Phyllis Saxon ***** Tanager Dr. Jacksonville, FL *2225

Email: acupcd@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 904-***-****

Reliable marketing and graphic designer who is able to turn even the most complex instructions into a completed assignment. Adept at utilizing computer software, working as part of a team and making sure that all assignments are completed on or before their deadlines. Specializes in communicating and presenting ideas, working with large groups and auditing information for accuracy. A proven ability of developing projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring that all work is effective, appropriate and delivered within agreed time frames.

Now looking for a suitable marketing and graphic position with an ambitious and high profile company.

Technical Proficiency

Platforms: PC Windows and Mac OSX

Applications

Adobe Photoshop CSS

HTML, CSS5, JavaScript

Adobe Illustrator CSS

Cinema 4D

Adobe InDesign CSS

Premier Pro

Dreamweaver

Microsoft Office

Flash MX

Design Proficiency

Ad, Logo & Package Design

Photography

Photo Retouching

Account Presentations

Promotional Materials, Collateral, Flyers

Support Material for Presentations

Website Design

Understand today’s audience and how to promote exceptional company products and promotions.

Experience

Adobe Production Graphic Designer

Kelly Services - Rayonier– Jacksonville, FL March 2016 - Present

Update formatting, layout, design and content for print, PDF and presentation materials based on established templates for contracting department.

Attention to detail required Template making and editing.

Working knowledge of graphic design concepts and ability to apply it work assignments.

Writing and communication skills.

Team environment, initiative to work and learn independently and proactively contribute to department.

Work within brand guidelines,

Accuracy and efficiency fast paced environment.

Graphic Designer

Aptaris – Jacksonville, FL March 2014 - Nov. 2015

Cultivate a solid body of work.

Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.

Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products.

Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products.

Expand and develop marketing platforms including responsive mobile design.

Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects.

Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results.

Create marketing presentations.

Liaise with media and advertising.

Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop etc.).

Highly proficient in all design aspects.

Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines.

Was able to increase productivity and save time in Graphic Design area.

Track time for clients, kept files up to date for clients.

Marketing Specialist Graphic Designer

Carpet n Drapes / Flooring America –Northeast Florida Jan. 2013 - Sept 2013

Plans site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality.

Develops site navigation by categorizing content; funneling traffic through content.

Develops site content and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists; designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, etc.

Establishes local ability by registering with search engines.

Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links.

Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.

Working on layouts and artworking pages ready for print.

Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.

Developing interactive design.

Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.

Sr. Graphic Designer Impress Specialist

OfficeMax Impress – Jacksonville, FL Nov. 2002 - Oct. 2012

Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project.

Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience.

Determine the message the design should portray.

Proven Web Design experience

Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps

Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.

Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction

Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively

Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques, and technologies

Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design.

Review designs for errors by being organized and handling multiple projects before printing or publishing them.

Sr. Photographer & Marketing Specialist

Lifetouch / JC Penney Portrait Studios – NEFL –SEGA Region Aug 1998 - Nov 2002

Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them.

Seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities.

Working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image.

Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software.

Communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them.

Arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds.

Compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints.

Understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques.

Developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around.

Managing the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting.

Developing a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments.

Self-marketing by, for example, producing business cards, postcards and promotional materials and creating and maintaining a website.

Volunteer- Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America

Art Director

BSA National Jamboree Summer 2010

Creative Director

National Order of the Arrow Conference Summer 2012, 2015

Contingent Leader Scouting Expeditions

Virginia, New Mexico, Puerto Rico 2007 - 2010

Education

Associate of Science Graphic Design

Florida State College of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL

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