Full name
Lisa Padgett
Title
Graphic Designer
Location
Crawford, CO
Biography
Through listening, research and creative thinking, I provide design solutions for packaging, logos, brochures, catalogs, newsletters, annual reports, advertisements, social media graphics, presentations, large-scale graphics and more. In addition to the creativity that you expect from a graphic designer, I have a unique skill set from my former career in civil engineering. I'm a creative thinker who is organized and can adhere to a budget, schedule and scope.
My clients tend to be small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits. As you can tell by my portfolio and social media posts, I have a passion for organizations that help animals and am a dog lover.
Professional Activities
• HeARTs Speak Member, 2017–present
• Red Rocks Community College CTE Advisory Committee Member – Graphic Design Program, 2014–2016
• SOTA Member, TypeCon Attendee, 2015
• AIGA Member, 2013–2017
• ADCD Member, 2013–2014 (2014 Paper Fashion Show)
• Denver InDesign User Group (IDUG) Secretary, 2011–2013
• Prospect Recreation & Park District Board of Directors, 2010–2014
• Leadership Jefferson County, Class of 2007
Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Research, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides & Forms
Experience
Owner & Designer
Green Dog Graphic Design, LLC
Select Clients & Projects
• Talon Wine Brands: label design and printing management, marketing collateral, 2015 –present
• Colorado Country Life magazine: graphic and production design for magazine, reports, conferences and event, 2018 to present
• Steep Slope Vape Supply: identity and package design, marketing collateral, 2011–present
• Authors/Bloggers/Podcasters: event and promotional materials (print and web) and website graphics, 2013–present
• BrandWerks Group: identity and package design for food and beverage products, 2012–2019
• Foothills Animal Shelter: annual reports, fundraising and licensing mailers, event collateral, posters, educational materials, window graphics, banners, 2012–2019
• Packaging Film Sales: packaging templates and prepress assistance, 2012–2016
• DDRC: newsletters and annual reports, 2014–2016
• Quality Connections SW and Score Foothills: ad design, 2012
• Brauns Publishing (Mile High Dog and Indulge in Denver Magazines): ad design, 2011–2012
Visual Information Specialist (part time student position)
National Park Service, DSC, Planning Graphics
• Responsible for design and layout of park planning reports and workbooks. Coordinated content with project planners, off-site park staff and editors to meet tight printing deadlines. Provided print-ready files to in-house printing office or Government Printing Office (GPO).
• Designed PowerPoint master page graphics and text styles to coordinate with above documents.
• Organized InDesign templates with extensive style sheets to improve consistency and efficiency across design team.
Music Department Graphics Assistant (part time student position)
Red Rocks Community College
• Designed concert programs, posters and advertising pieces, and a 16-page booklet, comparing 15 art and music periods containing 100 images.
• Scheduled work flow for design projects and coordinated printing.
• Coordinated event promotion with other departments.
Other Employment
Civil Engineering
Commercial land development and public works engineering, progressing from CAD and commercial site design positions to project review and management. Work involved coordination with architects, landscape architects, planners, other engineering disciplines, surveyors, attorneys, utility companies, government agencies, and the public; right-of-way acquisition; familiarity with wetland and floodplain regulations; and assisting in public meeting planning and facilitation.
• Government Employers: Thornton, Commerce City, and Jefferson County
• Local Consulting Employers: Baseline, JR, and Martin/Martin
Education
Coursework in Communication Design BFA Program
Metropolitan State University
AAS Graphic Design & Print Production
Red Rocks Community College
Honors
Certificate in Web Design (18 Credit Hours)
Red Rocks Community College
BS Civil Engineering Technology
Colorado State University
Cum Laude