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Resume/Portfolio

Hi!

I’m Joey Johnson

Freelance Graphic Designer

ABOUT ME

20+ years of experience

I’m a seasoned graphic designer adept in maintaining established visual brands as well as building new ones. My duties routinely involve conceptualization, research, image and text formatting, troubleshooting for accessibility, and revising and optimizing designs for print and digital distribution. 

DESIGN skills

I’m good at designing:

Publications

Reports, brochures, programs, workbooks, templates, magazines and tool kits. 

eLearning Graphics

Captivate-ready PSD files and storyboards, slide presentations, companion workbooks and worksheets.

Visual Branding

Color and font analysis, visual brand audits, style guide design.

Infographics

Image research, vector illustrations, idea analysis.

Identity Graphics

Logos, business card, letterhead, envelope.

Social Media Graphics

Month to month post  scheduling and content planning support. 

Large Format Graphics

Posters, banners, signage, backdrops.

Digital Assets

Email marketing, website graphic optimization.

MY experience

Roles I’ve performed:

SEPTEMBER 2015 – PRESENT

E-Learning Specialist/Graphic Designer(Contractor: Avant Solutions)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Public Health Associate Program – CDCNational Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention – CDCSmall Business Innovation Research – CDC

• Design graphic interfaces for online public health courses and training.

• Create collateral for annual training events and public health initiatives.

• Provide on-demand graphics support.

APRIL 1998 -PRESENT

Graphic Designer/Owner

Bulb Graphics, LLC

• Provide on-demand graphics support to over 70 clients including government entities, academic institutions, Fortune 100 companies and small businesses.• Establish visual brand elements for various clients. 

• Research unique ways to present content within the scope of each client’s visual brands.

JUNE 1997 – OCTOBER 2006

Graphics Specialist (Contractor: TRW, Electronic Data Systems, Northrup Grumman)

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities – CDCNational Centers for Environmental Health – CDC

Agency for Toxic Substances andDisease Registry – CDCOffice of the Director – CDC

• Provided center- and agency-wide, on-demand graphics support.

• Selected out of 10 of the agency’s best designers to create The State of CDC Annual Report (publication disseminated to over 15,000 CDC employees and multiple stakeholders).

portfolio​​​​​

What I’ve designed:

community forum flyerC.D.C. S.B.I.R. Topic Development Training WorkbookMind Katalyst infographicGirls Inc. breakfast flyerRelearn Interactive logoParks and Recreation annual reportwe are dekalb magazineconference logoviolence against  women is a global issue flyerWe Are DeKalb magazineW.I.C. program bookletSpelman College infographicNational Adoption Month flyerAvant Solutions logoBoots on the Ground Epidemiology courseState of C.D.C. Annual Reportimpact report infographicWednesday's Child bannerTraining event agenda at a glance

MY EDUCATION

My academic experience:

OCT 2008 – DEC 2010

Film and Video

Georgia State University

Studied film-making with a focus on production design, lighting, and concept development. Core training in Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.

MAY 1996 – MAY 1998

Associate in Arts, Visual Communications

Art Institute of Atlanta

Studied concepts in graphic design, fine art, and photography. Gained core skills in industry-standard software.

SOFTWARE skills

I’m proficient with:

INDESIGN

ADOBE ACROBAT

ILLUSTRATOR

CAMTASIA

PHOTOSHOP

PREMIERE PRO

POWERPOINT

WORD

RECOGNITION

My work has been awarded the:

CDC CommunicationsAward

Georgia Tourism Award

Her Story AwardDeKalb County

Apex AwardDeKalb County Chamber of Commerce

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People have said:

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 It was a pleasure as usual working with Joey. She was quick, uniquely creative, responsive and accommodating. We’ve received great compliments on the design.  

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Tiffany Fell

CDC

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Joey couldn’t have been more professional and courteous. Best of all, the timeline was exceeded.  I would recommend her without hesitation. 

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Lahoma Leonard

TriCap Financial Services

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We have used Joey on a number of important, high profile projects and each time she has gone above and beyond to provide us with excellent service and quality, graphics. 

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Princella White

DeKalb County

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Roswieta Glass
Roswieta Glass
December 4, 2022.
Bulb Graphics is at the top of their game! After years of experience with the highest quality of service we applaud the never ending excellence of Bulb Graphics. This company has the ability to manifest thoughts in brillant ways, far above the ask. Everytime, we are amazed at the outcome of our projects, they are clean and always professionally trendy! Bulb Graphics, LLC is for sure, the best in the business! Rose M. Glass Business Woman
Audrey Galex
Audrey Galex
December 2, 2022.
Joey Johnson’s warmth and creativity shine through in every project she touches. She brings a sensibility of wonder and joy to all of her endeavors, from her eye-catching craft projects for kids to her up-cycled and recycled fabric projects. She is flexible and professional and a joy to work with. I look forward to seeing how she will next put her talents to use in the future!
Christina Evans
Christina Evans
November 30, 2022.
Joey at Bulb Graphics is a pleasure to work with! Her graphics are beautiful, her turnaround time is stellar, and her products are high quality. It is amazing how she brings our ideas to life through her graphics. We are very pleased with her work and she is our graphic designer of choice for the foreseeable future! I highly recommend! You will not be disappointed.
Adrienne Montgomery
Adrienne Montgomery
November 30, 2022.
Joey is so resourceful and creative. She listened to my ideas and created an impressive logo for my business. She's thoughtful and professional. Timely and innovative and such a pleasure to work with.
Foodlove with Anna
Foodlove with Anna
November 30, 2022.
I needed a design for my catering business logo and all I can say is wow! The design is more beautiful than I could ever imagine. The finished product was completed in less time than I anticipated and the price was more than reasonable for the work. The logo they created capture the essence of my brand perfectly. I will definitely use them again and I’d recommend their services to anyone needing designs.
Monica McGhie
Monica McGhie
November 29, 2022.
I found Joey online and have been working with her for over a year. She is creative, fast, and reliable. Her files are clean and technical, and she fully understands the needs of her customers. She takes feedback well and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I can't recommend her more highly.
Coleen Stanley
Coleen Stanley
November 29, 2022.
I met Joey in 2015 on a project for a government client. She was honestly the best graphic designer that I had ever worked with - extremely creative, professional, and manages to deliver before deadlines every time. Since then, I have commissioned her for every project that I have been in need of graphic design services - branding, logos, eBooks, etc. She always nails my vision and I am so grateful to have crossed paths with such a talented and creative mind!
M. Mitchell
M. Mitchell
November 29, 2022.
I have had the pleasure of doing business with this company for a couple of years. They are Talented, Professional & Efficient. Highly recommended.
Google rating score: 5 of 5,
based on 8 reviews

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