Manager Design

John Lynch / Creative Designer

Website: www.JohnLynchDesign.com

Email: *****@**.*** Phone: 703-***-****

Washington DC, 20001

Summary of Qualifications

Seven years commercial and federal graphic experience, specializing in the print and web mediums,

with a reputation for clean and effective designs.

Strong understanding of the design process and project implementation, while maintaining a great

appreciation for the art of design and delivering tight messages that efficiently communicate to

intended audiences.

Extensive knowledge of and involvement in project life cycle for advertising campaigns, logo

design, corporate identity, branding, collateral design, presentation design, interface design,

multi page publications, flash web sites, strategic communications plans,

strategic plans, email blasts.

Effective team player who enjoys the collaborative process of design, and also possesses

a creative spirit and ability to work independently.

Hold current (active) DHS SECRET clearance (April 2008-present)

Related Experience

Graphic Design:

Created conference materials, promotional giveaways, trade show booths, presentations,

and multi page publications while ensuring internal and external communications were of

optimal quality and consistent with corporate profile and image.

Full marketing campaign: Including email blasts with embedded graphics, posters

development, dedicated web pages, flyers, and videos, and giveaways.

Worked legalistic with AV coordinators, executives, facilities mangers to coordinate

and execute large scale town hall meetings.

Created interactive multipage publications with roll-overs and embedded videos that where

optimized for web output and adhered to 508 compliant standards

Worked with print production specialists to review blues-lines and sign off and approve final

production material prior to full production runs.

Project Management and Customer Communication:

Facilitated meetings with clients to discuss requirements, limitations, wire frames

and project plans.

Proven ability to brief and interact with senior-level government executives

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Technical and Software Skills:

Concept Development, Strategic Planning, Branding and Identity, Art Direction, Print Design,

Advertising, Critical Thinking

HTML, CSS, Spry, Video Production/ Post Production, Video Lighting, Pantone Management

Systems, Photography, Typography, Illustration Design, Brand Identity

Adobe CS4/CS4: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Professional,

Light Room, Quark Express, Camtasia Studio 7, OmniGraffle,

Microsoft Visio 2007, Final Cut Pro

Education

BFA, Graphic Design, Fine Arts

The Art Institute of Washington

Work Experience

matchboxfoodgroup

Brand Consultant / June 2012

Blue Capture

Brand Consultant / May 2012

Alon Inc: ICE

OCIO Client, Strategic Communications Team

Senior IT Specialist / October 2009 present

Sapient Government Services: ICE

OCIO Client,Communications Team

IT Specialist / February 2008 October 2009

American Meat Institute Public Affairs Office

Design Manager / September 2006 October 2008

EXCEED Education

Brand Consultant / July 2007 December 2007

Artistry Catering

Brand Consultant / May 2007

Smiley s Fuel City

Consultant / May 2004 December 2010

Diet-To-Go Marketing & Sales

Design Manager / May 2004 September 2006

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