Senior Graphic Designer

ANTONIO (TONY) HARGROVE

**** ******** **., ********, ** 77407 . Phone: 912-***-****

Email: ************@*****.*** . LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/tony-

hargrove/2b/705/701

Website: www.ahargrove.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Talented, creative, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with proven

record of success in web design and creation of digital concepts.

Unquestionable ability to translate ideas and concepts into visual

solutions. Exceptional capacity to work independently and meet competing

deadlines. Detail-oriented professional capable of creative problem

solving. Unparalleled ability to contribute to branding through the

development of cutting-edge marketing and advertisement materials.

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, GoLive, and

Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

Specific areas of expertise include:

Web Design Print Layout Organization Creative Problem

Solving

Pre-Press Printing Creative Marketing Typography

Verbal & Written Customer Relations Sketching

Communication Adobe Software Utilization Presentation

Color & Material Definition

Professional Experience

Grove DesignS, Savannah, GA

2010 - Present

Senior Web/Graphic Designer

. Manages projects throughout each phase: planning, creating, and

implementing.

. Conducts initial client interviews to establish project parameters and

scope of work specifications.

. Establishes project cost estimates and budget requirements to fit within

client specifications.

. Provide top-notch customer service for 50+ local businesses.

. Communicates effectively with customers in order to fully understand

their vision.

. Develops cutting-edge websites and prints marketing materials.

SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS, Savannah, GA

1998 - 2010

Senior Advertising Designer

. Created digital and print marketing materials for local business and non-

profit organizations.

. Created attention-grabbing advertisements for the Apartment Finder

publication.

. Managed the pagination of ads in preparation for the printing press.

. Partnered with sales representatives and clients to ensure their needs

were met while enhancing relationships.

. Served as standby professional to manage any advertising or printing

emergencies that arose.

Marketing Designer

. Utilized marketing and advertising skills to ensure consistency with the

company's brand image.

. Assisted with ad hoc projects involving web design as well ad digital

and print communication.

. Served as direct point of contact for clients, external customers, and

vendors to develop marketing strategies.

. Created such innovative printed marketing materials as rack cards,

direct mailers, and bill stuffers.

SAVANNAH ONLINE, Savannah, GA

1997

Web Designer Intern

. Designed and developed promotional materials such as banners, adverts,

website graphics, layouts, web page headers and supporting print

materials for various clients.

DESIGN EXPERIENCE (click link or copy and paste)

Office of the District Attorney Annual Report -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/Annual%20Report%202010.pdf

Upscale Images Brochure -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/Upscale%20Images%20brochure.pdf

Life Move Dance Studio -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/Life-Moves-Dance.jpg

Paws Doggie Day Spa -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/Paws-Doggie-Day-Spa-hlf-pg2.jpg

Hill House Coffee Cafe -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/HillHouse-Cafe-hlf-pg2.jpg

Temple of Glory Conferences -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/ToG%20Conferences.jpg

HJ's Healing Hands -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/Healing-Hands-Massage-hlf-pg-

Vertical2.jpg

Veronica's Closet Ad -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/Veronicas%20Closet%20fllpg-Vert-

July2013

Epiphany Bead and Jewelry Studio -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/Epiphany%20Bead%20fllpg-Vert-

July2013-2

Reel Dream Logo -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/REEL%20DREAM%20LOGO.jpg

AeroGolf Logo -

http://www.ahargrove.com/Portfolio%20Big/AeroGolf%20logo.jpg

Online Portfolio & Creative Websites with Animation -

http://www.ahargrove.com/portfolio.html

Testimonials on my Work & Professionalism -

http://www.grovedesigns.biz/testimonials.html

Education

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, Savannah, GA

Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (1998)

WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, Winston-Salem, NC

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art (1994)

Certification

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY ONLINE

Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate (2010)

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY ONLINE

Internet and Website Development Certificate (2009)

Awards & Recognition

2009 & 2013 Best of Savannah Award - Web Site Design Category

Retail Support Person of the Month (2005)

Georgia Press Association Awards (2005 -2010)

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