E-Learning Specialist at National Center for Employee Development, USPS
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
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- Media Graphic Design Specialist at National Center for Employee Development, USPS
- Freelance Designer at Actias Luna Design
- Graphic Artist at Hobby Lobby Creative
- Publications Design Specialist at University of Oklahoma Outreach Marketing
- Graphic artist/production at Scotsman Publishing
- Graphic Designer/Ad Production at Verizon Information Systems
- Senior Graphic Designer/Production Editor at CMI Corporation (Terex Roadbuilding)
- Senior Graphic Artist at Oklahoma City University
- Education
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- University of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City University
- School of Visual Concepts
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Kathleen Harper’s Summary
Kathleen is an e-Learning specialist from a background as a graphic designer with years of print and web experience. She is currently developing interactive e-learning content using Flash, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and web-based learning content management systems.
An award-winning designer, Kathleen has brought print and online projects from initial concept through delivery and deployment. Her idea of the ideal job is a collaborative environment where she can work on project that are inspirational, informative, and educational, in a forward-thinking, ethical, and thoughtful culture with plenty of room for creative exploration. That's where she performs best, with her 15+ years of design experience and arts interests.
An added bonus for those who might be thinking about contacting Kathleen: She has a second love, writing, and has been able to apply her talents in various ways, editing, copywriting, and fiction writing, throughout her design career.
Kathleen Harper’s Specialties:
Interactive design for the web and electronic documents; Section 508 (ADA) compliance; instructional design and development; Publication design and print project management; Consulting/Contracting; Branding and identity; Art direction.
Kathleen Harper’s Experience
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Media Graphic Design Specialist
National Center for Employee Development, USPS
(E-Learning industry)
August 2007 — July 2008 (1 year )
Interactive media design using Flash, Photoshop, Captivate, Adobe Acrobat and Outstart Evolution LCMS to produce web-based e-learning for nationwide employee training. Copywriting and editing for compliance with the ADA's Section 508 (accessibility) for all e-learning projects produced. Collaboration with e-learning team members to create quality, engaging and accessible projects.
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Freelance Designer
Actias Luna Design
(Graphic Design industry)
1999 — 2008 (9 years )
Publications design, logo and packaging design for clients in all industries, including Health Care, Transportation, and the arts. Recently, design of patterns for Hobby Lobby Creative.
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Graphic Artist
Hobby Lobby Creative
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Design industry)
July 2007 — August 2007 (2 months)
Design and production of graphics for the Creative department, including creating patterns for various products produced and sold by Hobby Lobby, using existing artwork as well as creating new illustrations and designs for these products.
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Publications Design Specialist
University of Oklahoma Outreach Marketing
(Educational Institution; Graphic Design industry)
January 2007 — June 2007 (6 months)
Design and production of print publications & environmental graphics, logos, collateral, for over 40 departments served by University Outreach Marketing.
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Graphic artist/production
Scotsman Publishing
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)
February 2005 — May 2006 (1 year 4 months)
Production of monthly magazine, ad-driven, mortgage broker audience. Magazine redesign, troubleshooting ads and dealing with advertising clients. Meeting deadlines and attention to detail was paramount.
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Graphic Designer/Ad Production
Verizon Information Systems
(Public Company; Graphic Design industry)
2004 — 2005 (1 year )
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Senior Graphic Designer/Production Editor
CMI Corporation (Terex Roadbuilding)
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Machinery industry)
October 1993 — July 2001 (7 years 10 months)
Production editor for CMI News, in-house ad production, project management of Annual Report from first concept to delivery. Trained other artists, also produced trade show graphics and designed and produced large scale display graphics for this company. After their purchase by Terex, Kathleen was a freelance outsource for the CMI Terex News and trade show graphics in her business, Luna & Solara Design.
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Senior Graphic Artist
Oklahoma City University
(Graphic Design industry)
1984 — 1993 (9 years )
Kathleen Harper’s Education
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University of Oklahoma
2001 — 2002
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Oklahoma City University
Fine Arts, German 1989 — 1993
I was a student part-time while working as senior graphic designer for the university.
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Sigma Iota (for my German studies)
President's honor roll
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School of Visual Concepts
Continuing Ed. , Graphic Design, Letterpress printing , 2006
Additional Information
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Kathleen Harper’s Interests:
museum/exhibit design, informational graphics, environmental graphics, hiking, swimming, playing jazz piano, illustration, letterpress printing
Kathleen Harper’s Groups:
Phi Sigma Iota
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Metacognition: "Learning to Learn"
Kathleen Harper’s Honors:
2007 OCPRA awards for university publications (print advertising, class schedule and curriculum catalog)
CASE design awards for university publications design
Advertising and Marketing awards for university publications design
Industry award for CMI Corporation Annual Report
Kathleen Harper’s Contact Settings
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