Graphic Designer Customer Service

Graphic DesiGner

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Technical expertise in Mac & PC formats with a solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with concentration in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

n Produces quality work while taking on various projects at hand. n Attentive to detail and achieves consistent results. n Gets along with others and encourages team work. n Works diligently and meets all deadlines.

n Excellent customer service skills.

Working knowledge of:

n Microsoft Office n QuarkXpress

n Html and CSS n Freehand

n Page Maker n Corel Draw

prOFessiOnaL eXperience

craver, Mathews & smith companies LLc, reston, Va

May 2016 to Present

Senior Graphic Designer

n Created cost effective direct mail packages for prestigious charitable companies such as Heifer International, City Harvest, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center. n Projects included the creation of direct mail appeals, brochures, postcards, self-mailers, catalogs, info-graphics, e-appeals, and social media ads among others.

n Manage multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of production and schedules while maintaining good relationships with various clients and vendors.

n Printing responsibilities include sending files to printer correctly to stay on deadline and budget, press checks, proofing color and bluelines.

Greater Washington publishing LLc, reston, Va

October 2003 to December 2015

Graphic Designer

n Created outstanding standard ads for the monthly publications of The Apartment Showcase. n Designed unique brochures, display ads, flyers, and postcards for different management companies. n Developed inlay and landing pages, Facebook ads, and Google Adwords ads for the web. n Created Animoto videos for a broad apartment communities that were showcased on YouTube as well as other ocial Media platforms.

n Searched for economical vendors online, and organized the printing process for various projects. n Displayed a high level of proficiency in design, web and multimedia softwares, such as Adobe Creative Suite. Tiger printing Group, (Formerly pTGraphics) Telford, pa March 2002 to June 2003

Senior Graphic Designer

n Managed multiple projects at once; created and supervised a great variety of projects for many different clients; from logo designs, brochures, postcards, calendars, packaging design, and artwork for T-Shirts to just name a few. George E. Mendoza

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n Conceptualized and implemented design solutions that met marketing strategies from concept to completion. n Held lead role on projects and supervised intermediate and junior designers in creating concepts, layouts and final comps.

n Demonstrated specialized knowledge of methods and techniques of graphic design and layout. n Managed higher-level executive and clients.

n Managed marketing campaigns, demonstrating the ability to keep team members keeping established deadlines. pTGraphics; pipersville, pa

April 1999 to December 2001

Senior Graphic Designer

n Worked on various projects from raw designs to printed pieces. n Duties consisted of, meeting with the client and discussing their ideas which were translated into a final design. n Created different packaging design, catalogs, annual reports, and created art for T-Shirts. Worked directly with vendors overseeing the film processing, and manage the printing process as well. Key highlights: Final designs always exceeded the client’s expectations. print america; north

Miami, FL August 1998 to December 1998

Graphic Designer

n Designed menu covers, lay-out of food and wine lists; focused on creating an exciting and unique look. n Prepared menus to be accomplished by gathering information and materials. n Planned concept by studying information and materials presented by client. n Illustrated concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

n Obtained approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval to client. n Completed projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc. n Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Disc Makers; pennsauken, nJ

June 1995 to May 1998

Graphic Designer

n Created design packaging for the music industry in the form of CDs, posters, brochures, logos, etc. n The theme was applied to the style of the music and of the artist. n Supervised the project from beginning to end.

n Liaised with clients to determine their requirements and budget. n Managed client proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production. n Worked with clients, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print production and timescales. n Developed concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites. n Prepared rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief. n Reviewed final layouts and suggesting improvements if required. n Liaised with internal printer on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and art is printed to the highest quality. eDUcaTiOn

Bachelor in Fine arts - Graphic Design

Temple University - Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA (1995) Studies included:

n Typography

n Corporate Designs

n Illustration

n Photography

n Packaging

n Creation of brochures, magazine layouts, and direct mail. n Logo design, business cards, and stationary packages.

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