Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist
Resume:
MICHAEL ANDERSON
Graphic Designer / Communications Specialist
********@*****.***
Houston, TX
Work History
**/**** – Present
Freelance Communication Specialists and Graphic Designer
Achieved better communications using graphic design skills
Created new marketing pieces using Adobe Creative Cloud
Created graphics for websites and printed materials using new brand style
10/2005 – 06/2015
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Graphic Designer/Communications Editor
Member of a marketing team, providing support with visual communications and writing
Created various marketing pieces using Adobe Creative Cloud
Enhanced websites, signs, reports and presentations with eye-catching graphics
Managed large signage projects
Took photos for employee newsletter and photographed hospital events
Produced a patient education DVD for orthopedic surgeon who performed hip and knee replacement surgery
Worked with print vendors and sign vendors, establishing time and pricing
Used Microsoft Office programs for communications and presentations
At this organization I won support for better internal communications for the clinical staff didn't have email access. My solution of having monitors placed strategically in high traffic areas showing informational slides was successful. I updated the slides on a daily basis, keeping staff in the loop on messages and events.
06/2004 - 10/2005
Genzyme Genetics - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Project Team Leader and Client Services Representative
Managed a team of 3 to 4 people working on a unique long term project
Worked as a customer services representative who called on clients
02/2003 - 04/2004
Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, New Mexico
Graphic Designer
Worked in a large communications group, interacting with other designers and writers
Supported scientists with presentation materials and marketing pieces
Education
Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Commercial Art
Studied illustration, graphic design, photography
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