Experience
Kerry Hawkins Graphic Design •Dedham, MA
2006 - Present
Graphic designer with solid print design background, experienced in logo design, stationary packages, brochures, program books and shells, flyers, catalogs, calendars, invitations, small and large format posters, and ads. Clients included and have been included: Dedham Square Artist Guild, Dedham Square Circle, Dedham Open Studios, Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Celebrity Series of Boston, and Project STEP (String Training and Education Program), Ambient Corp., and M & R Strategic Services
Boston Symphony Orchestra • Boston, MA
2000-2006 Graphic Designer
Executed design projects for the Boston Symphony, ensuring that projects were completed on time and within budget and addressed the different marketing needs of each piece. Projects have included weekly/daily Boston Symphony, Tanglewood and Pops ads, mass transit ads, taxi tops, banners, billboards, flyers, large format posters, Symphony Hall signs and direct mail pieces. Designed several self-produced CD packages including the Holiday Pops CD
“Sleigh Ride,” 2005. Worked with outside design firm Sametz Blackstone to continue the overall look of the each season and brand with all other materials designed in-house. Uploaded and tracked ads for publication in local and regional newspapers. Created web banners and photographed gift items for the symphony website.
Communications Collaborative • Boston, MA
1999
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer and production artist for this temporary agency. Clients included The Wang Center for the Performing Arts, HTNB Architecture Inc., The Ink Spot, Acom Healthcare, and J. Baker Inc.
West•Press Printing and Copying • Tucson, AZ
1994-1999 Graphic Designer
Graphic designer in an in-house art department. Designed and typeset projects including newsletters, brochures, ads, business cards and book covers. Also designed promotional materials, often using original photography and illustrations, for West•Press, a full service printer. Knowledge of printing process from one-color to four-color process.
VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
Dedham Square Circle • Dedham, MA
April 2008 - Present
Designed logo for 2008 Dedham Square Musicfest, flyers for first annual Farmer’s Market and posters for Dedham Square Fundraiser. Also, photography for the Dedham Square Association advertising materials
Waltham Fields Community Farm • Waltham, MA
October 2007 - Present
Designed two annual appeal letters, redesigned newsletter to reflect the farms new branding. Designed Sprout program, Sprout is an annual fundraiser which includes, a silent auction, proceeds benefit this community farm.
Iraqi Children’s Project • Copenhagen, NY
November 2006
Designed logo, letterhead and promotional brochure for this non-profit organization that provides hope for children around the world.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Boston • Boston, MA
Graphic Design 1984 - 1987
ASSOCIATIONS
Dedham Square Artist Guild
Co-founder
Founded in October 2011, we are Dedham's first artist cooperative, owned and operated by its members. We provide members of the cooperative a home for their work and opportunity to connect with the community, while striving to enrich the cultural life of all residents, through classes, workshops, art openings and more. The collection of work at the Guild encompasses a diverse style of art, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, monotype, wood, glass, textile and much more.
Boston Handmade
Massachusetts Administrator for Boston Handmade Fan and group page on Facebook. Designed flyers for Boston Handmade group events. Boston Handmade, is a gathering of colleagues who support one another in the pursuit of creativity made by hand.
Dedham Open Studios
Marketing and volunteering for this annual event. This year's event will be in October 2013
Dedham Junior Woman's Club
Adjunct Member of The Arts at Endicott Committee
