Management Design
Resume:
Douglas K. Bobilya
Hartsel, CO 80449
****.*******@*****.***
http://www.dougbobilya.wordpress.com/
SUMMARY
Award-winning graphic designer with extensive experience in creative media
management including brand/logo design and implementation, presentation
design, script writing, video production and editing. Recognized for
improving quality and containing costs. Expertise in database workflow
management, traffic coordination, process optimization, proposal
illustration and coordination. TOP SECRET Clearance with success in highly
regulated environments.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Proficient in learning new software while maintaining high speed and
accuracy
. Production of multi-purpose graphics using Adobe Illustrator and
Photoshop
. Page layout production using Quark Xpress and Adobe InDesign
. Video and web skills using Adobe DreamWeaver, Flash, Premiere, Camtasia
Studio
. Administration using Microsoft Office Products
. Graphic Design, Illustration, Workflow Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RAYTHEON COMPANY, Aurora, CO 2000 - 2011
Team Lead, Aurora Media Productions, Industrial Com Graphic Designer II
(Production Manager for Creative Media & Design, Senior Designer for
Special Projects)
. Managed multiple sites' workflow, suggested process improvements, and led
special high-profile design projects. Guided team through period of
organizational change, proposed workflow management strategy to Vice
President and trained entire team on use of the database tool that was
implemented.
. Designed and implemented a creative management tool across multiple sites
which streamlined workflow between the sites, consolidated production
management (cost reduction of approximately $60K), and improved metrics
and reporting to management.
. Designed, developed and implemented training package to certify key
employees to use a Creative Media & Design Toolkit to create their own
corporate-branded layouts. Acted as project lead and coordinated all
aspects of training package including presentation materials,
advertising, newsletters, virtual training, user guide and feedback
mechanisms. Project realized approximately ($81K cost savings) and
allowed our department to re-focus that time toward strategic
initiatives.
. Supervised, motivated and mentored 20 (16 employees and 4 contractors)
Graphic and Web Designers in production of corporate collaterals and web
sites for Intranet/Internet.
. Delivered results on time and within budget through efficient
coordination of all incoming/ outgoing projects. Built strong
relationships with customers and vendors while determining appropriate
resources.
. Evaluated hardware and software needs, maintained inventory, negotiated
contract terms with vendors, wrote purchase requisitions and coordinated
installations.
. Honored by Raytheon IIS Communications in 2009 with the "Living the
Values" Integrity Award.
. Received Bronze and Silver Telly Awards for 2008 Raytheon Energy
Conservation video.
. Expedited approvals for web and graphics projects through local and
corporate communications departments.
. Produced complex artwork for posters, brochures, fliers, web sites,
advertisements, etc.
. Led artwork production for multi-million and billion dollar commercial
and Government proposals.
LOCKHEED MARTIN ASTRONAUTICS, Littleton, CO 1998 - 2000
Sr. Creative Illustrator
. Directed Illustrators in consistent artwork production for commercial and
Government proposals.
. Trained 20+ employees in software techniques of a variety of graphics
software packages.
. Produced complex artwork for posters, brochures, slide presentations,
book figures, video display graphics, and logos.
ROLLS-ROYCE ALLISON, Indianapolis, IN Prior to 1998
Senior Graphic Specialist
. Designed visuals for in-house corporate clients including layouts for
multi-color brochures, slide presentations, animations, 3-D models,
exhibition displays, web page visuals, and technical drawings.
. Researched, recommended, and implemented acquisition of all new equipment
and trained 8 employees in hardware/software use.
. Consulted with executive level managers in planning of graphic projects.
. Implemented and maintained on-line photo database for departmental and
corporate-wide use. Improving photo re-use by approximately 20%.
. Supervised team of 16 artists who were recognized for outstanding
performance in development of proposal packaging design.
EDUCATION
. BA, Visual Communications Design, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
(5.49-6.0 GPA)
. Certified 6-Sigma Specialist
. Completed Lockheed Martin Leadership Training
. Completed Raytheon Leadership Training
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