Graphic Designer

Location:

St. Louis, MO

Salary:

40,000-50,000

Posted:

July 14, 2018

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GRAPHIC

DESIGNER

A strong and diverse knowledge in a variety of programs.

Rapid comprehension of software and work environments. A unigue eye for design with progressive artistic concepts. Passion for producing a nished product

that will exceed client expectaions.

These are just some of the qualities I will o er

to you and your company if Hired. I relish the opportunity to show my skills and bring to bear an arsenal of artistic skills that have helped me achieve great success and admiration from clients and co-workers alike. My greatest joy in life is to use my talents to bring happiness and wonder to whomever I can.

- JUNE, 2018 -

DEVIN K BARNES

9027 Doyle Ave. St. Louis, MO

Phone: 314-***-**** Email: *****.******@*******.*** 1

Devin 9027 Doyle K. Ave Barnes St. Louis MO 63114

P: 314-***-****

E: *****.******@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

Dedicated individual offering a diverse background of graphic design skills and experience developed through outstanding work performance and education. Strong leadership skills have allowed me to thrive in increasingly high pressure positions. A passion for problem solving insures that when an issue arises it is handled quickly and effectively. Honesty being a core value I can be counted on to be truthful and straight forward in all things.

EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute, Arnold, Missouri

Associates in Visual Communications (72 hours), GPA 3.13/4.0

•Highest Honors, Spring 2009 & Fall 2009

3ds Max AutoCAD LTE Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator CC Adobe Photoshop CC CorelDraw x3- x6 Flexi10 Rasterlink PowerPoint Mac/PC proficiency Versaworks EnRoute Dr.Abe Microsoft Office Suite Vinyl (cutting/weeding) DTG (printing/pretreating) some manual screen printing ZBrush

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Stout Sign Co. Florissant, MO 6/2015-6/2018

Create design concepts for use by sales team in communications with clients. Interprete design instruction from clients, sales team and owner. Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet web sites. Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed. Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes. Use computer software to generate new images.

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing and fabrication. Program CNC and DXF files for routing of materials to be used by fabrication. Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections. Create CAD drawings illustrating the engineering of sign components for permitting and fabrication Conceptualize and prepare marketing materials for company including pamphlets, fliers, displays, and email/website components

Operate vinyl plotter.

Operate and maintain large format printers.

Exposure to highly skilled printing and fabricating professionals has given me a strong working knowledge of screen printing techniques and processes

Program files for Laser Cutting of materials to be used by fabrication. Operate Laminator.

Fabrication of signs including but not limited to: combining substrates, attaching LED’s, light woodworking, vinyl application, light metalworking, thermal forming, attaching moterized components, paint application KEY SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

DEVINBARNES.WIX.COM/DBDESIGNSTL

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Shirt Kong Inc. St. Peters, MO 6/2014-5/2015

Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts. Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet web sites. Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed. Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes. Use computer software to generate new images.

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. Create print separations as needed for screen printing Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections. Conduct sales, receive materials, customer service, collection and follow up on current pending projects. Conceptualize and prepare marketing materials for company including pamphlets, fliers, displays, and email/website components

Operate vinyl plotter.

Operate and maintain Direct to Garment printer and Pretreat machine. Exposure to highly skilled screen printing professionals has given me a strong working knowledge of screen printing techniques and processes

Understand and implement half toning effects in order to produce an accurate printed representation of digital artwork and minimize color count.

Match pantone colors to customer specifications when necessary. GG

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Gillan Graphics Crestwood, MO 11/2012-5/2014

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. Create print separations as needed for screen printing Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections. Conduct sales, receive materials, customer service, collection and follow up on current pending projects. Conceptualize and prepare marketing materials for company including pamphlets, fliers, displays, and email/website components

Operate vinyl plotter.

Manage Printing/Signage/Engraving/Embroidery departments monitoring production of orders as to keep the entire facility on a timely schedule.

Exposure to highly skilled screen printing professionals has given me a strong working knowledge of screen printing techniques and processes

Understand and implement half toning effects in order to produce an accurate printed representation of digital artwork and minimize color count.

Match pantone colors to customer specifications when necessary. Layout and verify orders to be printed checking quantities, sizing and billing on each. 3

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Sign A Rama Fairview Heights, IL 03/2012-10/2012 Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts. Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet web sites. Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed. Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes. Use computer software to generate new images.

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. Apply for permits, submit graphics for city approval and comply with county standards. Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections. Conduct sales, receive materials, customer service, collection and follow up on current pending projects. Take surveys and measurements for pre-productions; take pictures of areas where signs will be installed, and assist with production and installation when necessary.

Operate vinyl plotter and large printer. .

Conduct sales, receive materials, customer service, collection and follow up on current pending projects. DEVINBARNES.WIX.COM/DBDESIGNSTL

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