Graphic Designer Design
Resume:
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Career Ambition
I wish to continue my career in Graphic
Design in a position in which my creative
thinking, visual problem solving skills, and
technical abilities will be challenged and
enhanced through the creative process in
a professional work environment.
Methodology and Approach
I approach the creative process as a
problem solving scenario in which logical
steps are followed to achieve a desired
effect in visually communicating with a
specific audience. In doing so I employ
creative thinking and problem-solving skills
acquired and refined through current and
past design experience and visual
communication skills (technical or
otherwise) learned in traditional
environments as well as self-education.
References
Melissa (Missy)
Trevallion Hespenhide
Senior Technical Writer and Editor
Faneuil, Inc.
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Lisa Fitzpatrick
Marketing Manager
Faneuil, Inc.
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Lance Drs
Creative Manager
CDW
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Frank Tysl
Senior Graphic Designer
ETA hand2mind
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Qualifications
My employed experience, in both agency
and corporate in-house settings, has left
me primarily with solid experience and
understanding of print design. The majority
of my freelance experience, as well as
secondary job responsibilities, has
afforded me a fundamental-to-intermediate
knowledge of digital interface design and
web development.
My career and experience, now spanning
20 years, has rewarded me with the ability
to welcome any design challenge and
successfully see it from concept to
execution to production and delivered
product.
Software and
Technology
Experience
Comprehensive and Seasoned Graphic Designer
I am a mid-career Graphic Design professional with a well-rounded repertoire of print and digital abilities. Naturally inquisitive and artistic and possessing the wisdom of firm career experience, I have fashioned myself into an ideal successful candidate for any position requiring a blend of creativity and technological talent.
ChrisKrapf
Overview
CDW
Vernon Hills, Il.
Dec 2000 - Apr 2005
Graphic Designer
Primary Responsibilities
Retail technology catalog design
and production
Editorial and collateral design
Brand stewardship
Secondary Responsibilities
Direct Mail/Direct Response
PDF sellsheet design
Illustration
Technology troubleshooting and administration
Accomplishments
Original Adobe Creative Suite beta tester
Member of team incorporating new catalog
production workflows, migrating from
Quark XPress to original InDesign
Developed and implemented new catalog
and editorial design standards
Key member of team working with external
agency re-branding
Graphic Designer
Primary Responsibilities
Direct mail and direct
marketing (customer
relationship management,
and political and non-profit
fundraising)
Secondary
Responsibilities
Company website
design and maintenance
Functional database
design and development
Accomplishments
Design and development
of company website
using Flash
Developed company-wide
project workflow system,
inclusive of production
management, project
tracking, and creative
asset processing and
tracking tools
Senior Graphic Designer/
Photographer
Primary Responsibilities
Pet Supply catalog design
and production
Product and pet model photography
Image editing and processing
Secondary Responsibilities
General advertising
Direct mail
Product packaging
Email blast design
Retail signage
Functional database
design and development
Accomplishments
Redesign of catalog
Improvement of photo and
image standards
Streamlined and automated
production and processing
workflows
Managed week-long bi-annual
professional photography shoots
Developed functional ROI
monitoring database to analyze
catalog pages for cost-to-print of
product offerings
Graphic Designer
Primary Responsibilities
Business Development
Proposal and presentation materials design
and production
Template artwork
Binding artwork and production
Infographic design
Technology and workflow illustration
Operations Support
Client communication
Signage
Recruiting advertising
Corporate Support
Management presentation materials
Event support
Premium production
Show and exhibit displays, materials, and giveaways Website design and maintenance
Brand stewardship
Accomplishments
Redesigned original company website
Organized and managed company's contact center
and executive management photography sessions
Improved standards for design and cohesiveness of
proposal materials
Developed processes and standards for bringing
printing and production s in-house, resulting in
significant cost savings and reduction in required production lead-times
Nexus Direct
Virginia Beach, Va.
July 2005 - Nov 2007
Care A Lot Pet Supply
Virginia Beach, Va.
Jan 2008 - Mar 2011
Faneuil, Inc.
Hampton, Va.
Apr 2011 - Present
ChrisKrapf
Career History
Various Freelance
Sept 1996 - Present
Committed Freelance
CDW Apr - Sep 2005 Web Teks Apr 2007 - Jul 2010 SimpleScapes Jun 2007 - Apr 2011 ac7j2l@r.postjobfree.com • 757-***-**** • krapfcreative.com (please contact to request password)
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