Lisa Beachler is a versatile graphic designer with 15 years of experience in marketing and advertising. With a solid foundation in fine art, she also has a background in UI and game graphics. She has a proven track record of working effectively with clients across the country and meeting tight deadlines while producing high quality work.

Freelance Designer/Owner - Lisa Beachler Graphics, Ltd.

2014-present

Graphic design for a wide range of digital and print media. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat Pro, as well as HTML, CSS, Word, PowerPoint, and other programs. Experience with pre-press and multimedia production, including motion graphics in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Flash.

Senior Graphic Designer/Corporate Communications - Karmak, Inc.

1999-2014

Created marketing and communication materials from concept to completion for multi-national software company. Designed ads, email and direct mail campaigns, brochures, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, websites, tradeshow displays, press releases, motion graphics, social media graphics, packaging, logos, and user interface graphics. Created and maintained corporate brand standards, managed digital assets, and coordinated multiple projects with printers, photographers, editors, and consultants. Designed for a variety of print technologies including standard and large-format printing processes. Recognized as one of the "Top 5%" most valuable employees by upper management.

Technical Writer - Karmak, Inc.

1998-1999

Produced user manuals and HTML help files for business system software, including graphics and packaging design. Developed corporate standards for online help and trained team on production procedures.

Art Director/Owner - L.A. Beachler, Inc.

1994-1998

Developed children’s educational and entertainment software programs on a contract basis. Handled art direction, animation, interface design, and project planning. Coordinated production with programmers, artists, sound technicians, and producers. Managed production schedules and promotional materials. Worked effectively with teams in remote locations, including hiring and supervising sub-contract artists.

Project Art Director/Graphic Designer - Davidson and Associates, Inc.

1991-1994

Produced graphics and animation for educational software products, including character design, interface design, and graphics for packaging and printed materials. Hired, trained, and supervised in-house and freelance designers. Handled project management and contract negotiation.

B.A. Degree in Art - California State University, Chico

Graduated Cum Laude with emphasis in drawing.

Graphic Design Workshop - So. Calif. Regional Occupational Center

Certificate of Proficiency - 40-week accredited course in graphic design and pre-press production.