Cliff Butler
***** ******** **. **. *********, MI 48350
Phone: 248-***-**** Cell: 586-***-****
E-mail: abg4g9@r.postjobfree.com Web: www.butlervision.net
CAREER SUMMARY
A creative, highly motivated Senior Graphic Designer with 21 years of
design experience. A strong
sense of design combined with in-depth computer application
capability. Strengths include,
attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast and
changing environment. Proven
ability to work with others, engineers, managers, designers, marketing
specialists and clients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAGNA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING 39600 Lewis Drive, Novi, MI 48350
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 1997 - 2008
Documentation drawings for every vehicle and model year for all
existing and future seat programs. Technical illustration and
assembly drawings. Total support for the Sales and Marketing group
which included; Graphics for displays and presentations, poster's
brochures, signage, logos, charts, photo retouching, labels and
Image/Lifestyle display boards for sales presentations to customers.
MSX INTERNATIONAL (formerly Masco Tech) 1220 E. Thirteen
Mile, Warren, MI 48093
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 1991 - 1997
Create and execute two and three-dimensional promotional materials for
both internal and external clients. Projects included presentation
and support materials, product and service brochures, corporate ID,
event promotion, displays, interactive multimedia presentations, etc.
Oversee client meetings to determine project parameters and
requirements. Oversee computer graphic artists; work with account
managers, job coordinators and writers in ideating concepts. Track
projects from concept to completion, and work with outside vendors,
paper suppliers, photographers and printers.
C&C INCORPORATED (Cars & Concepts) 12501 E. Grand River
Avenue, Brighton, MI 48116
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 1988 - 1991
Created artwork and generated ideas relative to C&C products and
services, mainly printed graphic pieces, including literature and
advertisements; also signage for shows, displays, facilities and
vehicle graphics, oversee product photo shoots. Responsible for
following all projects from concept to finish.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER 1986 - 1988
Responsibilities included rough and final layouts for all promotional
materials and special events.
MAXIMA TECHNOLOGIES INC./STEWART WARNER 1811 Rohrerstown Road,
Lancaster, PA 17601
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/CONSULTANT, 2010
Currently working for Maxima Technologies on a freelance basis.
Responsible for designing and producing artwork and coordinating
production of promotional materials for Maxima Technologies. I
developed a brand new corporate identity for Stewart Warner
Performance; which included all brand promotional and marketing
material. I also designed a complete, new line of Stewart Warner
Performance instrumentation gauges for professional racing and
aftermarket applications.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Communication from the College
for Creative Studies,
Detroit, MI, Major: Graphic Design
Baker Community College, Flint, MI, Liberal Arts
Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Liberal Arts
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Adobe CS3, specializing in Photoshop and Illustrator
Knowledge of: Quark Express, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word