Graphic Designer Design

TIM VAN KLEECK

Visual Audio Motion Web Code

t im. p .vk@gma i l .com

www. tvkdes ign.com

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SOFTWARE:

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Wordpress, Ruby on Rails,

Javascript, PHP, JQuery, Sinatra, JSON, AfterEffects, LightRoom, LiveType, Soundbooth, Bridge, Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Ableton Live, Power Point, Microsoft Office, Corel Draw, Quark, Google SketchUp, Fireworks, Unity, Maya, ToonBoom Studio, Balsamiq. OPERATING SYSTEMS:

Apple OS 7/9/10.X

Windows XP/7/8/10

PROFICIENCIES

• Digital and Print media

• Pre-flight (Separations, imaging, RIP software)

• Advertising and marketing

• Logo design and Corporate Branding

• Wireframing

• Tech Trends

• Proven leadership skills

• Creative design layouts

• Avid Multi-tasker

• Excellent time-management

• Problem Solver

• Critical thinker

• Versatile in multiple creative disciplines

• Typography and Color Theory

• Tons of Reddit Karma

• Excellent communication skills

• Well Versed in the capabilities and Limitations of web/ print and how to blend them seamlessly.

EXPERIENCE

PINNACLE PROMOTIONS 8/2014 - PRESENT

Graphic Designer Junior Web Developer

www.pinnaclepromotions.com

• Responsible for maintaining brand guidelines and styles for multiple global brands across varying media.

• Set up virtual products and items with sizing and placement being identical to the finished product.

• Kept open dialog with the client and the sales teams to streamline the design and sales process.

• Maintained pristine file management and organization.

• Had regular meetings with marketing teams from

global brands to execute their strategies and campaigns seamlessly and efficiently.

• Assisted in the art direction of clients web site stores. Assisted in product selection, Photo editing, creating product mockups and coding them to be responsive,

mobile friendly and cutting edge.

• A consultant to the web and development team for the design standards and brand guidelines for websites. Gathered resources needed from clients to incorporate into the web site development.

CREATIVE CIRCLE 2/2014 - 8/2014

Contracted Graphic Designer E-Blast Designer/Coder www.citypublications.com

• Provided targeted marketing solutions to businesses nationwide spanning multiple industries.

• Created artwork for digital and direct mail campaigns following the concept from wireframe to production.

• Established and maintained transparent communication with the client to provide top-notch service.

• Built new responsive e-blasts and getting rid of dated templates utilizing Bootstrap, CSS3 and HTML5. TECHPRO PRINTING 8/2011 - 2/2014

Lead Graphic Designer Prepress

www.techproprinting2.com

• Generated new ideas and concepts for clients.

• Set up and edited artwork files to be print ready.

• Created separations, developed film, Burnt plates, tested ink mixes and kept dialog with the pressmen on operations for the transition from digital to press.

• Worked on multiple projects simultaneously and

managed workflow with tight time lines.

• Maintained consistency with the clients image and brand across all media and design outlets.

HSN 8/2009 - 3/2011

Visual Coordinator

www.hsn.com

• Solved complex issues quickly in the high-paced live television environment.

• Prepared and organized all products to be shown on air.

• Worked daily on the live set to coordinate with camera moves, lighting and product change.

• Responsible to meet with host, guest, director and producer pre-show in order to implement any last

minute changes.

AXIS CUSTOM APPAREL 2/2007 - 3/2009

Designer Co-Creator Marketer

www.axisca.com

• Built the business from the ground up with 3 other guys assisting in creating our image with in-store, print and digital materials.

• Utilized on the fly creativity and personal attention to our walk-in customers to design their products.

• Implemented guerrilla marketing techniques and social networking with incentives to spread our brand.

• Gained perspective from local clothing designers, athletes and trend-setters to better meet customer needs and be a clothing powerhouse in the area.

• Successfully built and crafted our brand with a small advertising budget utilizing clever use of local culture and out-of-the-box thinking.

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