About me
Since graduating with a BFA in Visual Design and Photography from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth several years ago, I have spent my career working as a graphic designer and marketing specialist. Along the way, I've participated in fine art workshops, continuing education and photography clubs. Originally from Massachusetts and Rhode Island, I spent 15 years in Northern Virginia before returning to Massachusetts in 2020 and settling on Cape Cod.
My specialty has been identity and branding, print design for annual reports, editorial newsletters, business collateral, and non-profit awareness. My positions have included:
- Senior Designer at a prominent South Coast, MA design firm;
- Partner in a small, award-winning Providence, RI design firm;
- Marketing Manager for a Northern Virginia real estate broker;
- Marketing & Media Manager for a Cape Cod custom home builder;
- Freelance Designer and Volunteer for over 30 years.
I have assembled a quick-glance portfolio (below) of some of my work from over the years (that which I still have digital access to, which is mostly freelance).
I am now an Independent Designer and Mixed Media Artist transitioning into the local maker's market scene here on Cape Cod.
Visit my new website: Cat's Coastal Studio
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Logos & Identity
Logo design for small business and non-profit organizations
Business & Non-Profit
Print & digital collateral for large and small businesses and non-profit organizations
CREATIVE MARKETING
Digital & print design and marketing for residential real estate and custom home building
Haymarket Homeowner
Haymarket Homeowner is a printed, 16-page newsletter that mailed to every household in Haymarket, Virginia quarterly for several years ending in 2020. As a marketing tool for The Garcia Real Estate Group, it contained real estate market news, featured properties, community events, and real estate tips and advice.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Personal Photography & Camera Club Submissions
Cathy Shalvey
Harwich MA | Cape Cod