Quality Assurance Design

fran johnson abh02d@r.postjobfree.com

**W*** Willow Lane Warrenville, IL 60555 (815)

*** - ****

CREATIVE SERVICES/ART DIRECTOR/ASSOC. CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Design Direction & Production / Strategic Planning / Web-based & Graphic

Design / B2B & B2C Vendor & Client Relations / Advertising & Marketing /

Performance Improvement / Budgets

I am a dynamic, uniquely talented media and design expert that applies

artistic and strategic talents to brand and expand product and

organizational images. My project experience has generated successes for

companies in publishing, software, banking, hospitality, health care, heavy

equipment, construction, electronics and more.

Directing intricate media campaigns, I drive the creative process from

concept and application to national and global promotion. A strategic

problem solver, I design and implement project completion processes that

meet business deadlines and capitalize on the capabilities of artistic

personnel. My skills include:

o Conceiving and developing strategic and savvy multi-media advertising

campaigns

o Mentoring and honing the talents of up and coming design professionals

o Coordinating across departments to meet accelerated creative deadlines

o Conceiving, repairing and building brands

o Directing all facets of design and production for monthly publications

I earned a BS in Comprehensive Arts from Illinois State University. A blend

of media and design experience, creative vision and the ability to leverage

advancements in graphics technology have led to my continued success in

both corporate and agency work environments.

Software Proficiencies: QuarkXPress, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Font

Reserve, Extension Suitcase Fusion, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe

Bridge, Flightcheck, Roxio, Robohead and all Microsoft programs.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Applied latest graphics technology. Hired by FTD to revamp graphics

department while working in direction with four diverse department heads.

Improved design capabilities with the application of new software. Brought

numerous outsourced tasks in-house, saving $500K+ in the first year.

Expanded available services, thus improving existing client relationships

and driving new business.

Streamlined work flow. FTD designers were inundated with projects without a

work flow prioritization process. Created a project coordination program

that received immediate approval from management. Implemented the cross-

departmental process within five months, increasing design productivity by

80%.

Improved agency systemization during rapid expansion. Hayes Marketing

worked with many freelance artists and was not organized or prepared for

the inundation of new clients. Set-up a server and cataloging system,

training staff and clientele on its capabilities and functions. Took on

three new projects with zero client complaints.

Maximized resources. A large percentage of Studio A's revenue came from the

publication side of their business. Implemented a project assignment

process to maximize the availability of the six staff designers.

Accommodated a large expansion in the publishing business while taking on

25 new projects with complex design needs.

CAREER HISTORY

Art Director/Creative Services Manager, FTD International, 2007 to Present.

A multi-million dollar floral marketing company. Directed five designers in

the creation of all graphics applied to FTD web presence, print, trade show

and POP displays. Defined work flow process that decreased project

production time an average of 50%.

Art Director, Studio A Advertising, 2005 to 2007. Long standing advertising

and publishing agency. Supervised design, production and quality assurance

for both divisions of the agency. Oversaw 10 employees and large project

budgets. Produced monthly publications, while simultaneously directing an

average of 20 on-going projects.

Creative Services Director, Hayes Marketing, 2004 to 2005. Marketing and

promotions services company specializing in manufacturing organizations.

Managed planning and agency design activities. Created annual reports,

brochures, websites and international business reports. Set-up intricate

graphics server access system.

Earlier: Art Director, Cratty & Company. Art Director, Heinzeroth &

Associates. Owner, Fran Johnson Design.

Additional: I am a fine arts oil painter, skier and hiker. I've served as a

board member for Mothers Establishing Life's Direction, helping teenage,

unwed mothers.

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