Manager Graphic Designer

p: 202-***-**** e: ********@*****.*** W: Dzygnink.com Portfolio: BeHance.net/DZYGN

■ CAREER PROFILE

Experienced Sr. Graphic Designer with more than fifteen years of experience successfully managing projects for clients; Excellent brand development, print production and buying, and interpersonal skills very adept at working with Sr. Management.

■ EDUCATION Howard University, Washington, D.C.

BFA Major: Graphic Design Minor: Photography

■ QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in all the latest versions of industry standard graphics software packages, including Adobe CS6 &

CC, Microsoft Office and Final Cut Pro.

• Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail

• Outstanding contributions as a leader and staff

manager

• Able to conceptualize and execute a creative vision effectively under tight deadlines

• Able to lead and participate in brainstorming sessions to identify a strategic vision in order to quickly develop creative executions across multiple platforms

• Ability to successfully identify and develop new business through partnerships and proposal

procurement.

• Experienced in Digital/Conventional Photography

• Expert in Print Buying/Print Production/Proof and Press Inspection

American Correctional Association (ACA) 1999 – 2006 Graphics and Production Associate

• Responsible for total production of assigned projects

• Developed and maintained ACA’s print vendor list

• Produced ACA’s 4/4 bi-monthly magazine, 1/1

newsletter, 4/4 production catalog, membership

materials, book and direct mail

• Attended and manned the Publications/Press booth at annual conferences

• Provided light photography

• Worked with Web Technology Manager to provide

graphic updates for ACA’s Web site

■ AWARDS

• 2007: Award of Team Excellence 2007 Army Posture Statement Project

• 2004: APEX award for book design “Woman

Practitioners”

• 2000: APEX award for magazine Spread design

“Helping Moms Keep in Touch” Corrections Today

• 2000: APEX award for Magazine Cover design

“Juvenile Offenders” Corrections Today

L-3 MPRI, Alexandria, Va. 2006 – 2012 Print Products Development Manager

• Responsible for assigning and managing print projects in the Graphics/Multimedia Department

• Oversee the development, design, schedule, and

budget for select print projects

• Cultivate and maintain working relationships with outside vendors for use in the production of print products

• Responsible for the design and execution of marketing materials, brand development, and tradeshow displays for internal and external clients

• Act as deputy to the Graphics/Multimedia Manager to ensure the workload is equally spread among team members

• Developed the corporate branding and guidelines for usage.

• Worked closely with the Webmaster to design, develop and maintain the corporate website.

• Responsible for the design and execution of marketing materials, corporate communications, and various

projects for external clients.

• Designed and oversaw every aspect of the remodel of the Allagash Corporate Office, located in Columbia, Md.

• Researched, Vetted and provided technical writing and corporate graphics for government proposals.

• Provided sole graphic support for USAASC as a

subcontract support to SAIC.

• Conceptualized and executed multimedia content for corporate website.

ALLAGASHGROUP, LLC, Columbia, MD 2012 – 2014 Sr. Graphic Designer

■ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DZYGNink, LLC, Crofton, MD 2014 – Present CEO/Graphic Designer

• Oversees the complete operation of the company

in accordance with the direction established in the strategic business plan.

• Design and production of all contractual/freelance design work.

• Clients include: SAIC/Sarai Services, Full Mhoon Media, Landmarks Marketing, The Pearl Foundation,

BCP Printing, Confidence First Medical Supplies and Arcadian Partners.

■ CLEARANCE

Secret (DoD) (October 2007) - Pending TS/SCI clearance

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