Design Designer

Daniel S. Abrigg

( Contact Number ( *******@*********.*** ( 3900 N. Greenview #3 (

Chicago, IL 60613

( Graphic/Web Designer (

Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic/Web Designer with significant

years of experience in providing an exceptional performance in both print

and web design. Ability to create designs, concepts, and sample layouts

based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.

Extensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in

production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or

situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

. Excellent Strategist - Provide solutions that boost productivity and

efficiency across the organization. Quickly identify problem areas and

. implement effective solutions to meet goals.

. Exceptional organizational skills - Consistently recognized by

colleagues for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem

resolution in fast-paced environments.

. Strong sense of responsibility - Solid professional standards;

excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving

results while implementing business solutions to meet a diversity of

needs.

. Computer Skills - Proficient in software applications including:

QuarkXPress, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe

Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash and Adobe

Fireworks. I also possess a working knowledge and understanding of

HTML and CSS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer ( Chicago, IL 2009-Present

Played a key role as Independent freelance graphic/web designer providing design,

production and consulting to clients

Developed design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues

Used innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time

and client

Clients serviced included Hewitt Associates, Sassoli Inc., GSP Marketing and

Straightline Design

Senior Designer: UPSHOT ( Chicago, IL 2008-2009

Senior Designer for implementation of new Design Studio

Worked closely with Print Production, Creative and Account Management departments

to establish work flow process and ensure industry print production standards and

adhere to client brand style guidelines

Projects taken from concept through production included POS, Sales Promotion

materials, FSI and Tear Pads, Advertisements, Logo Design and Posters

Clients serviced included Kraft, Disney, Miller Beer Company, Proctor & Gamble,

Tremor and Aircell.com

Freelance Graphic Design and Production ( Chicago, IL

2007-2008

Freelance design and production for Burrell Marketing Communications, Energy BBDO,

A. Daigger, Draft FCB, Upshot and Two x Four

Contract Graphic Design and Production: National City Bank ( Cleveland, OH

Jul-Sept 2007

On-site Contract Freelance Designer in the Creative Services Department. Projects

included ads, logos, flyers, brochures, direct mail collateral and posters

Performed Graphic design and production of all NCB print related materials

Freelance Graphic Design: Crowl, Montgomery & Clark ( North Canton, OH

2006-2007

Interpreted the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their

purpose

Projects included POP collateral, advertising, and Charts/Graphs/Illustrations for

PowerPoint presentations

Digital Designer: DRAFTFCB ( Chicago, IL 1999-2006

Served as Production Designer for the In-house graphics studio 1999-2004. 100% Comp

and keyline/production

Designed Logo for In-house graphics studio, RESOURCE STUDIO

Reported to Group Creative Director of Hampton Inn, Kraft and S.C. Johnson and

Company

Projects included ads, logos, brochures, storyboards, CD covers, direct mail

collateral, T-Shirts and posters

Key Accomplishment:

Earned rapid advancement to Digital Designer in 2004 after demonstrating the

ability and desire to work smarter and faster to become top producer under minimal

supervision

Senior Computer Graphic Designer: OGILVY & MATHER ( Chicago, IL

1995-1999

Performed keylining of all Ogilvy & Mather print assignments. Projects included

logos, flyers, banners, brochures, storyboards, direct mail and all in-house agency

collateral

Created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout

principles and esthetic design concepts

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Specialized Technology. Majoring in Visual Communications.

Concentration on Graphic Design and Advertising Art: ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH (

Pittsburgh, PA 1983-1986

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