Design Graphic Designer

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May 09, 2013

Wade Daughtry Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Highly motivated with proven skills in design and production. Strong grip on Adobe CS applications with extensive

pre press experience. Comfortable jumping in wherever needed to get the big, and little, jobs done.

SKILL SUMMARY

• Experienced graphic artist who can take projects from concept to production.

• Executes layouts to meet or exceed company expectations, prepares digital files for output ensuring that all

specs meet printer standards.

• Resourceful, client-focused, detail oriented and organized.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN). Wilsonville, Oregon 2009 - 2013

Design and production of a monthly magazine, including layout and copy editing. Design and production of short-

order print jobs for marketing, events and print advertising. Digital communications including website content, blogs

and social networking site updates. Production of member information distributions. Culling and editing of photo-

graphic material and digital images. Writing articles on industry issues.

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER APCON Inc. Portland, Oregon 2005 - 2009

Print: Manage development of the creative department by developing designs that enhance the company brand and

provide creative input including: Logo development, multi page brochures, labels, PowerPoint graphics and pre-

sentations, direct mail and trade show materials. Pre-flight files and prepare for print. Maintain creative files, image

archives, and design library. Manage daily workflow with project managers, clients and vendors. Web: Design and cre-

ate mock ups for web pages and web sites by creating concepts in Photoshop before handing over to web developers

to hand code. Design banner advertisements and online newsletters. Photography: Maintain and operate inhouse pho-

tography studio. Shoot all products for print collateral and web. Organize photo shoots and procure stock photography.

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER Collectors Press Inc. Portland, Oregon 2001 - 2005

Develop and direct creative for book design, multi page catalogs, direct mail, magazine ads/reviews, and other printed

materials. Design and production of award winning coffee table books. Complete book design, both exterior and

interior that Required comprehensive design solutions and organizational skills with no supervision.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER FLIR Systems Inc. Portland, Oregon 1996 - 2001

Provide creative for the development, standardization, production and distribution of all printed, manufactured and

electronically published marketing collateral. Manage vendor relations for services including pre-press, printing,

hardware,and software. Responsibilities include: Design and production of Product literature, Brochures, Posters,

Data sheets, Sales tools, technical catalogs, Trade Shows Graphics, and various other printed marketing materials.

Corporate image standardization and enforcement. Respond to internal and external requests Video support: Graphic

design, editing, digitizing, rendering, and after effects.

EDUCATION

Otis College of Design Los Angeles, California, BFA Graphic Design

Art Center College of Design Pasadena, California