Tonya Howey

Eye-catching, trend-setting designs. Fortune 500 business experience.

4150 S. Cherokee St. Englewood, CO 80110
720.261.6894
th7f08d4@westpost.net
www.thowey.com
CREATIVE, DETAIL-FOCUSED GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER
Track record of creating inspiring, brand-enhancing designs for a variety of nee
dsoweb and print
Graphic/Web/Print Design n Project Mgmt n Marketing/Visual Branding n Promotiona
l Materials n Advertisements - Packaging n Corporate Identity n Marketing Collat
eral
~ Proficient in creating innovative, market-driven designs that convey a powerfu
l message (or storyline). Extremely passionate about graphic design. ~
Professional Highlights
Proficient in using a wide range of cutting-edge graphic/web design tools and te
chniques. Able to leverage corporate, sales, and marketing experience (with Fort
une 500 company) to enhance designs from a business perspective. Visionary team
player who is able to work with cross-functional teams involved in full life cyc
le of design projects. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Soli
d work ethic and a strong commitment to deadlines, client goals, and budgets. Se
rved elite clienteleoJohn Hopkins, NJ Transit, Sentara, Macyis, MasterCard, Citi
group, British Telecom, Meijer, Anheiser Busch, etc. Extremely motivated with so
lid dedication and a drive to exceed client goals.
Client Comments (Graphic Design)
I consult with a wide range of companies (small businesses to Fortune 500) on a
variety of business, marketing collateral, and professional copywriting projects
. Tonya designed marketing collateral for
our company, and I must say her design work goes beyond being just professionalo
it is outstanding! She has a natural talent for graphic design and I recommend h
er work without the slightest hesitation.i oNimish Thakkar, President, ResumeCor
ner.com
Education
Advanced Computer Graphic Design, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO, 201
0
Key Courses: Graphic Design (Photoshop, Web Design, Multimedia), CSS, Flash
AOS in Computer Graphic Design, Platt College, Aurora, CO, 1994
Computer Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), Web Design, M
ultimedia, Final Cut Pro, SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), DOS, CBS
, Maestro, Siebel, Voyager, MSQT, Windows
Graphic, Web, and Print Design Projects
> Served as primary graphic designer for creating new branding material and logo
for ResumeCorner.com. Worked directly with companyis president to understand br
and needs and create an audience-focused logo that is to be used in all marketin
g collateral. Work was recognized and appreciated.
> Created graphics, websites, flash banners, and print and promotional materials
.
> Utilized Photoshop and Dreamweaver to design website (Arapahoe Community Colle
ge) for a breakfast restaurant; imagery placement and branding for Paksman. Crea
ted energy drink logo and used 3D to put it on a can; positioned logo on a build
ing and replaced their logo to provide
preview.
> Developed Flash banners (Arapahoe Community College) for Susan G. Koman Race f
or the Cure; Art from Ashes; created flash page with active links.
> Worked on ads and two-color, three-fold brochures for Rock and Jock Tickets fo
r all their sports/theater events and concerts. Material was distributed to hund
reds of attendees.
> Created posters and designs (letters) for a 20th Reunion; material is expected
to be distributed to hundreds of individuals.
> Designed thowey.com, including a comprehensive portfolio showcasing design pro
jects.
> Responsible for designing Comtrex package layout and logo for LA Diner (Platt
College).
Professional Experience
FREELANCE GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGNER, Thowey.com 2009nPresent
FACILITATION ASSOCIATE, SERVICES, (2003n2009) Avaya, Highlands Ranch, CO 1998n20
09
CLIENT ADVOCATE MANAGER, SALES (2001n2003)
ACCOUNT SUPPORT REP., STRATEGIC CUSTOMER CENTER (2000n2001)
ACCOUNT SERVICE REP (1998n2000)
OFFICE ASSISTANT, Rock and Jock Tickets, Lakewood, CO 1992n1997