D ar ryl Way
Pittsboro, NC 27312 abj0qk@r.postjobfree.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Recently relocating from Ohio to the Triangle Area of North Carolina, I am
currently seeking employment opportunities within the graphics industry.
Possessing more than 16 years expertise in the commercial sign industry 10 years
i n freelance graphic design I bring seasoned, results oriented experience to the
t able. Confident in my software knowledge, value added level of skills and industry
experience, my addition would support the growth you are looking for in this
department.
I am highly adept in
• Research
• Concept Generation
• Composition
• Typography Skills
• I l lustration and Page Layout
• Color Coordination
• Image Manipulations
Whether employed for a company or self-employed, I have always demonstrated a
s trong work ethic and believe that quality is delivered through excellent service and
superior artisanship. I believe any job worth doing is worth doing correctly
Providing exceptional service, regularly exceeding that of employers and clients
a like, while maintaining the proper focus and prioritization necessary to succeeding
i n the task at hand. Continually increasing personal standards and expectations
executing concept generation th rough exploratory research as i t relates to the
s trategic goals of the project, examining and implementing basic visual elements
towards finding a final solution in successful visual communications. Taking
D ar ryl Way
289 May Farm Rd 919-***-****
Pittsboro, NC 27312 abj0qk@r.postjobfree.com
responsibili ty for outcome and performance routinely applying acquired leadership
s kills motivating others toward successful objectives.
D ar ryl Way
289 May Farm Rd 919-***-****
Pittsboro, NC 27312 abj0qk@r.postjobfree.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Summa ry of Qualifications
Professional Dependable Responsible Expedient
• Offering over 26 years combined experience
• Commit ted to detail; seeing a project through to a successful completion
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional wri t ten and verbal communication skills
• Capable of learning new skills very quickly
• Advanced computer graphic design and layout skills
• Diligent in remaining versed in current t rends
• Exceeding expectations in product and service
Career Experience
Studio D Graphic Solutions, Garrettsville, OH September 1994 -
P resent
Freelance Design and Custom Sign Studio
• In terview with client to discuss project requirements and objectives
• Design and Build Indoor/Outdoor Signage and Advertising
• Vehicle POP Display Trade Show and Event Advertising
• Collateral Print Media Design Web Sites and other Promotional Products
• Large Format Printing Services
• Architectural Signage and Directories
Sign Concepts, Inc., Cleveland, OH September 2003 –
M arch 2005
Senior Art Production
• Sign Design and Layout
• Fabrication, Finishing and Installation of High End Dimensional and non-
Dimensional Architectural Monument Sign Systems
• Vinyl Applications for Vehicle Advertising
• On-Site Engineering Evaluations for Municipal Projects
Software Expertise
• CorelDRAW v5 thru version x3; CorelPHOTOx3
• Adobe Creative Suite CS4 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
D ar ryl Way
289 May Farm Rd 919-***-****
Pittsboro, NC 27312 abj0qk@r.postjobfree.com
• MicroSoft Office for Windows 97-2003; 2007 (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint,
Outlook)
Education
• Ar t Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division Digital Design Diploma (completing
12/2010)
• Harcourt Learning Centers; Distance Learning in Desktop Publishing and Computer
G raphics
• Cuyahoga Community College
• Ar t Instructional Schools
References
Available Upon Request