Lauren Fink

Lead Design

PORTLAND | United States

Skills

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Interests

Outdoor industry

Art history

Art and design

Outdoor industry history

Industries

Creative Agencies

Outdoor

Snow

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In my own words

— Lauren

Strong passion for the outdoors, as well as designing graphics.

Great customer service, worth ethic and detailed oriented. Designs creative graphics from websites to social media, shirt graphics to magazine layouts, logos to branding guidelines.

Trajectory

Sep 2021 — Now

Lead Design · Next Adventure

Providing feedback and brand direction to Jr Graphic Designer. Working with illustrator/artist to create graphics templates for signage, web banners, and resources for production graphics needs. In-house lead product photographer and image editor for new branded products, including lead colorist for next years products. Design packaging for Next Adventure's specific products. Conceptualizing and creating collateral for brand launches, web campaigns, sales and upcoming events, i.e. local print ads, local digital ads, billboards, etc.

Jan 2021 — Sep 2021

Customer Service Representative · SMITH OPTICS

Responded efficiently and professionally to customer inquiries through all forms of contact. Inspected and found resolutions for customer questions promptly while keeping the integrity of the Smith Brand. Created positive experiences when utilizing effective problem-solving skills to make the best solutions for our customers. Educated, promoted and inspired customers as a Brand Ambassador.

Sep 2020 — Jan 2021

Customer Service Representative · Columbia Sportswear

Provide exceptional customer service and problem solving for every customer. Resolve customer inquiries in an effective and efficient manner. Consistently striving to learn about product and service changes. Continually be an active listener that shows empathy and patience in a creative environment.

Sep 2019 — Mar 2020

Digital Designer · Looptworks

Created visuals for all platforms: social, web, print, as well as interior and exterior building graphics. Managed product photography and edited images for web and assets. Collaborated with team to build a new look and feel for Looptworks, while keeping within the brand guidelines. Designed and built prototype hang tags and product packaging.

Jan 2019 — Jan 2020

Assistant Front-End Developer · Capstone Web Services

Organized content and applied to clients’ pages. With WordPress, applied html, css, bootstrap and javascript. Developed client maps for customization.

Jul 2018 — Jun 2019

Program Liaison · American Advertising Federation-Spokane

Connected students to professionals and professional development opportunities. Co-Chaired and organized AAF’s Create 2019. Organize student volunteers for signature events, such as the American Advertising Awards.

Dec 2011 — Apr 2017

Sales Associate & Instructor · Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Specialized in Snowboard gear and accessories. Assisted customers and clients with an acute knowledge of snowboards, outerwear, helmets and goggles. Awarded Ambassador of the Month twice for great customer service in sales and snowboard instructing.