KATE CONNOLLY

KATE CONNOLLY KateConnollyStudio.com Design.KateConnollyStudio.com Be.net/KateConnollyStudio

(540) 460-5358 [email protected] 1800 R St NW / Apt 806 / Washington, D.C. 20009

GUMBINNER & DAVIES COMMUNICATIONS Senior Designer § Washington, D.C. § October 2009 – Present § D  esigns effective and award-winning visual print communications for candidates and causes § 7 years at one of the premiere political direct mail firms in the nation, working in a high-volume, fast turnaround campaign environment where close attention to detail is critical § Only permanent designer retained across six campaign cycles; over this time period, G&D was recognized as winning more Pollie Awards than any other Democratic mail firm § F  rom initial concept through final product, creates award-winning and recognized direct mail, postcards, pamphlets, logos, identities, advertisements, and other messaging § C  reated 600+ unique pieces for clients ranging from local elected office and state legislatures, to US Congressional and Gubernatorial races, through US Presidential campaigns § Responsible for all stages of pre-print and layout production § O  versees junior design team, implementing trainings and tutorials, providing creative direction and constructive critique, and assisting in managing workflow / traffic across team members KATE CONNOLLY STUDIO Freelance artist specializing in painting, photography, and design services § P  rofessional fine artist specializing in oil paintings, exhibited in Washington, D.C. and Houston, TX § S  emiprofessional photographer for various clients including weddings, engagements, travel, headshots, and portraiture § Professional graphic designer for several clients in corporate, academic, advocacy, and non-profit settings, including: George Washington University ª GW School of Nursing ª GW School of Public Health ª National Institute on Drug Abuse ª American Society of Anesthesiologists ª National Retail Federation ª American Staffing Association ª Women’s Information Network ª Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Select client/project highlights: Avance Center for the Advancement of Immigrant/Refugee Health: § Designed and implemented full identity package for the entire Avance Center and for the “Adelante” youth outreach program § Responsible  for annual conference materials (print and digital) including meeting agendas, PowerPoint presentations, branding, and promotional materials § Developed and executed a multi-platform media and promotional campaign for Adelante, including bus shelter ads, posters, and online materials Center for Social Well-Being and Development (CSWD): § Developed online and print promotional materials including an identity package for their “Water Up” campaign to promote drinking more water

CORCORAN COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN Continuing Education Typography & Digital Illustration Spring 2012 & Spring 2013 § Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude) Studio Art & Political Science June 2007 § Lexington, Virginia

EXPERT PROFICIENCY: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Print Production, Fine Arts, Canon DSLR, Branding & Logotype

RECIPIENT OF INDIVIDUAL HONORS INCLUDING: American Association of Political Consultants Pollie Award: § G  old – Best Use of Illustration § Silver  – Best Independent Expenditure Mailer

WORKABLE KNOWLEDGE: Web / CSS / HTML, Wordpress, Digital advertising

Campaigns and Elections Magazine Reed Award: § H  ardest Hitting Mail