Hi. I'm Kim. Don't be afraid, I'm not a monster.

I am a Graphic Artist.

For over 10 years I have been passionate about finding just the right way to visually communicate an idea or product. Whether it's an ad, a brochure, a logo or a website. I pride myself on really listening to the wants and needs of my clients, so their personality and professional image shines through!

Originally from Texarkana, Texas, I hold my BFA from Stephen F. Austin State University where I graduated Summa Cum Laude and Top in the Class with a 4.0 GPA.

Please visit my portfolio pages to see some of my favorite pieces.

I promise to put my high energy, creativity and strong work ethic to work for you!

KIM LYLE
5881 Preston View Blvd. #165, Dallas, TX  75240, 972.365.2839(c)
kimraelyle@yahoo.com
www.krlcreative.com

A Graphic Artist with over eight years experience with an unbeatable work ethic, innate talent, passion for collaboration and ability to self-start. Possesses an expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office and Mac Operating System. Relocating to Chicago in June of 2008 seeking the right team with which to achieve common goals.

EMPLOYMENT:

2004-present - Freelance Graphic Designer

• Art Directing, Copy Writing and Designing original marketing material and websites for small businesses, theaters and production companies. Notably: New York Times ads and Off-Broadway signage for comedian Eddie Izzard’s 2008 National Tour.

2004-present - Administrative Director, Bootstraps Comedy Theater

• Managing a contractor staff of up to 25 actors, directors and designers.
  
• Maintaining financial records for this small non-profit organization
• Award-winning resident Properties and Scenic Designer

2003-present - Assistant Art Director, Dallas Children's Theater

• Re-branded the DCT young adult initiative, creating a relevant acronym and logo appealing to the youth of DFW. This re-branding resulted in increased performance attendance and increased membership in the DCT Youth Council.
• Initiated the change from one-color to four-color Student Matinee Performance Series brochure which resulted in the fastest Student Matinee sell-out in company history.
• Established and edit the DCT eNews email newsletter; growing the subscriber list from 700 to 4500 in 3 years
• Art Directing, Photographing and Designing artwork to represent season of eleven plays on posters, in programs and in print, television and web advertising
• Annually reinventing the design of the DCT Academy brochure in order to keep patrons and their children interested in attending classes at DCT
• Serving as Assistant Administrator for www.dct.org
  
• Designing invitations for various fundraising and donor appreciation events
  
• Creating signs and banners as needed
  
• Planning, decorating and executing events for donor & audience appreciation

2001-2002 - Marketing Intern, Dallas Children's Theater

• Assisting in creating marketing materials
• Assisting in compiling press releases for print and radio
• Assisting at promotional photo shoots
• Offered a full-time position upon completing internship and final semester

1997-1999 - Advertising Composition/Graphic Artist, Texarkana Gazette

• Creating brand identification and advertising campaigns for a variety of businesses and products
• Completing up to 60 high-quality ads per day
• Creating special edition supplemental tabloids for insert
• Troubleshooting with pre-press production
• Thriving in the fast-paced, high-stress newspaper game

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:
Adobe CS 3, QuarkXpress, Adobe PageMaker, Microsoft Office, AppleWorks, MAC and PC Operating System, quick study with software applications.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Stephen F. Austin State University
Summa Cum Laude Graduate with 4.0 GPA

SALARY REQUIREMENT
$47,000