Staci Taylor

Skills Offered

• - Marketing
• - Graphic Design
• - Social Media Marketing
• - Concept Development
• - Branding

Personal Introduction

I'm Staci Sklar Taylor, a freelance graphic designer in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I just finished my graphic design degree in May 2014, after going back to school to start a new career. I enjoy retro and vintage design, particularly the use of silhouettes, and simple, clean lines. My personal motto is that the simpler something is, the better. My software strengths lie with InDesign and Illustrator, and I'm always working to improve my PhotoShop comfort level and skills. Additionally, I love to edit, proofread and write; all skills that are valuable in marketing. When I'm not designing, I love reading, watching movies, and learning new skills. I'm currently learning to sew, for which I have Project Runway to thank. And I'm always working on my stand-up comedy skills, eventually hoping to work my way up to a lip-sync battle with Jimmy Fallon.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION

• AAS

• GRAPHIC DESIGN. Chattanooga State Community College

• August 2010–May 2014

• BS

• MANAGEMENT

• Georgia Institute of Technology

• June 1996–December 2001

• SKILLS

• InDesign

• Illustrator

• Photoshop

• HTML5/CSS

• MS Office

• Copywriting

• Copyrights & Trademarks

• Editing & Proofreading

Experience

 FREELANCE WORK October 2013–Present ■ Newsletter redesign for Maclellan Foundation ■ Social media fundraising campaign for Valentina Project ■ Proofreading/editing novel manuscript prior to publication PSI CHI (Chattanooga, TN) Managing Editor/Art Director February 2013–Present ■ Responsible for entire process of production of Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research, a peer-reviewed scholarly Journal, from submission of manuscripts to layout of complete issue ■ Oversee, manage and troubleshoot all aspects of Journal work flow on online submissions website ■ Work directly with Journal editor, associate editors, reviewers, authors and online submissions technical support ■ File copyright applications for all issues of the Journal    TROUTMAN SANDERS LLP (Atlanta, GA) Trademark Paralegal Consultant December 2008–February 2009 ■ Provided detailed, intensive training onsite for Trademark Docket Clerk position responsibilities ■ Provided remote external support for Trademark Docket Clerk position as needed Trademark Paralegal October 2006–March 2008 ■ Prepared and electronically filed trademark and copyright applications, amendments, affidavits, renewals, extension requests, statements of use, office actions and all related documentation with USPTO ■ Gained extensive knowledge of USPTO procedures and trademark/copyright prosecution process