Joseph T. Man
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312-***-**** mobile I 630-***-**** home
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Summary
Accomplished, detail oriented art director with a proven record driving
business for diverse industries. Passion for creating sharp, professional,
and unique designs and messages that immediately attract attention and
drive responses. Skilled in developing high-impact marketing materials,
brand identities, and print designs. Track record of meeting the most
demanding deadlines, communicating effectively with cross-functional teams,
and leading by example. Dedicated to finding the most cost-effective and
creative solutions for all challenges. Known for taking a hands-on approach
in directing artists, collaborating with clients, and bringing creative
concepts to life.
Notable Skills
Marketing and Advertising Promotional Conceptualization; Direct Mail;
Newspaper Ads;
Retail Marketing; Direct Response (DR) Campaigns;
Point-Of-Purchase (POP) Displays; Interactive
Campaigns
Artistic Leadership Graphic Design; Conceptual Direction; Photography
Art Direction;
Typography; Layouts and Compositions; Font and Color
Management;
Photo Shoot Oversight; Multimedia Development
Business Development Identity Development; Logo Design; Customer Service;
Company Branding; Client Interviews; Corporate
Communications;
Digital Client Relationship Management (CRM)
Print Materials Brochures; Newsletters; Publications; Posters and Signs;
Collateral Materials; Printing Buying; Digital File
Management
Team Management Staff inspiration and Training; Hiring and Recruiting;
Project Management; Production Oversight;
Presentations;
Cross-Functional Communications; Budget Management
Career Success
2009 - Present TinMen Design Group, Inc.
eMarketing Business Consultant
Helps clients translate their business vision into
reality, by clarifying and
revitalizing purpose, boosting growth, and increasing
organizational
performance. To provide the specific, hands-on
expertise our clients
need as they need it, while, at the same time,
providing an experienced,
knowledgeable advisor to listen, brainstorm, and
guide by utilizing a full
range of Internet services such as web design, search
engine
optimization, e-mail campaign and blog promotion.
1999 - 2009 International Engineering Consortium
Director of Creative Design Group
Head of Graphics and Web Department-responsible for
the entire
company's creative directions/eMarketing initiatives,
promoting its
worldwide technology conferences, exhibitions,
publications, and on-line
media products. To manage and mentor the in-house
creative team,
supervise pre/post print and on-line production-
including all on-line and
direct-mail marketing projects from start to finish.
To research, analyze
and make final print buying decisions in Asia, Europe
and the Americas
using a unique print quoting system to ensure cost
efficiency while
maintaining the highest print quality.
Key Achievements + 4 major promotions within 9 years of employment
+ Help grow one of the company's international
events Broadband World Forum Europe-from 300 to 6500
attendees
+ Created and successfully implemented a unique
print quoting system-actively reducing the cost of
most print projects from 15-65%
1998 - 1999 Skil & Bosch Power Tool Company
Senior Graphic Designer/Coordinator
Responsible for all phases of planning and conceptual
design of
corporate identity, promotional materials,
advertisement, printed
collateral, point-of-purchase and on-line
publications. Total management
of projects including coordinating with marketing
department,
photographers, illustrators and press vendors.
Responsible for overall
visual impact and design effectiveness.
Tools
eMarketing Proven Ability to Develop & Implement eMarketing
Solutions
DHTML, HTML, CSS, Firework, Dreamweaver, Flash
Animation, FBML
Hardware Expertise in maintaining & troubleshooting MAC
Computers
Provided technical support to all Mac users within
the creative team to
resolve any hardware, software, network or cross-
platform issues, also
responsible for implementing new software and to
perform any
necessary system upgrades.
Software Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver,
Acrobat Pro
Layout and Video Production
QuarkXPress, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, iDVD, 3D Max
Studio
Microsoft Office
MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Entourage
Qualifications
1999 - Present Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Certified Expert Certification for Adobe
Photoshop
1991 - 1994 College of Dupage - Glen Ellyn, IL
A.A.S Degree in Advertising Design and Illustration
Additional Certification in Computer Graphic Design
Online Portfolio
Graphic Design Samples http://tinmendg.com/images/joseph_man.pdf
Recent Website Creations http://tinmendg.com
http://number1save.com/