Lime Green Girl
Nancy McGee
because that's my color
About Me
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Nancy McGee
I am a talented, detailed, hands-on, results-oriented creative with over 21 years of experience in advertising, printing, publishing and graphic design. I have worked with clients across the United States handling all aspects of the creative process including logos, branding, collateral, brochures, ad campaigns, direct mail, package design, photography direction and more. I am an effective project manager with consistent ability to meet deadlines within budget constraints, an out-of-box thinker with visionary leadership strengths and a resourceful team builder.
I grew up in New York City and attended the Bronx High School of Science. After high school I wanted a change, so I chose Arkansas State University for college. Over the past 20 years I have come to love the south. After finishing school in Jonesboro it was a natural choice to move to Memphis for employment.
When I got laid off in 2009 I returned to New York in hopes of a better job. I worked there until my living space was flooded in Hurricane Irene. After a few weeks of sleeping on a rolled up mattress under my mother's dining room table I decided it was time to head back down south.
For more information contact me at designmcgee@gmail.com.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Over 21 years advertising, publishing, print and marketing experience
• Set up and managed creative departments from the ground up
• Excellent knowledge and experience from concept to printing
• Well-versed in materials selection and production procedures
• Skilled eye for printing, press checks and approvals
• Manage the purchase and delivery of printed materials including grand format
• Work with internal creative to address client needs and fulfill creative vision
• Flexible, open-minded and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• First-rate strategic planner with acute awareness of economic impacts
• Expertise in designing corporate identities, catalogs and advertising materials
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong problem-solving and planning abilities
• Excellent people skills. Promote creative, motivational work environment
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly attentive to detail, easy-going, hard-working and pleasant
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Photojournalism
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
1995 – 1996
Commercial Art Major
Katharine Gibbs School
New York, NY
1994 – 1995
Certificate in Office Management
Bronx High School of Science
Bronx, NY
1990 – 1994
Project Manager
LSI, Inc. ~ Memphis, TN
2014-Present
• project management • direct customer service • materials research and purchasing
• estimating and order entry • acquiring outside contractors for nationwide installations
• account management for large corporations • graphic design
LSI laid me off in 2009 for lack of work and hired me back within 6 months of me returning to Memphis. The scope of the project manager position at LSI includes estimating jobs, finding and purchasing materials, managing timelines, arranging for installs both local and national projects and working under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects at once.
Volunteer in Service to America (AmeriCorps VISTA)
National Corporation for Community Service ~ Booneville, MO
2012-2013
My year of service to my country allowed me to help alleviate poverty in Central Missouri through providing greater access to organic food. The VISTA program provides a living allowance of 105% of the poverty level. I was able to volunteer my skills as an artist and manager while acquiring new gardenLSIing skills.
Graphic Designer
Paragon Advertising Agency ~ Bay Shore, NY
2010-2011
• editorial and advertising design • publication management from concept through printing • press checks • branding and design of collateral materials
Art Director
Cruzin' South Magazine ~ Memphis, TN
2007-2012
• editorial and advertising design • publication management from concept through printing • press checks • branding and design of collateral materials
Marketing and Art Director
LSI, Inc. ~ Memphis, TN
2006-2009
• corporate branding and marketing • maintain relationships with clients and vendors
• vehicle wrap design • powerpoint presentations
Design Associate
The Commercial Appeal ~ Memphis, TN
2000-2005
• advertising design • specialized design for gatefolds & magazines • file preparation for web and Didde press • advanced color separation for the web press • editorial layout for special sections
Software
I am fluent in both Mac and PC, and have been for over 30 years
Adobe Creative Suite - Over 20 years
Microsoft Office Suite - Over 20 years
QuarkXPress - Over 20 years
Constant Contact - Over 15 years
Fiery RIP Server - Over 12 years
Wall Wraps for Half Hollow HIlls Little League
Wall Wraps for Half Hollow HIlls Little League
Bus for the State University of New York at Stony Brook
Corky's BBQ Truck Wrap
El Palmar Truck Wrap
Billboard for St. Jude's Annual Red Carpet Bash
Truck Wrap for the Rendezvous
Signage for Zoo Rendezvous at the Memphis Zoo
Officially Licensed tailgate wrap for the University of Memphis.
Bus for the State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bus for the State University of New York at Stony Brook
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Design Samples
Child's Bedroom Wall Mural
Van Gogh Hallway Mural
Child's Bedroom Wall Mural
Library Wall Mural for William E. DeLuca Elementary School in New York
Child's Bedroom Wall Mural
Mural for Guinness USA at Silky O'Sullivan's on Beale Street
Staircase
Child's Bedroom Wall Mural
Child's Bedroom Wall Mural
Child's Bedroom Wall Mural
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Hand Painted Wall Murals