Lorraine Gagliardotto Garry
Graphic Designer, with a major emphasis on sales promotion and collateral materials, catalogues, direct mail and advertorial supplements. Strong hands-on project management skills. On the MAC platform: Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, FlightCheck and Word.
My clients appreciate that I’m responsible, a problem-solver and a self-starter who “gets it.” For any project, large or small, I provide professional expertise and in-the-trenches know-how to get any job done on time, on budget, and with creative/marketing goals in mind.
What they have to say
Lesley P. Krautheim, Group Managing Editor, Custom Media, Northstar Travel Media says … “Lively designs, timely delivery, and dedication to the project at hand make Lorraine a joy to work with.”
Laurie Goodman, Director of Creative Development, Genesis Direct Inc. says …“Lorraine is a talented designer and production manager, skilled at managing multi-page projects on tight schedules, and creating perfect print-ready files.”
Joseph Panessidi — Vice President Advertising and Marketing Linens ‘n Things says … “Lorraine is totally professional in all respects. She is gifted with creative vision, and a superb graphic design sense. She focuses on perfect execution in every project she takes on! She never fails and never disappoints! Thanks for all your help and support over the years.”
Chris Cullmann, SVP, Director of Digital Strategy at Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide says … “Lorraine practices the craft of design with a conviction that is without parallel. Typography, color theory, composition, and technical acumen inform her perspective on design in print and digital media. Her studio, Mercer Street Design Works in a fixture in the design community. She makes use of her own rich experience in the advertising and marketing industries and a deep bench of personal connections to provide the best service to her clients. I know of few design professionals who have the integrity and passion for the medium that she brings to her work daily. If you have a need for an experienced professional to lead a project or team, Lorraine is the only one you need call.”
Jan Michael Ostrowski, Production Manager, JCrew says … “Lorraine, a consummate professional, blends a refined aesthetic with a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done approach. Having worked with her at Genesis Direct, I can attest to her skill, taste and efficiency. She tackles all projects, big and small, with a clear eye and an accomplished manner.”
Anna C. VanOrden – Art Director says … “As an art director… I have worked closely with Lorraine over the past 15 years at Brooks Brothers, Genesis Direct and Dr. Leonards. She will get your job done on time and without any glyphs. She is super organized and a technical whiz. I would recommend Lorraine for any graphic/production job.”
Karen Labout, Director, Creative Services, Linens ‘n Things says …“I can’t imagine having to accomplish a project without Lorraine on board. She is the ‘secret weapon’ that has made so many ad and marketing pro’s win accolades again and again. Lorraine is the RARE talent that truly excels in both the production and creative arenas. She’s such a pleasure to work with on all levels…and always willing and eager to share her knowledge with those less experienced. Whether working on-site or not, you can TRUST her to deliver 120% every day, every project at every level of difficulty…on time, on budget and with ‘no surprises’. Lorraine’s a perfectionist, gifted & respected and she consistently delivers the highest of quality projects.”
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