Sales Representative Design

Shawn Darst

Art Director

I'm looking for an Art Director position, I have been working as a Jr. Art Director at Targetbase in Irving, Texas. I've worked with clients like Tempur-Pedic, Pharma, Cricket, and Honda. My work includes catalog/magazine design/layout, email designs, self mailers, and packaging. I'm verse in Adobe Suite and very proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Currently I live in Dallas, Texas and ready and willing to relocate for this position.

Resume

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, Texas Graduation December 2011

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration Advertising Design

Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado Business Studies 2000

Awards

Most outstanding Graduate in Advertising Design 2011

Best portfolio in Advertising Design 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jr. Art Director Target base - Irving, Texas 2012 - Present

- Collaborated with other Art Directors, Creative Directors, and Copywriters on multiple projects

- Catalog layouts, E-mail designs, and Self mailers for Tempur-Pedic®

- E-mail designs, event logos, and Self mailers for Cimizia®

- Photoshop rendering for Honda and Acura

- Catalog layouts, and E-mail designs for Cricket

Graphic Artist Team Leader - Plano, Texas January 2012 - March 2012

- Designed logos and uniforms for local and High school sports teams

Senior Sales Representative Cutlery Collection - Dallas, Texas 1995 - 2003

- Scheduling responsibility for retail staff up to 5 - 7 FTE

- Increased sales by 10% during the 1997 Christmas Holiday

FREELANCE DESIGN EXPERIENCE

European Wax Center, Nashville, Tennessee 2 month project, 2012

- Photo manipulation and enhancement for interior and exterior of store

Dr. Bruce J. Tabor Superintendent Wortham ISD, Wortham, Texas 2011 - 2012

- Developed and designed Dr. Tabors personal logo

- Designed personal business cards

Operation Peace of Mind, Garland, Texas 2011 - 2012

- Designed and developed OPM s event brochure for their 2011 annual event

- Currently designing and developing OPM s event brochure and flyer for their 2012 annual event

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

US Navy Veteran, Iraq War Honorable Discharge 2003 - 2008

- Assessed multiple entry and exit points on multiple US bases and overseas in Iraq/Kuwait

- Established and maintained a Proficient Readiness Group and received multiple awards

SKILLS

Technical

- Adobe Photoshop

- Adobe InDesign

- Adobe Illustrator

- Adobe Dreamweaver

- Corel Painter

- Microsoft Office Word

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft Powerpoint

Design

- Illustrations

- Multi Page Documents

- Pre-Press

- Logo Design

- Photo Manipulation

- Digital Paintings

- Branding

- Photo Enhancement

Management

- Team Leader

- Presentations

- Marketing

- Advertising

- Time Management

- Communication

- Attention to Detail

- Organization

Seeking

Full-time

Experience

Mid-level

Skills

Creative Direction, Design

Industry

Print, TV/Radio

Website

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POST DATE: 10.05.2012

Dallas, TX

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