Becky LaFayette | Senior Graphic Designer, Photographer

email: contactme@beckylafayette.com
phone: 651.321.4789 MN | 707.341.6620 CA

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science, Graphic Design, Minor in Architecture, May 2000
Woodbury University, Burbank, CA

Undergraduate Studies, Architecture, 1994-1996
Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA

EXPERIENCE

Caribou Coffee, Coon Rapids, MN

SHIFT SUPERVISOR IN TRAINING, APRIL 2013 – PRESENT
Team Member, July 2012 – April 2013

• Customer Service
• Ring up both In-House and Drive Thru sales
• Greet and chat with guest
• Stock Merchandise

Becka Lynn Photography, Santa Rosa, CA

Owner/Photographer, 2007 – Present

• Perform all client relations beginning with booking a session to final delivery of finished product
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to stylists,  assistants and other photographer(s) when shooting styled creative or large portrait sessions
• Mentoring sessions with select up and coming photographers
• Research local photographic industry for current trends and popular products for the consumer
• Develop and continue to refresh an unique style created, designed and implemented company brand standard to create a uniform look throughout all websites and marketing materials
• Developed websites for Becka Lynn Photography
• Perform all Search Engine Optimization task to insure greater internet presence
• Developed marketing and promotional strategies both online and within the community
• Responsible for all budget analysis and accounting duties

Becka Lynn Design, Santa Rosa, CA

Owner/Graphic Designer, 2005 – 2007

• Announcement, Invitations, Promotional Material, Web Graphics and Logo Design
• Designed website business headers and promotional banners
• Performed detailed photo retouching for creative projects and photo restoration
• Designed and created website for Becka Lynn Design
• Created an online portfolio to represent work designed through the business
• Included direct link to profession portfolio
• Photograph or digitally created  products for online portfolio

Pieper & Associates, Los Angeles, CA (moved: now in Torrance, CA)

Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director, 2000 – 2004

• Solely responsible for 2 out of the 3 major clients
• Performed initial creative efforts on all new projects
• Personally modernized and expanded company marketing platforms
• Developed and implemented project file architecture and file maintenance system
• Trained existing and new employees on project file architecture
• Assist in creating database for religious artifacts and project collection
• Assist in setting up museum exhibit of artifact collection
• Worked with project teams within the art department to develop and provide design solutions based on the specific needs for each client
• Reviewed printer proofs with the project manager and made any necessary changes before final approval to send to production
• Insured product brand standards were consistent with company guidelines for each individual client

Triple X Records, Los Angeles, CA

Graphic Design Intern, 2000

• Advertising for the label as well as upcoming releases and promotions
• Paste ups for press packets for individual bands including those on other record labels under Triple X

Lazarus Lighting Design, Burbank, CA

FreelanceGraphic Designer, Summer 1999

• Incorporated supervisor’s ideas into effective marketing tools

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium,San Pedro,CA

Architecture/Graphic Design Inter, Summer 1998

• Graphics and Signage for Exhibits Department and Aquarium
• Site Plan Illustration
• Light construction

Blockbuster Video, Pico Rivera and Burbank, CA

Customer Relations Coordinator, 1995-1997

• Customer Service
• Account Maintenance
• Cashier
• Inventory

SKILLS

• Proficient with PC (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet, and multiple business eMail applications).
• Programs include Adobe Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS, Lightroom 3.6, Quark Xpress 6.0 with basic knowledge of  Adobe GoLive CS