Manager Design

Tony Rogers

**** ********* ****** • Lakewood, CA 90712

562-***-**** • Mobile 562-***-**** • ************@**.**.***

OVERVIEW

Strong leadership skills, extensive experience in managing the design and print process, problem

solving, engaging clients and directing design teams; knowledgeable in the production of branding

and corporate identity, concept and strategy development; well organized, positive attitude with great

attention to detail under tight deadlines.

EXPERIENCE

April 2008 - April 2009: Freelance Graphic Designer • Grand Prix Association of Long Beach

Designed souvenir programs, event posters, marketing programs, ticket brochures. Press checks.

April 2005 - March 2008: Print Manager/Graphic Designer • Gelson’s Markets

Design and oversee of promotional event collateral. Ensure that sign requests align with policies and

brand standards. Responsible for the design and print process, including press checks of monthly

newsletters and ROP ads. Negotiate with vendors. Estimate time required to complete requests.

Oversee digital assets.

April 1997 - July 2004: Creative Manager • Grand Prix Association of Long Beach

Managed the design of souvenir programs, event posters, marketing programs, ticket brochures, ad

campaigns, trade shows as well as all other related collateral materials for 7 major sports facilities (14

major events) throughout the United States. Responsible for all photography/photographers/photoshoots

at each facility. Duties included the development, quoting and facilitating of the entire printing process

from concept to delivery under tight deadlines and cost restrictions often specializing in unique design

elements. Experience with both web and sheet-fed presses.

Specific skills:

Brainstorming/conceptualizing Client interaction/strong communication skills

Budgeting/estimating Designing/preparing files for final output

Proofing bluelines/matchprints/press checks

Web Design: Designed, organized and built 8 corporate websites. Daily duties included content

contribution of new photos, links and copy as well as managing the administrative side of the

websites such as daily publishing, backup and access control. Sample website URL’s: longbeachgp.com

1988 - 1996: Sales/Marketing Manager • Amrex Electrotherapy Equipment

Managed worldwide dealer network. Equipment in-service to end-user and dealers. Implemented

marketing/advertising strategies. Designed equipment manuals, coporate logos, business cards,

letterhead, marketing brochures, forms, ads and collateral for electrotherapy equipment. Responsible

for product photo shoots. Trafficked materials for publication ads and direct mail pieces.

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Platt College, Cerritos, CA March 1997

SKILLS (Mac/PC Platforms)

Proficiency in a wide variety of graphic design and Microsoft software including:

QuarkXPress MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Adobe InDesign CS Adobe Photoshop CS Acrobat Reader/Distiller

REFERENCES

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