with exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
Education LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Class of 2020 BFA, Graphic Design Member of GDSA DUTCHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Principal’s Honor Roll Gifted & Talented Art Program
Technical Skills Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Lightroom, XD, Acrobat; Digital Photography; Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
References AMANDA MILLER | 225.954.0421 Baton Rouge Parents Magazine Managing Editor KASSIE WILLIAMS | 225.485.4984 Baton Rouge Parents Magazine Account Executive RACHEL HURT | 225.400.1747 Colleague Graphic Designer
Professional Experience BATON ROUGE PARENTS MAGAZINE Graphic Designer, December 2018 - Present ▪ Designing magazine spreads according to brand specifications ▪ Consulting with the editor about changes to layout, sales material, website content and other graphic needs ▪ Coordinating and completing photoshoots for specific features ▪ Maintaining website content with current and upcoming events ▪ Building new webpages using simple HTML and CSS techniques ▪ Designing ad campaigns and marketing materials for upcoming events ▪ Communicating with advertisers to create ads that best fit their needs THE QUEEN BEE Lead Graphic Designer, March 2018 - December 2018 ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment Designing all invitations, stationery and other creative needs Corresponding with customers and third-party vendors daily Overseeing print jobs and maintaining pristine print quality Creating social media and email blast content Maintaining an organized work space for maximum efficiency
VIRGO BOUTIQUE Sales Representative, June 2015 - March 2018 ▪ Styling, photographing, and posting flat-lays on social media ▪ Designing sales boards to display daily offers to customers ▪ Handling sales transactions and operating a POS (Purchase Order Specification) system ▪ Adjusting and entering inventory and pricing in the computer ▪ Preparing and packaging orders to be shipped out ▪ Ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent sales service LIVINGSTON PARISH SUMMER ART CAMP Camp Counselor, June 2007 - June 2015 ▪ Teaching new art techniques to primary school students during a seven-day period in the summer every year ▪ Providing one-on-one help for each student who may need assistance ▪ Teaching fun and energetic dance coordinations to students ▪ Supervising and organizing a presentation day for the students to demonstrate their new skills to their families and peers
SOLUTIONS JOURNAL branding redesign
SOLUTIONS JOURNAL billboard campaign
DISNEY GOING GREEN publication
The ABCs of
Flowers
ABCs OF FLOWERS BOOK publication
EBR BOOK publication
PINK & BLUE publication
PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN AT BATON ROUGE PARENTS MAGAZINE publication
FAMILY PORTRAIT SERIES ON BLACK AND WHITE FILM photography
WEDDING INVITATION printed stationery 106725/V.C - Size 9VEW Grey Card w/Gold Trim Order: B408209 File: CATS #1 (v 3) / OMS #1 Proof: 10/23/18 10:33 AM
ENV0181.C - WA Env, Size 9VEW Oyster White (Single) Order: B408209 File: CATS #2 (v 2) / OMS #2 Proof: 10/23/18 10:33 AM
Post Office Box 219 Morganza, Louisiana 70759
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Ray Graham request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter
Morgan Elizabeth Graham to
William Shawn Wilkes, ™™ Saturday, the thirtieth of March two thousand nineteen at half past six o'clock in the evening
Old Governor’s Mansion Baton Rouge, Louisiana
BRIDAL SHOWER INVITATION printed stationery
join us for a bridal shower honoring
CLAUDIA SAN JUAN saturday, the twentieth of october at one o’clock in the afternoon 25005 northcrest drive spring, texas 77389 hosted by *brenda crellin nan bowen michelle beauboeuf colleen julien selections bed bath & beyond crate & barrel *regrets 281.796.6604
COTTON CANDY CREATIONS coded website
Eating Healthy Made Easy
SALĂœD branding, app design, coded website
What kind of allergies do you have?
What kind of allergies do you have?
Shellfish Tree nuts Wheat
Shellfish
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Dairy
Wheat
Gluten
Peanuts
Soy
Dairy
Egg
Gluten Soy Egg
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thank you for your consideration !