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Email: **********@********.***
Address: Address Withheld
City: Spring
State: TX
Zip: 77373
Country: USA
Phone: 281-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $68,000
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Scott A. Tevington
25318 Lancewood Drive
Spring, Texas 77373
Home: 281-***-****
email: **********@********.***
SUMMARY
Utilize my professionalism as well as interpersonal skills for the benefit of the organization while seeking a position as Sr. Graphic Design Specialist. Utilize unique and formative experiences in the creative field with knowledge in team building, training and fostering development for coworkers. Manage, organize and communicate designs to inspire thoughts with a commitment to quality and time sensitivity for the success of an organization.
CAREER SUMMARY
A diversified and qualified professional with 19+ years of experience in creative graphic design, business leadership, marketing support, training & mentoring, and presentation specialization. Directed, conceived and managed: assorted marketing collateral, training & communication materials, internal studies & dashboards, standards & best practices, presentations, data driven charts & timelines, multimedia & videos, and development of comprehensive templates. Thrives on visual and problem solving solutions and challenges. Attention to details and perfection that is an asset to any project. Understanding of concept development, layout composition, color theory and typography. Continually goes above and beyond the call of duty to see a project to completion. History of getting big returns for small dollars and harnessing the tools and skills to get the expected results. Team player with all levels to attain standards and procedures, while maintaining solid relationships with peers and other departments to build desired interaction and leverage joint interest. Have added value for consulting firms, print houses, engineering, telecommunications, retail, restaurants, oil & gas and environmental graphics companies. Strong partnership and communication with Managers on strategies and provide feedback on development and lessons learned. Sensitive to logistics and cost saving, commitment to precision and dedication that contributes to the increased revenue and growth of a dynamic business organization.
*Worked on innovative and interactive posters projects Board of Director meetings for Reliant, streamlined cost reduction and develop production methods. Posters originally costing $45,000, then reduced ~$2,000 while using PowerPoint and best practices.
*Senior Designer at the Texas A&M Commission Investigation of the 1999 Bonfire tragedy in College Station. Responsible for confidential graphic and data creation of Commission report and presentation that was presented to the press and public in Reed Arena. Report and findings were seen by ~4,000,000 people and created awareness for safety and construction standards.
CRITICAL SKILLS
HARDWARE
*PC proficient
*MAC trained
*Scanner
*Digital & Video camera
*Color & B&W printers
*Thumb & external hard drives
*Copy & fax machines
*Laminating machine
*3-hole and GBC binding
*Great interpersonal skills
*Flexible
*Communication (excellent written & verbal skills)
*Meet deadlines
*Innovative & cost effective
*Tools of the trade mastery
*Willing to go the extra mile
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Halliburton - Central Marketing 2010-Current
Visual Information Specialist/Graphic Designer
Managed and produced multiple projects ranging from printed agendas, business development/ marketing presentations, stretch banners, rolling plasma kiosks, interface designs, corporate templates, presentation toolkit, posters, CD covers, assisted and attended technical marketing events with Director of Tech Marketing for worldwide clients. Assisted and supported VPs, Directors, Managers, and peers.
*Helped in winning client contracts ~$15M+ based on branded agendas and presentations
*Assisted Western Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere VPs in developing comprehensive presentations for HAL Academy 2011 and 2012, viewed and sourced by ~3,000+ internal employees
Clearpoint Creative 2010-Current
Presentation Specialist/Graphic Designer
Created multiple presentations for Halliburton Central Marketing Department. Developed templates and presentations for Suarage Research, Inc.. Recreated 100 page document from a print-out for Noble Energy for executive usage.
*Created presentation for Halliburton VP of Western Hemisphere for HAL Academy 2010, created standards for other events and increased branded visibility 20% internally and externally
NEO Graphic Design Services 2009-Current
Graphic Design Consultant/Specialist
Manage, consult and direct on projects. Handle billing, time management and scheduling, customer relations, marketing and sales. Consult and design on multiple creative projects ranging from logos, template development, brochures, marketing collateral, video, photography, postcards, T-shirts, newsletter, mural, newspaper ads, and marketing collateral.
