Graphic Designer Sales

Blake Maxey

Chicago, IL ***** - 312-***-****

***********@*****.***

Designer Profile:

Creative and multitalented Graphic Designer with extensive experience in multimedia marketing and print design. Strong collaborative capabilities along with great interpersonal skills allows for me to fit in any environment. Highly skilled in building and maintaining strong rapport with clients and vendors. Passionate about creating innovative fresh ideas while being accustomed to performing under deadline-driven environments. Pursuing a full time career with a firm who’s looking for clean design and the latest visual trends.

Education:

Hamline University 2010-2014

St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Arts, Digital Media

Experience:

Holy Family Ministries Jan 15 - Jun 15

Served as in-house graphic designer with the duty of creating various templates to advertise for future events and sales held at the company's store Lucille. Also collaborated with the marketing team to produce a more modern brochure for their annual Spring benefit.

Key Achievements:

●Successfully created multiple advertising templates for holiday themed sales events.

●Provided a proposal layout and design for companies annual spring benefit.

John Madison INC. Aug 14

Partnered with an Independent accounting firm to help design their first ever logo. The new streamlined logo was used for business cards and other marketing collateral.

Key Achievements:

●Successfully finished a logo from concept to completion for a growing accounting firm.

●Established a strong relationship with client that opened up future freelance opportunities.

University of Minnesota (U of M) Aug 14

Hired on by Delta Dental (in affiliation with the U of M) to organize a campaign aimed at children, promoting the importance of clean, healthy teeth. Was tasked with designing a brand new logo, brochure, calendar, and t-shirt all for their month long program.

Key Achievements:

●Successfully restructured an entire campaign aimed at children.

●Complemented on bringing fresh insight and a much needed face lift to the program.

Hamline Campus Rec. Dec 13 - Aug 14

Tasked with translating the subject matter (intramural sports) into concrete design for advertising around the University. Designed posters, banners and other marketing material to promote Intramural campus sporting events.

Key Achievements:

●Lead weekly group brainstorming sessions in advance of upcoming events.

●Collaborated with fellow designers on multiple projects.

The Oracle Newspaper Oct 11 - May 12

Hired on as an Illustrator and Editorial cartoonist for the Hamline University Newspaper. Tasked with completing multiple editorials and one-off illustrations, as well as various side projects.

Key Achievements:

●Took charge as one of the head cartoonist to collaborate and brainstorm ideas for weekly comics with editors.

Skills:

Computer:

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver

Specialities:

Logo Design, Advertisement, Typography

Knowledge:

Digital Illustration, Freehand Rendering, HTML, Microsoft Word/Excel, PowerPoint

Platforms:

Mac, Microsoft Windows Vista/8/10

Social Media:

LinkedIn Profile:

linkedin.com/pub/blake-maxey/91/229/438

Portfolio:

skarletempire.tumblr.com/

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