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Earning My Stripes
I learned the craft of graphic design as a student of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), which touts one of the most demanding and reputable programs in the country. I put my skills into motion by working in small design shops and the creative departments of top national public relations firms in and around New York and DC. But it wasn’t until I went off on my own in 1996, and put into practice all that I had picked up along the way, that I became the designer I am today.
Solo Act
When you work for yourself, you wear many hats. By doing so I learned the most about my business, the work, my clients and life. I am a receptionist, courier, accountant, designer, janitor, creative director, marketing specialist, production artist, technical geek and CEO. Clients take comfort in knowing I will be with them every step of the way, from answering their phone calls to delivering their final product. And although I work alone, no project exists in a vacuum. It’s ALL teamwork.
Technology + the Case for Print
My class at CMU was one of the first to use the personal computer, specifically the Mac. Remember floppy disks? Dates me, doesn’t it? Twenty years later, I am still keeping up with the latest technology. (This website alone was created on newly developed software, downloaded from the “cloud”.) But through
it all, I have stayed true to my first love, print design.
Years ago, everyone was ditching their print projects for an online presence. But recently, I’ve noticed the pendulum swinging back to a nice balance of using BOTH web and print to deliver a message or product. A website is only relevant when a customer is looking directly at it. A poster hangs on the wall; an annual report is on your desk for quick reference; a printed invitation is a personal gesture that appears in your mailbox, not an afterthought in your inbox.
National Client Base
With technology today we are no longer bound by cubicle walls or state lines. My office may be in North Carolina, but I work with clients in every region of the country – from Austin to Anchorage, from San Francisco to New York.
No Cookie Cutter Work
I am lucky in that I have a diverse group of clients — from environmental to arts-based groups, to musicians, bakers and candlestick makers. Okay, maybe not the last one, but it is through this diversity of work that I am able to stay excited about what I do, and as a result am able to offer fresh, innovative and individualized solutions to each of my client’s projects. I hope you notice this diversity as you scan the selection of work below.
A Good Attitude
The best working relationships are built on respect, open lines of communication and a good attitude. Life is short. Who wants to surround themselves with miserable people? I’ve been blessed to keep many of my clients as friends — long after the work is complete.
Creative in Life
I am creative 24/7, not just at work. Nothing makes me happier than to be dreaming up the next great design for a client or adventure with friends. Back in DC, before MeetUp.com existed, I founded and ran a club with a half dozen friends called Club XII, which grew quickly to 200 members strictly through word of mouth. We toured embassies, played glow-in-the-dark golf, learned to skeet shoot and attended a “Bad Art” exhibit to name just a few of our off-kilter, monthly activities.
A Well-Balanced Life
I work hard for my clients, REALLY hard! But I also believe in life beyond work. The two aspects feed each other and make me a better designer and person. It may be hard to balance the two at times, but it is always worth striving for. In my free time I like to: hike, play tennis, listen to live music, garden, explore (check out “Kelley in Carolina”), "glean" for the Interfaith Food Shuttle and spend time with family and friends.
So, how may I help you?
Please contact me for a free estimate for your current graphic design needs, or just to touch base for any future assignments.
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design portfolio
IDENTITIES
Highlights include work for:
Seasonal Living, CTIA, Medpac, Fit Arlington, Arlington Cultural Affairs, NRDC
POSTCARDS / RACK CARDS
Highlights include work for:
Arlington (VA) Cultural Affairs, Seasonal Living, Terrace Gallery
BROCHURES
Highlights include work for:
Arlington (VA) Cultural Affairs, Festival Ballet Providence, Norman Bird Sanctuary
ANNUAL REPORTS
Highlights include work for:
National Parks Conservation Association, The Advertising Council, Prison Fellowship
FOLDERS
Highlights include work for:
Robin Maley Healthcare Strategies, CMU, Voices for America's Children
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Highlights include work for:
Artisphere, League of Washington Theatres, Rosslyn Spectrum
MENUS / CATERING PACKETS
Highlights include work for:
Blackstone Catering, Ann MeMe's Bakery and Cafe, Provencal Bakery & Cafe
REPORTS / DIRECTORIES
Highlights include work for:
Voices for America's Children, Dance USA, Jacob's Pillow Dance, NPCA
NEWSLETTERS
Highlights include work for:
National Parks Conservation Association, Arlington Dept. of Parks and Recreation
FLYERS
Highlights include work for:
Jane Franklin Dance, Newport Harbor
Hotel and Marina, Artisphere
ADVERTISING: PRINT & WEB
Highlights include work for:
Artisphere, Seasonal Living, Rosslyn BID, SICPA
AND SO MUCH MORE..
Highlights include work for:
Speedy Tolliver, CTIA, Dave's Marketplace, FEMA, WAPAVA, Ann Meme's Bakery
clients
Arlington Arts Center
Arlington (VA) Cultural Affairs
Arlington Dept. of Parks & Recreation
Arlington (VA) Partnership for Children,
Youth and Families
Artisphere
Association of Performing Arts Presenters
Blackstone Catering
Boys and Girls Club of Newport County
Cape Museum of Fine Arts
Caplin & Drysdale
The Sir Arthur Clarke Institute for
Telecommunication and Information
Dance/USA
Ellipse Arts Center
Festival Ballet Providence
Fit Arlington
Freedom Park (Arlington)
Jacobs Pillow Dance
Jane Franklin Dance Company
Landmine Survivors Network
Mac Chrupcala Orchestra
Medpac
National Chamber Ensemble
National Geographic Society
National Parks Conservation Association
Newport Harbor Corporation
Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Newport Yachting Center
New York Yacht Club
Peak Performance Group, Inc.
Prison Fellowship / International
Provencal Bakery
Public Allies
Rosslyn Business Improvement District
Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre
Seasonal Living
Voices for America’s Children
Teamed Up with 6 Square:
Macy’s
Norman Bird Sanctuary
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On Site and Off Site /
Contract Work:
Carnegie Mellon Activity Board
Cellular Telecommunications
Industry Association
Graves Fowler
The Kamber Group
Ketchum
The Magazine Group
MS&L
Ogilvy & Mather
Porter Novelli
West + Associates, Inc.
Former Employers and Accounts
PORTER NOVELLI (Washington, DC)
Accounts as a Senior Designer: Procter and Gamble (P&G) | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | Japanese Automobile Manufacturers of America | The Advertising Council | National Confectioners Association | National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLB) | American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) | American Hospital Association | National Safe Boating Council | Fire Chiefs Association | Mayer Labs | American Iron and Steel Institute | Residence Inn by Marriott | World Wildlife Fund | National Asthma Education and Prevention Division | Republican and Democratic Conventions | National Cheese Institute
THE KAMBER GROUP (Washington, DC)
Accounts as a Designer: The White House | George Washington University | Defenders of Wildlife | Laborers' International Union of North America | Airline Pilots Association | Birds Florist | The American University | UNICEF | The Women's Health Initiative AFL-CIO | Library of Congress | Graphic Communications International Union of North America | International Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators | Project Children | International Association of Fire Fighters
Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) | The Nature Conservancy | Consumer Federation of America | United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)
PINNACLE DESIGN (Bethesda, MD)
Accounts as a Designer: March of Dimes | TOT Toys | National Association of Women Business Owners
HENRY DREYFUSS ASSOCIATES (NYC)
Accounts as a Design Intern: AT&T | John Deere
MANHATTAN CONCEPTS (Westport, CT)
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KELLEY ALBERT DESIGN | RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA | 919-900-8474
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