I am an artist...

I create with every fiber of my being. I strive to create beauty in everything I do. I design, I paint, I breathe, I am.

I am as competent with this heap of circut boards as I am with a paintbrush.

...and I need a job...

I haven't found myself "needing" a job in years. I tend to stay where I am. I generally enjoy the people I work with and the work I do. Of course getting laid off changes things... especially when I expected to be there at least another 10 years. But such is life -- and the nature of the current economy.

...and you need me.

You can't find anyone I've ever worked with or for who will say anything bad about me. In general people will tell you that I am a joy to work with. I am very easy going yet detail-oriented. I am a master at my craft and a genuinely nice person. I have nearly 14 years experience in all aspects of print production.

• Newspaper Editorial Design
• Newspaper Advertising
• Magazine Editorial Design
• Magazine Advertising
• Billboards
• Vehicle Wraps
• Cut Vinyl Lettering
• POP signage
• Backlit Posters
• Banners
• Building Wraps
• Posters
• Collateral Materials
• Flyers
• T-shirts
• Post Cards
• Business Cards
• Promotional Products
• Menues
• Menu Boards
• Drive-Thru Menus
• Boxes and Packaging
• Centerpiece Displays
• Trade Show Displays
• Note Cards

... really, you do.

I have a mastery of all the necessary programs and a knack for picking up programs easily. I am an expert level user in the following programs, among others:

• Adobe CS4 Suite
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Dreamweaver
  • Advanced Acrobat
• QuarkXPress
• Multi-Ad Creator
• Microsoft Office
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Powerpoint
• Fiery RipServer
• Command Workstation
• Extensis Suitcase
• Fontbook
• Onyx

Cruzin’ South Magazine

Olive Branch, Mississippi
December 2007-Present
Art Director (Freelance)

I am responsible for the entire look and feel of the magazine. I have complete creative control over the editorial content of the magazine. I also design most of the ads. I work closely with R.R. Donnelly, our printer, in the pre-production phase. It takes me roughly two weekends to design the 64-page issues beginning to end from an e-mailed collection of stories and photos.

Lamination Service, Inc

Memphis, Tennessee
May 2006-December 2009
Art and Marketing Director

I was responsible for all facets of marketing, branding and advertising for LSI as well as managing the workflow of two artists as we produce art for a myriad of applications. I designed graphics for everything from promotional products and ID cards to bound books and vehicle wraps. I also obtain vendor quotes for off-site printing and prepare and send art to various types of vendors. I can also operate a Colorspan 72UVR printer, Nagel paper drill, Polar Guilliotine cutter, punch press and coil bind machine.

Dragonfly Design

Memphis, Tennessee
July 2005-May 2006
Owner/Artist

In the words of Jim Henson, "I decided that what I really wanted to do was go off and paint." And that is just what I did. I left my job at The Commercial Appeal to start my own mural painting business. It was quite successful, but unfortunately it did not provide health insurance. I worked with many residential and commercial clients including Guinness, USA and Silky O'Sullivan's.

The Commercial Appeal

Memphis, Tennessee
November 2000-July 2005
Design Associate

I was responsible for producing newspaper ads, inserts and magazine ads for a variety of clients including Sonic, Little Ceasar’s, Dinstuhl’s Candies and Mednikow Jewelers. While at The Commercial Appeal I also designed the New Homes Today section of the newspaper.

The Herald of Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas
August 1996-August 2000
Editor-in-Chief

During my tenure at The Herald I served in many different positions including editor-in-chief, online editor, managing editor, news editor and photo editor. The year I was editor-in-chief we made it to the finals of the Associated Collegiate Press’ Pacemaker Award competition. I was instrumental in the conversion of the paper from paste-up to full digital pagination. I also developed a staff manual.

Johnson Country USA Theme Parks, Inc

August 1996-August 2000
Design Director

At Johnson Country USA I designed children’s coloring books, promotional materials, calendars, business cards, stationary and just about anything you can think of. I even wrote TV commercials and designed sets for a television show.

Arkansas State University

August 1996-August 2000
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Emphasis in Photojournalism
Honors Program Participant

Nassau Community College

September 1995-June 1996
Commercial Art Major
Honors Program Participant

Katharine Gibbs School

October 1994-January 1995
Certificate in Office Management
Gold Key Program Participant

Bronx High School of Science

September 1990-June 1994
Regents Endorsed Diploma
Honors Program Participant

I have a mastery of all the necessary programs and a knack for picking up programs easily. I am an expert level user in the following programs, among others:

• Adobe CS4 Suite
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Dreamweaver
  • Advanced Acrobat
• QuarkXPress
• Multi-Ad Creator
• Microsoft Office
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Powerpoint
• Fiery RipServer
• Command Workstation
• Extensis Suitcase
• Fontbook
• Onyx

Nancy McGee
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 379-9004
nancy@nancymcgee.net