My name is Amanda Barber and I am a creative professional with over nine years of experience in marketing and design.
I am currently Graphics and Proposal Manager for Haselden Construction in Centennial, Colorado. My employment history and current role can be found in greater detail below.
In addition to working full-time with Haselden, I also provide freelance graphic design services for a variety of clients with unique projects that run the gamut from ground-up branding to marketing materials for existing businesses.
I have built my career on a foundation of skills and expertise outlined in my resume below. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have! You can easily reach me through the contact link located above.
Work
Experience
2014 - Present
Graphics and Proposal Manager
Haselden Construction
In my current role, I manage all marketing and brand assets for the company and its subsidiaries. My responsibilities include management of the creative team and associated workload, updating/maintaining brand standards, marketing and sales collateral, advertisements, guidance of website design, working with outside vendors (printing, videography, photography, website), designing anniversary logos, and ensuring consistent messaging and visuals across all channels.
I also manage proposal and interview efforts for project pursuits, including the development of winning strategies, preparation of proposals and presentations, quality review, mentoring the proposal/marketing team, and coaching interview teams. This includes a significant amount of time management, organization, research, collaboration, creative writing, layout design, and development.
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During my time with Haselden, I have filled a variety of roles including:
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(2019) Graphic Design Manager: Led the proposal/marketing team through day-to-day operations including client research, scheduling, project work plans, creative strategy meetings, directing major design themes, content writing, completing compliance reviews, coordinating edits, print production, and ensuring the team met all internal deadlines.
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(2015) Graphic Design Specialist: Worked with creative and sales teams to provide unique, custom aesthetic to all materials, aiding in strategic graphics and presentations of content for marketing materials, proposals, and interviews. Led execution of graphic design for a wide variety of materials using my creativity to execute strategic themes, facilitate graphics, and assist in editing and production of all content.
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(2014) Marketing/Business Development Intern: Assisted in design of marketing materials, proposals, and interview content. Created a variety of materials for the company such as brochures, trade show collateral, web content, event posters, corporate marketing plan, company newsletter, and wrote and designed weekly communications that were distributed company-wide.
2015 - Present
Owner & Creative Director
Barber Shop Graphics
I own and operate Barber Shop Graphics as a freelance designer. I work with clientele across multiple states including Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. I specialize in helping small business owners shape their identity from the ground up, establishing a steady foundation for their branding that will stand the test of time. I provide a variety of services including identity and branding, apparel graphics, business cards, brochures, signage, iconography, and marketing materials.
2013-2014
Graphic Designer
College Access Television (CATV)
This position was a work study program offered through the college I attended. I worked with the college affiliate television station, College Access Television (CATV). As Graphic Designer, I created slide shows of advertisements and current events announcements for the college campus. Following a few months of design work, I was recruited to also assist with television productions and class filming. This opportunity led to additional responsibilities such as adding broadcast graphics to a weekly sports news show.
Education
2011-2015
University of Purdue Fort Wayne
Bachelor of Fine Arts with
concentration in Graphic Design
Course work included general education, history, and studio courses in all areas of visual communication and design (ie; design fundamentals, graphic design I-V, illustration I-IV, fine art, typography, html/css, photography, video and intermedia I-II, craftmanship/assembly, etc.)
2018
General Assembly Denver
UX/UI Course
Workshop exploring the decision-making process that dictates how users interact with digital products. In this course I learned the basics of UX design, what it encompasses, fundamental tools and techniques, and resources to continue to build upon the foundations taught in this class.
