David Garcia
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
E:*****.******@*****.***
A:11715 Mary St., Omaha, NE
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a creative, award-winning and highly-motivated graphic designer with a proven track record of providing exemplary service and design. I have ten years of relevant experience with branding, print, social media, and web design. During that time I’ve successfully worked with clients in a variety of industries including: education, healthcare, entertainment, finance, transportation and retail.
SKILLS
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Dreamweaver
WordPress
Multi-tasking
Creative Thinking
Social Media Savvy
Proficient on PC and Mac
Working Under Pressure
Making Deadlines
Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2010 - Present
Employer: Lost Dog Design
Title: Co-owner/Design Expert
Overview: Establishing a new company has been a welcomed challenge - building the brand, actively networking to build a solid client base, staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and trends, and providing my clients with quality service and design.
* Developed brand, logo, and tagline that accurately captures and identifies our company’s personality
* Make connections and develop relationships through networking at tips groups and events
* Increase in sales every year since the company was established in 2010
November 2012 - July 2015
Employer: Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Title: Concept Designer
Overview: As an in-house designer for one of the top three transportation and logistics companies in the U.S. I played an essential role in creating various communications collateral including newsletters, brochures, posters, handbooks, flyers, advertisements and web graphics. I also developed internal and external campaigns for Werner Enterprises and its subsidiaries.
* Lead designer for 6 award-winning design projects
* Consistently recognized for innovative designs showcased at Werner terminals globally
* Developed the brand style of the Werner News app and the Driver Portal social media app
April 2007 - June 2010
Employer: Minuteman Press
Title: Senior Designer
Overview: Started as a production designer for a major printing and design company. Within my first year of employment I was given a leadership role and promoted to Senior Designer. I became adept at visual strategy, layout development, and electronic production for print media.
* Conceptualized advertisements for local and regional retail businesses
* Effectively communicated with clients to develop custom ads and marketing material
* Successfully trained and motivated design personnel and directed the production team
April 2006 - August 2006
Employer: Mob Media, Inc.
Title: Graphic Design Intern
Overview: My first experience outside of college. I was able to utilize the skills that I had developed through my education to immediately assist the creative team with ideas for new ads, color correcting and re-sizing photos for current projects, as well as working with the Art Director to prepare samples for client proposals.
* Able to learn practices from experienced designers that I utilize to this day
* Worked on numerous ad campaigns for national universities
* Contributed to creative brainstorming sessions
EDUCATION
Associate in Arts Degree, Graphic Design 2006