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ac3emk@r.postjobfree.com • ashbourne451.wixsite.com/mysite PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished and energetic designer with a solid history of achevement in merchandise product development. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include creative design, graphic computer skills, working with clients and customer service.

SKILLS

• Graphic design & illustration, both digital and traditional

• Adobe Creative Suite graphic software

• Client & Customer Service

• Project Management and Coordination

• Judgement and Decision Making

• Mac and PC fluent

EXPERIENCE

Art Director / Product Developer 10/2005 - Present Arribas Brothers - Lake Buena Vista, FL

• Formulate layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as type style and size, photographs, graphics, materials and decorative style.

• Present final layouts to clients for approval.

• Review and approve art materials, copy materials, direction, and sample proofs with staff members and factories.

• Hire, train and direct staff members who develop design concepts into art layouts for printing and product development.

• Develop graphics, photographs and layouts for product illustration, company logos, signage, corporate print material, glass etching, jewelry, packaging, lasered wood products, figurines and internet media product photography & presentation (web sales, facebook, instagram). Graphic Production Artist

Sonny’s Bar-B-Q Restaurants Corporate HQ -Maitland, FL 02/2002 - 10/2005

• Assemble, typeset, scan, design and produce camera-ready art, film and printer proofs.

• Develop graphics and layouts for menu design, posters, signage, POP displays, newsletters and various corporate printed forms and material.

• Maintain archive of images, photos, and previous work products. Graphic Designer

Night Owl Graphics - Longwood, FL 01/1987 - 02/2002

• Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, sportswear, toys, games, ads, and displays.

• Developed both digital and hand drawn images for brochures, promotional products, newsletters, clothing, toys, assorted branded merchandise products and manuals for theme parks, clothing manufacturers and entertainment companies. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts:

University of Central Florida

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Commissioner, Board Member, Athletic Director and Volunteer for Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading League Association.

• Volunteer Basketball Coach for elementary & middle school age boys.

• High School football volunteer personnel.

• HOA Board Member.

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