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Solutions focused Senior Graphic Designer, with an above average skills set, and a meticulous ability to take a project from start to finish. In search of a design position where I can utilize my diverse experience, leadership ability, creativity and passion for clean design. I am seeking a position in an innovative organization where I can leverage my strategic vision, business acumen, and artistic talent to deliver high-impact marketing campaigns, consisting of print-design and web projects.

EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC COORDINATOR, SYNERFAC/PRINTPACK

2016 -2016

Manage and receive production order instructions and artwork from customer, generate a production order using FileMaker Pro, Communicate a schedule to all people involved and follow the job through all stages of production and approval processes. Manages multiple jobs at one time - in various stages of production. Coordinates prepress requirements for customer accounts as well as reviewing electronic artwork for print production. Effective communication at all organizational levels. Thor- ough knowledge of the graphics process as it relates to flexographic printing utilizing front-end graphic software. Serves as liaison between customers, Printpack and prepress. Manages workflow of customer orders with clear and concise understanding under tight timelines.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, JOHN WIELAND HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS

2013 -2016

Graphic designer responsible for conceptualization and design of multi-channel campaigns, graphic applications, promotional materials, corporate identity, advertising pieces and interoffice collateral for John Wieland Homes and Neighborhood corporate headquarters.

Supports company-wide (5 Divisions and Corporate) marketing efforts with the design and production of print and digital collateral, text layout and image manipulation. Collaborates with Vice President of Marketing to create designs that meet project goals and support brand standards and initiatives. Coordinates with vendors on printing and installations.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PREPRESS, CURTIS1000

2006 - 2013

Pre-press tech that worked up to lead graphic designer with increased responsibilities designing, and formatting electronic artwork into a format for web and print production for multi-million-dollar Sodexo account. Preflight and design for flexo and web offset printing in G7 qualified environment utilizing a variety of substrates and sizes including large and wide formats.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR/LEAD DESIGNER, HEAVYBREA MULTIMEDIA

2001 - PRESENT

Creative director and lead designer responsible for design of various freelance projects. Guides and mentors team of designers and other members of the established creative team. Additional responsibilities include the preparation of visual layouts, brainstorming creative ideas and project implementation. Conferring with vendors to discuss client requirements, presentation concepts and the execution of the creative vision; manages all accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements. Presents completed project to clients for approval. Various projects ranging from web, print, photography, illustration, motion and corporate design.

EDUCATION

2013 BACHELORS OF SCIENCE GRAPHIC DESIGN, FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY

2011 CIS WEB DESIGN, GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

ADOBE CS6/CC MASTER SUITE: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Fireworks, Premiere, Bridge, Acrobat X

Pro HARDWARE PROFICIENCY: Apple Mac and PC

WEB DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES: HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Java-Script, Wordpress, Sitecore APPLE PRO SOFTWARE: Final Cut Studio, Soundtrack Pro, Motion

SOCIAL MEDIA

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WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/DEREKMROBINSON

WWW.SCOOP.IT/T/DESIGNNFO

WWW.BEHANCE.NET/HEAVYBREA

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