American Polish Lowland Sheepdog Club's "Herder" for 8 years.

National Shoot-to Retrieve Association's

Magazine for 4 years

Siberian Husky Club of America's

Newsletter for over 20 years 

Copyright Olivia Harvey

Olivia Harvey

  • Breeder/Exhibitor                                                        40+ Years
  • AKC Judge                                                                    20  Years
  • Specialized Dog Breed Club Graphic Designer      20 Years​

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It seems like I have always been the editor of a newsletter, starting with a "Neighbor Newsletter," when I was 12. I advertised my babysitting services and included articles of interest to the neighborhood. 


SKILLS

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Office Products.   

I will create your club’s magazine in a way that it is memorable and visually appealing.  I will then format it into a high-resolution PDF file that meets your printer’s specifications for print. I will upload the final approved proof to the printer. Additionally, I can send the club a reduced file version of the magazine for uploading to the club’s website.

 
Microsoft Office Products

I am proficient with Microsoft products and subscribe to the latest version. I have the ability to open files of many different formats


​Adobe Creative Cloud


I am also proficient with Adobe InDesign, the premier program for producing magazines, and I use Adobe Photoshop to make sure all images are enhanced as needed for print.


Advertising­­­ Design

I provide a variety of backgrounds and fonts to create a unique ad for a customer for an additional charge. I will send a proof and make any changes necessary to meet customer’s expectations. I use PayPal, so that the customer can be billed direct for the additional service.

 

 

 

Graphic Designer Job Responsibilities:

Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
Plan concept by studying information and materials.
Illustrate concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

Gather articles, reports, statistics, artwork for issue.

Prepare magazine with all insertions, ready for final review.
Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.

Prepare final proof and coordinate sending it to printer.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications


Graphic Designer Qualifications/Skills:

  • Strong graphic design skills
  • Layout skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Creativity
  • Flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Desktop publishing tools and graphic design software
  • Acute vision
  • Time-management skills
  • Communication skills