Graphic Designer

Phone: 513-***-****

Gilbert Driver Email: aca0mn@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Graphic Designer/Illustrator and Layout Professional, with demonstrated success in

design and development of marketing and manufacturing collateral materials, point-of-sale, tech-

nical literature, as well as print advertising. Possess excellent skills within all industry-based soft-

ware application programs. Currently using Adobe Creative Suite.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Design

• Layout

• Exceptional computer skills

• Attention to detail

• Efficient time management

• Effective problem solving

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• DreamWeaver web design course with ProTrain & True North Career Services

• Over Twenty years’ experience with graphic oriented software (Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe

Illustrator-Adobe CS, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXpress). Experience with earlier versions of design

software as well.

• Cost-effective time management that contributes to bottom line results though timely completion

of projects.

• Self-directed and customer-oriented.

• Goal oriented with successful track record of meeting or exceeding client goals and objectives.

EXPERIENCE:

(February 1992 to Present)

Artistic Entrepreneurs Cincinnati, OH

Independent Contractor (Graphic Design)

Graphic design and layout of brand development activities including trademarks, collateral materi-

als and Magazine/Newspaper layout and advertisement.

• Design and layout of TRI-STATE Talk magazine (Suggs Publication).

• Created new graphic designs to support literary publications for A. Ruth Creations.

• Created new graphic designs for client New Attitudes and Imagery Creations.

• Graphic designer for Harrison Group Inc., advertising agency focused on print media.

Ghent Manufacturing Lebanon, OH (February 2008 to January 2010)

Graphic Designer

Created “boards” for VividBoardTM sublimation process for boards up to 8’ x 4’ from client spec-

ifications.

• Managing processes and data connected to VividboardTM.

• Designing and editing VividBoardTM images for integration into VividBoardTM website.

• Produced and edited final artwork based on client’s original objectives and/or basic information

given, such as categories and data.

• Designed unique graphic presentations to impact the desired target.

• Expertise in multiple graphic software applications including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe

Illustrator, QuarkExpress and InDesign.

NuTone Inc. - Cincinnati, OH (March 2000 to August 2007)

Layout/Graphic Artist

Responsible for the daily maintenance of manufacturing and marketing-related data bases which

include technical literature and product information.

• Marketing & technical literature support.

• Managed software platform conversion from Macintosh (Mac) OS to Microsoft Windows XP,

increased productivity by 75%.

• Revised product insert information including installation and operating instructions, system man-

uals and all packaging materials to facilitate daily production schedule.

• Managed, designed and produced new product release and promotional sell sheets utilized by

sales organization and the trade.

• Customized dealer sales presentations on behalf of regional and territory sales management.

• Creatively directed new point-of-sale materials distributed to the wholesale trade to build prod-

uct awareness, and support in educating the public while securing new product sales.

• Design and creation of Photo-Realistic artwork for product packaging, catalog, technical litera-

ture, and collateral material.

Instant Replay Film /Video Productions - Cincinnati, OH (March 1989 to February 1997)

Video Editor/Graphics

Development of customized video programs to support advertising and marketing initiatives for

clients who included Proctor and Gamble, Cincinnati Eye Institute and Watson Inc.

• Designed, produced, and edited marketing and business related videos to support company meet-

ings and new product launches for Proctor and Gamble.

• Designed, produced and edited technical video documenting new eye care surgery procedures

and equipment on behalf of Cincinnati Eye Institute earning accolades for composition and

delivery.

• Edited television advertising on behalf of Watson’s Pool and Patio Company leading to increase

in sales of pools, spas, pool tables, tanning beds and patio furniture.

EDUCATION:

Brown Mackie College Associate’s Degree - Audio/Video Productions

New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts – New Orleans, LA

University of Cincinnati’s Design Architecture Art & Planning

Portfolio available upon request.

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