Objective

I am a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in print design, marketing and multimedia that is seeking a Graphic Designer position at a company that will utilize my knowledge and experience for mutual growth and success. Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design 1998 Rhode Island College Creative Expertise Software Proficiencies

Logo Development Windows and Mac Platforms

Corporate Identity Development Adobe Creative Suite Direct Mail Marketing QuarkXPress

Email Marketing Microsoft Office

Brochures Computer Maintenance

Newsletters File Backup

Large Format Design Proofers, RIPs, and Computer-to-Plate Systems Marketing Campaigns Digital Printers and Copiers

Experience

Assistant Graphic Production Manager Mallard Printing October 2017 - Present

• Prepared artwork for offset, digital, and wide format printing.

• Created Print Ready Files and review supplied files for potential problems and communicate issues. Creative Director CFS, Inc. April 2014 - October 2017

• Developed innovative corporate identities and marketing materials for clients to increase revenue and brand recognition – Managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion.

• Collaborated with clients to create the initial vision, conceive designs and consistently meet deadlines and requirements.

• Developed print materials including brochures, flyers, posters, signage, postcards, newsletters, newspaper ads and forms for clients.

• Provided proposal layouts and designs under deadlines and within budget. Design Department Manager Professional Business Solutions April 2001 - March 2014

• Maintained constant communication with clients to ensure their satisfaction with each project milestone, leading to repeat business, referrals, and revenue increases.

• Managed vendors, printers and other parties to promptly research and resolve production questions and problems.

• Collaborated with sales representatives to ensure that jobs were scheduled and ready for production.

• Translated clients’ ideas into design for newsletters, promotional materials and sales collateral.

• Maintained and updated the company website.

• Managed personalized customer portals from which customers could administer and order inventory.

• Scheduled and trained new staff members – developed a team focused on client service, productivity and teamwork.

• Image scanning, color correction, preflighting customer files, and prepared files for production.

• Developed procedures to ensure prompt backup of client files. Portfolio samples are available at logototheleft.com References are available upon request.

For more information I can be reached at 508-***-**** or ac4ln9@r.postjobfree.com.