Tofur Patterson
GRAPHICS DESIGNER with strong creative drive and ability to design eye-catching graphics, take direction from others, and effectively manage complex timelines.
Graphics / Visual Design: Visually-oriented professional with ability to design promotional materials, logos, print collateral, animation, and web graphics. Enjoy tackling “challenging” creative design projects, including theme-based invitations, posters, and banners.
Organizational Ability: Highly developed organizational skills and ability to plan and execute marketing projects and product promotions. Related experience in meeting and event planning.
Dedicated Team Player: Known for ability to use good judgment to solve problems and make sound decisions. Personable and professional; able to communicate and work collaboratively with artists, graphic designers, and marketing managers.
Computer Literate: Proficient with Mac and PC systems, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, PageMaker, and Adobe Acrobat.





PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Portland, Oregon (2010-Present)
Course work: Graphic design, art (including advanced drawing for medical illustration), and photography; medical terminology and upper division science classes (anatomy, physiology, embryology, histology)
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ABC TECHNOLOGY INC., Seattle, Washington (2008-Present)
Marketing Assistant – Assist with marketing projects and event support; create client presentations, event invitations, and banners; function as liaison to creative agencies. Develop event promotional materials and collateral to encourage team development and support marketing events. Named “Employee of the Month” three times.

FRAMPTON-GRINNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Vancouver, Washington (2006-2008)
Production Assistant – Supported new product launches and conducted marketing research. Worked closely with graphics team to develop sales tools and promotional materials. Functioned as primary point of contact to clients, vendors, and sales associates.



EARLIER EXPERIENCE:

Advertising / Design Administrative Assistant – New Age Associates, Newport Beach, California. Created and formatted presentation materials. Designed electronic newsletter, newspaper ads, and other documents.
Marketing Assistant – Advotech Professionals, San Diego, California. Co-created presentations for trade shows and sales meetings. Maintained schedules and updated calendars. Consistently met deadlines and exceeded project goals.
Medical Marketing Intern – Radkowitz Advertising and Design, Los Angeles, California. Researched and wrote proposals, press releases, and articles.





References and complete portfolio provided on request.