Author, Chronicle Books, present
Create nine sock animals, name them, write instructions to make them, and a brief lead-in to each character. Write introduction and conclusion to book. Work with illustrator and book production team to complete project within a tight deadline.

Freelance Graphic Designer, 2007-present
Work directly with clients to create and execute concepts for user interface work, business identities, invitations and event collateral, signage, websites, catalogs and direct marketing materials. Manage multiple projects, meet deadlines.

Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Diamond Organics, 2004-2008
Focused and emphasized brand identity. Led production of catalog (including copywriting and art directing of photographers and designers), promotional mailers, and website. Wrote press releases and weekly email newsletters. Worked with CEO to publish quarterly newsletters for shareholders.

Web Designer, Copywriter, Diamond Organics, 2002-2004
Synthesized company history and philosophy into a clear voice; applied to catalog and website. Made website more informative and user-friendly; site traffic doubled during this time. Oversaw transition from static website to dynamic, database-driven site. Created sales materials and business collateral. Helped produce catalog.

Director, Associated Students Productions, 2000-2001
Trained and supervised staff, evaluated staff performance and budget usage, facilitated office communication, maintained liaison relationships with other offices, and ensured that events were of high quality and met the needs of students.

Film Program Coordinator, Associated Students Productions, 1999-2000
Planned and promoted a yearlong series of films and events. Pioneered relationships with companies to provide films at a low cost, and with the community at large to increase awareness of program. Achieved high attendance and finished the season well within budget.

Columnist, The Every Other Weekly, 1999-2000
Authored an informative and whimsical bi-weekly column on food and health trends.


SKILLS
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Flash, Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.


EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration in New Media and Graphic Design, Minor in Spanish
Western Washington University Honors Program, Cum Laude

Samantha Fisher Seattle, Washington
831.252.8490 samazing@gmail.com


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