*Designed logo for local organization to gain branding and exposure. Logo received press attention and gained recognition. Worked with President and Secretary. Project increased visibility by 30%
Katzenbach Partners 2004-2009
Visual Center Supervisor
Manage multiple projects and staff, delegate projects, detailed and organized. Support corporate and department graphic needs. Work with leadership on outsourcing initiatives. Document and production support, proofing, binders, posters, whitepaper, signage, multimedia presentations, video, soundtracks, animation, flash, training, scorecards, illustrations, diagrams, data driven, mapping.
*Created unique interactive posters for Texas High School Project for executive team learning and problem solving initiative. Process increased productivity and solutions by 50%
ARES Corporation 2003-2004
Visual Communication Specialist
Designed corporate design standards and PowerPoint template creation to streamline work. Developed oversized graphics, animated slideshows, and supporting marketing materials. Developed corporate brochure design, logo designs, production request form, photo illustrations/collages.
*Involved in developing proposals and graphics for acquiring NASA's International Space Station contract worth $178,000,000. Received certificate of appreciation.
McKinsey & Company, Inc. 1995-2003
Visual Artists Specialist/Team Leader
Produce corporate-wide graphics and color/B&W multimedia/animated presentations, following corporate standards. Team Leader: coordinate team schedules, set deadlines and assignment allocation. Produce creative recruiting and administrative materials: newsletters, posters, flyers, logos and T-shirts. Have working knowledge and relationships with outside vendors to meet company needs.
*Lead role on organizing and designing materials for United Way, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and American Heart Walk campaigns. Raised $28,000. First place t-shirt design.
EDUCATION
Art Institute (GPA 3.75) Houston, TX Diploma Visual Communication 1986-1987
The Art Institute Houston, TX Certificate Desktop Publishing 1989
National Task Force Houston, TX Certificate Project Management 1990
Community College Houston, TX Credit Desktop & Graphics 1993
The Art Institute Houston, TX Certificate Photoshop 3 1996
Community College Houston, TX Credit Photoshop 4 1998
Community College Houston, TX Credit Web Production (HTML) 1999
New Horizons Houston, TX
Certificate Flash MX 2003
The Art Institute Houston, TX Credit Flash 2006
American Management Houston, TX Certificate Managing People 2008
Lonestar College Houston, TX Certificate InDesign 2010
Lonestar College Houston, TX Certificate Dreamweaver 2010
Halliburton University Houston, TX Certificate Blood Borne Pathogens 2011
Halliburton University Houston, TX Certificate Code of Business Conduct 2011
Halliburton University Houston, TX Certificate Drug Free Workplace 2011
Halliburton University Houston, TX Certificate Environmental Awareness 2011
Halliburton University Houston, TX Certificate Ergonomics - General 2011
Halliburton University Houston, TX Certificate Explosive - General 2011
Halliburton University Houston, TX Certificate Hazard Communication 2011
Halliburton University Houston, TX Certificate Radiation - General 2011
American Heart Association Houston, TX Certificate Heartsaver First Aid 2011
Lonestar College Houston, TX Certificate Illustrator 2011
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Member AIGA Houston, TX Attended two graphic conferences 1997-99
First Place Winner Houston, TX JDF Corporate T-Shirt contest 1999
Senior Designer Houston, TX Texas
A&M Bonfire tragedy investigation 1999
Certificate of Appreciation Houston, TX
International Space Station contract $178M 2003
Supervisor / Designer Houston, TX
Comprehensive training guide & templates 2007
Star Reward-Halliburton Houston, TX Tech Marketing event (presenter) 2010
MVP Award-Halliburton Houston, TX Analyst Day support 2010
Star Reward-Halliburton Houston, TX PLEP 2011 (team) 2011
Star Reward-Halliburton Houston, TX HAL Academy 2011 (event in San Antonio) 2011
MVP Award-Halliburton Houston, TX Template development and Toolkit 2011
Applause Award-Halliburton Houston, TX Service Quality - Dir. Technical Marketing 2012
Applause Award-Halliburton Houston, TX Service Quality - Dir. Technical Marketing 2012