Project Manager Design

**** – *th Ave SW Seattle, WA ***** 360-***-**** *******@*****.*** www.unitecentral.com/TWS

Conceptual thinker and visually innovative professional with strong creative

performance in design/print communications and business collateral that

establish marketing presence delivers objective, and strengthens company

image. Leverages talent in graphic design, 3D graphics/modeling and

animation, project management, web publishing, and marketing design that

communicate content and purpose and increases profitability. AA Degree in

Computer Graphics.

Commercially aware, technically accurate, and resourceful.

Excellent visual communication skills; able to attract audiences and convey

ideas to successfully drive brand integrity.

Skilled in time management, balancing competing details, and completing

projects in time-challenged environments.

AREAS OF EXCELLENCE

Promotional Marketing Product Branding Project Management

Business Management Multimedia Design 3D Graphics / Animation

Music Composition Desktop Publishing Web Design & Development

Layout / Topography Data & Text Entry Business / Print Collateral

Technical Proficiencies

Windows and Macintosh. Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Macromedia: Flash and Dream Weaver.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

ZEBRA PRINT AND COPY, West Seattle, Washington 2006–2011

Graphic Designer / Project Manager

Produced and managed graphic design projects from inception through finalization for small businesses,

walk-in customers, and large companies.

Highlights:

Designed and executed numerous design projects across multiple forms of media including print, business

collateral, and web peripherals.

Gained confidence of customers to build and cultivate relationships and closely monitored projects to

ensure design objectives were met.

Monitored design expenditures to verify costs were within budget perimeters.

Participated in opening of store location and implemented hardware/software applications.

Developed a file/archival system, and maintained storage and back-up.

Performed bindery processes when required.

PRINTA SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED, Kirkland, Washington 2005

Graphic Designer

Contracted to execute various design assignments and managed projects from inception to completion.

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Printa Systems, Inc. – continued

Highlights:

Assigned to complete a catalog product line, pricing lists, and associated materials.

Conceptually designed ads for silkscreen trade publications.

Oversaw projects through completion and closely worked with printer to ensure quality control.

Prepared and developed catalog/product images for online presentation.

Processed CDs for printer usability and managed filing system.

ARTIFEX BUSINESS IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, Tacoma, Washington 1992–2002

Co-Owner / Administrator / Graphic Designer & 3D Specialist

Provided graphic design services and web design/publishing to clients and managed business operations.

Highlights:

Created and produced a wide range of design projects including 2D-3D design for magazine advertising,

product logos, and posters and other multimedia projects.

Designed and launched company websites to attract perspective customers and increase business growth.

Oversaw budget/costs, payroll, inventory, and legal research and documentation activities.

Managed design projects and office workflow operations.

Maintained computers and upgrades and performed CD Rom authoring processes.

MEDIAMASTERS INCORPORATED, Federal Way, Washington 1996-1999

Graphic Designer

Accountable for various design projects and website publishing for prominent clients including Weyerhaeuser

Company, and a Fortune 500 Company.

Highlights:

Expertly created, managed, and produced 2D-3D graphic animations and multimedia design projects.

Developed and published websites for numerous corporate and business clients.

Served as corporate liaison between clients and in-house design team.

Provided recommendations for hardware and software purchases.

VIRTU, Santa Ana, California 1993-1996

Graphic Designer

Founder and manager of private business offering graphic design and silk screening services.

Highlights:

Created designs for private accounts and managed all phases of design processes.

Worked on animation projects for the television show “Super Hero City.”

Produced logo screen savers for Extreme Studios and Shadowline comic books.

Generated sales, met with clients, presented design proposals and secured contracts.

Closely worked with clients to ensure design objectives and project timelines were met.

Managed all aspects of business operations.

RANCHO SANTIAGO COLLEGE, Santa Ana, California 1992-1994

Computer Graphics Lab Instructor / Technician

Notable:

With less than one semester of college training, strong design skills, and astute retention of design concepts,

gained position as a computer graphics lab instructor and technician.

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Rancho Santiago College – continued

Highlights:

Assisted lab students in the operation of IBM and Macintosh operation systems and pertinent hardware.

Provided student support and hands-on instruction in 3D and DTP software and Desktop Publishing.

Conducted installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems hardware and software.

Increased student knowledge in design/layout, composition, typography, color and space theory, film

techniques and provided specialized tips for effective design animations.

Coordinated rendering, dumping to tape, and editing of student animation projects.

Participated in all aspects of design processes.

Assisted in purchasing of new computer systems.

EDUCATION / PERSONAL ENHANCEMENT

RANCHO SANTIAGO COLLEGE, SANTA ANA

Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Computer Graphics (GPA 4.0)

Completed college courses in fine and commercial art

Two AA equivalent degrees in electronics and digital music equipment/production

Took many college classes in music, drawing, stage production, etc for personal enhancement

Studied with Don Clement, highly respected sculptor and award winning artist

Studied Desktop Publishing, typography, fontoraphy, data entry, CAD/CAM, text editing, illustration,

and page layout

Final grade project presented at the 1993 Siggraph Show

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