Manager Graphic Designer
Resume:
Christopher Martin
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
www.Behance.net/Cmartin686
**********@*****.***
Union, NJ
Dear Hiring Manager,
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and consider my skill set for the graphic designer
position. I am interested in this position as I feel it may server as an entry point into what I know will be
a successful career as a creative professional.
With a background in illustration, I have always had a passion for art and design. Now, with my intent to
pursue as a lifelong career I reach out to offer my talent and skill set to like-minded people that I can
lean and grow. With my recent education from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh of which I graduated in top
honors, I feel ready to take the step into a higher-level professional environment.
I am a hard working and dedicated individual with great time management and people skills expressed
in my previous work experience. I know that I can add great value to a creative team if given the
opportunity. I look forward to the potential in discussing that opportunity with you.
I am excited at the idea of my future career in the creative industry and hope that your organization may
be a possible start.
Sincerely,
Chris Martin
Christopher Martin
www.behance.net/cmartin686
**********@*****.***
Union,NJ
Skilled graphic designer/illustrator looking to contribute creative ideas and fresh
concepts for diverse marketing and promotional vehicles. A passion for art and visual
communications drive a need to create, collaborate and grow in team environments.
Ability to thrive in any professional culture.
Experience 2010 - 2014
Novel Box Co.
Printing Manager/Production Supervisor
A specialty catalog retail warehouse where daily work low and customer ful illment was
my primary responsibility. Also worked with upper management and marketing depart-
ment in the recommendation of promotional materials
• Manage ful illment team in meeting daily shipping requirements
• Solve grievances from team as well as well as motivate during times of high volume
• Seen as liaison between upper management and ful illment team
• Provide graphic design assistance to management staff
2013
Verizon (VZTV)
Graphic Designer/Freelance
Worked at Verizon corporate headquarters in Basking Ridge, NJ. Executed graphic design
work in a team based environment for internal use.
• Worked with art director to understand project deliverables
• Adhered to internal corporate brand guidelines across all design executions
• Was able to interpret design direction in order in order to inalize project deliverables
• Understood and adapted to internal project routing process
2007 - 2010
Affordable Signs
Graphic Designer/Production Artist
Partnered with business owner to understand inner workings of this well known, local
signage company. In time was able to run production as well as manage client expectation
with regard to visual executions
• Layout and design of client signage with focus on typography and illustration
• Operate large format print machines, plotters, vinyl cutting/mounting
• Lead client dialogue and provide design recommendations in order to meet objectives
• Manage daily project deliverables
Software Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop CC Indesign CC
Illustrator CC Dreamweaver CC
Education Union County College ‘05 - ’07
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh ‘12 - ’14
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