creation

  • Unique design of visual solutions for client needs
  • Strong conception, design and typography abilities
  • Experience with corporate, small business and non-profit entities
  • Enjoys the brainstorming process
  • Creative production and management of: advertising, annual reports, brochures, booklets, collateral materials, direct mailings, displays, employee communications, exhibits, folders, logos, magazines, marketing materials, photography, PowerPoint presentations, signage, stationery, websites and online media

communication

  • Insightful translation of market objectives to creative strategies
  • Creative readiness to maximize results for clients
  • Collaboration with clients to get the most out of potential marketing opportunities
  • Coordination with vendors to produce quality graphic deliverables
  • First-rate communication and presentation skills

leadership

  • Focused artistic direction to photographers, illustrators and vendors
  • Professional management of multiple projects and deadlines
  • Proven ability to meet rigorous deadlines
  • Motivated to achieve results with limited supervisory input
  • Accomplished supervision of electronic print production
  • Insightful ability to be a team player

expertise

  • Conversant in both print and web design and production
  • Proficiency in PC and/or Mac environment
  • Command of a wide array of software applications
  • Extensive experience in product and company branding
  • Proven aptitude for learning new software applications
  • Knowledge of scanning and digital photography retouching
  • Skills in photographic color correction for printed reproduction

 

experience

Acuity, Inc., Decatur, GA
1997 – Present
Art Director 2006 – Present
Senior Designer 2002 – 2005
Graphic Designer 1997 – 2002

  • Design and execute web, print and ad creations for a broad client base
  • Direct designers on layout and concept development
  • Collaborate with client senior executives to create graphic impact and solutions
  • Responsible for proofing and production output
  • Notable Assignments: Worked on special teams for Georgia Lottery website, LA Fitness website and Reagan Consulting website design and functionality

EFT Promotions, Dunwoody, GA
June 1997 – October 1997
Graphic Designer

  • Served as sole creative director for a 12-member team of sales associates
  • Proofed materials before delivery to clients
  • Partnered with printers to meet publication specifications and deadlines
  • Prepared all files for print
  • Notable Assignment: Conceptualized and designed ads/coupons for Diebold ATM machines

Eller Media, Atlanta, GA
June 1996 – June 1997
Graphic Designer (Internship)

  • Worked closely with Art Director to create and design layout for outdoor advertising
  • Prepared files and artwork for production
  • Collaborated with billboard artists throughout the creation process
  • Notable Assignment: Was a part of the creative team for the public announcement of the new Batman rollercoaster

Jackson Marketing, Atlanta, GA
January 1996 – June 1996
Graphic Designer (Internship)

  • Developed original designs and executed company brochures and collateral materials
  • Organized and managed databases using FileMaker Pro to produce unique collateral for tradeshows, conference and mailings
  • Prepared files for offset printing
  • Notable Assignment: Took over full duties of graphic designer for four months who resigned during the period when I was interning

 

computer skills

QuarkXPress 6.0
Adobe InDesign CS2
Adobe Illustrator CS2
Adobe Photoshop CS2
Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Professional
Adobe PageMaker 6.5
FileMaker Pro 5.0
Microsoft Office
Macromedia Dreamweaver 8.0
Macromedia Flash 8.0 (basic)
Macromedia Fireworks 8.0 (basic)
Macromedia Director MX (limited experience)
HTML
FTP/Web
Javascript (basic)
CGI Form Scripting (basic)
QuickTime Pro

 

awards

2003 Web Marketing Association's WebAward Competition,
LA Fitness Website, Standard of Excellence

 

education

The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Associates Degree in Visual Communications
Honor Graduate
September 1995 – June 1997

Clayton State University, Morrow, GA
Associates Degree in Fine Arts
September 1991 – June 1993

 

interests

Art, animals, music, photography, biking, gardening, reading non-fiction, camping, exploring, fishing, volunteering with Animal Rescue New Orleans and The Pet Justice Project

 

references

Please email. References available upon request.

 

Award-winning graphic designer with over ten years of experience in creating innovative and effective designs for offset printing, digital printing, illustrations, website design, program and deployment.

Special emphasis on conceptual design and communication goals, with great attention to detail. Have a solid background in designing literature,
point-of-sale, graphics and advertising for print and online media.

Effective team player noted for creativity, flexibility and a sense of humor.

Experienced in customer service, production and budget management. Have substantial experience in piloting multiple projects from concept to print with minimal or no supervision.