Full name

Kim Kruzer Gonzalez

Title

Graphic Designer • Creative Director

Location

Cleveland, OH

Blurb

Accomplished at incorporating the desires of the client with creative, effective visual communication solutions.

Biography

I am a creative and versatile freelance graphic design professional with extensive experience developing visual solutions that clearly communicate ideas. I’ve designed marketing and communication materials from concept through completion for a wide range of brands across multiple industries and distribution channels.

I understand the importance of maintaining brand integrity when clients expand their product or service offerings—whether through product packaging and labels, collateral, or marketing materials.

I work effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments, partnering with cross-functional teams at all levels based on the scope and needs of each project.

I primarily work in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), with additional experience in After Effects and Premiere Pro. I also regularly create and refine PowerPoint and Google presentations and am comfortable working within a variety of project management platforms, including Basecamp, Asana, Wrike, Workfront, Teams, and Slack.

Specialties include:
Product Packaging & Labels • Collateral • POP • Publication Design • Logo Design • Branding

https://kruzercreative.com/

Experience

OWNER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER / CREATIVE CONSULTANT

Kruzer Creative, LLC

Lakewood, Ohio · September 2014

Creative development and design of: Product Packaging/Labels, Collateral, POP Displays and Signage, Trade Show Booth Graphics, Publication Design, Logo Design, Branding

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

PPG Architectural Coatings

Strongsville, Ohio · April 2013 – August 2014

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

AkzoNobel Decorative Coatings

Strongsville, Ohio · October 2008 – April 2013

GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES SUPERVISOR

The Flood Company

Hudson, OH · March 2001 – October 2008

ART PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

Avenues Publishing

Cleveland, Ohio · November 1998 – February 2001

DIGITAL GRAPHICS ASSEMBLER

American Greetings

Cleveland, Ohio · April 1998 – November 1998

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Best Printing

Honolulu, Hawaii · April 1997 – January 1998

Education

Summer Session Study Abroad

Royal College of Art

London, UK · June 1995 – July 1995

BFA in Graphic Design

Ohio University

Athens, OH · September 1991 – June 1996

Specialties

Packaging, Collateral, POP, Logo Design, Branding, Editorial / Publication Design

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (CC), Microsoft Office

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