KIMBERLEE SHAW
Dublin,NC
Summary
Creative designer with a passion for newspaper publication, blending innovative design concepts with traditional print media. Firm believer in the power of community for human connection and societal progress. Dedicated to creating visually compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences and fosters engagement within local communities. Committed to amplifying voices and stories that shape our collective narrative through design expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Editor
Gannett
08.2024 - Current
- Managed layouts for multiple newspapers.
- Communicated with editors on updates and potential problems.
- Rewrite headlines and photo captions.
- Submitted finished layouts in a timely manner.
- Worked with a set of rules for layout; make aesthetic judgments on spacing, photography, and caption options.
Designer
Adams Publishing Group LLC
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed layouts for multiple newspapers.
- Communicated with editors on updates and potential problems.
- Submitted finished layouts in a timely manner.
- Worked with a set of rules for layout; make aesthetic judgments on spacing, photography, and caption options.
Page Designer
Lee Enterprises
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed layouts for multiple newspapers.
- Communicated with editors on updates and potential problems.
- Submitted finished layouts in a timely manner.
- Worked with a set of rules for layout; make aesthetic judgments on spacing, photography, and caption options.
Page Designer
Times Media Group
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed layouts for multiple newspapers.
- Layout ads and determine page counts.
- Communicated with editors on updates and potential problems.
- Submitted finished layouts in a timely manner.
Page Designer
Gannett Media
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed layouts for multiple newspapers.
- Communicated with editors on updates and potential problems.
- Submitted finished layouts in a timely manner.
- Worked with a set of rules for layout; make aesthetic judgments on spacing, photography, and caption options.
Graphic Designer/Page Designer
Champion Media
08.2012 - 10.2019
- Managed layouts for multiple newspapers.
- Communicated with editors on updates and potential problems.
- Submitted finished layouts in a timely manner.
- Worked with a set of rules for layout; make aesthetic judgments on spacing, photography, and caption options.
- Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
- Confer with sales representatives to discuss and determine advertisement design.
Education
Bachelor of Art -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2012
AWARDS
3rd Place, Sports Coverage-Newspaper Only (Bladen Journal), The North Carolina Press Association (2018)
Timeline
Design Editor
Gannett
08.2024 - Current
Designer
Adams Publishing Group LLC
10.2023 - 08.2024
Page Designer
Lee Enterprises
04.2023 - 10.2023
Page Designer
Times Media Group
12.2022 - 04.2023
Page Designer
Gannett Media
10.2019 - 11.2022
Graphic Designer/Page Designer
Champion Media
08.2012 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Art -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
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