Hi, I’m Colby Otte, Graphic Designer based in Burley, Idaho
I have been working in the graphic design industry since 2007, while focusing on designs for print, I am able to make digital ads, social media posts, websites and more.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Design and Management of small and large documents with Adobe InDesign
- Creation of basic business materials like stationary, business forms and surveys
- Strong knowledge of printing process, terms and techniques.
- Strong understanding of layout, typography and color.
- Experienced in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Brainstorming and Execution of Printed Marketing ideas and goals
- Fast learner and ready to learn new software and techniques
- Basic HTML, CSS and light javascript
- Knowledge in LUA programming language for FiveM
- Budgeting, Billing and Account Management
- Crazy Organized, a little OCD
- Some Facebook Post analytics experience
- Email Marketing and Promotions
- Social Media Experience using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Freelance Graphic Designer
Breakpoint Media, 2017-Present, Burley, ID
Independent Travel Agent
Goose Creek Travel, 2022-Present, Burley, ID
Advertising Coordinator/Graphic Designer
King’s Variety Stores, 2010 — 2017, Burley, ID
- Designed and managed the production and distribution of over 200,000 advertising inserts, from product selection, image gathering, designing the layout, printing, transportation and final distribution.
- Supported 21 of the company’s retail stores with printing and Promotion/Event consulting.
- Managed Print shop with Xerox Digital Press, purchased supplies and processed store and office print requests
- Intra-net Website Management posting Plan-O-Grams and Store requested signs and POS materials
- Business / Advertising Presentations at two of Company Management Meetings
Graphic Designer
Weekly Mailer, 2007 — 2010, Burley, ID
- Designed ads for a weekly newspaper, designed and produced the final layout with ads and articles.
- Designed and printed various projects for local business.
Education
• Attended many industry educational conferences, including Photoshop World (x4) an Adobe Max (x2)
• Associates Degree in Digital Media, College of Southern Idaho, Graduated 2007.
• Graduated Burley High School, Class of 2004