Graphic Designer Art Director

Son Manh Tran

*** ***** ***** ***** - ****** Hill, CA 95037

Mobile 408-***-**** *********@*****.***,

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sontranstudio/

RE: Communications Specialist / Graphic Design / Tradeshow Coordinator Art Direction/Design: Create and produce communication materials ranging from web/print designs to full-identity programs. Work with Account Executives and/or directly with clients. Design and create logos/trademarks and complete corporate identity packages including stationery and promotional marketing. Develop and coordinate trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions. Responsibilities have included supervising the art department and interacting with suppliers and vendors. Illustration: Specialty in providing several styles depending on the client’s communication needs. Illustrations range from pencil sketches to computer-generated photo manipulations. Can provide dynamic marker comps/layouts, and computer-generated comps for client presentations, including web banners and UI/UX design. Production: Coordinate and produce various print materials, including brochures, annual reports, posters, and event invitations. Prepare artwork for print and web materials, magazine, and newspaper ads. Initiate artwork from concept to final product. Experience:

Son Tran Studio – Morgan Hill, CA

Freelance Graphic Designer – 2001 to Present

MDC Precision - Hayward, CA

Marketing Programs Manager, Graphic Design, Trade Show Coordinator - June 2021 to February 2023 Toray Advanced Composites (formally TenCate Advanced Composites) - Morgan Hill, CA Communications Specialist, Graphic Design, Trade Show Coordinator - October 2007 to March 2020 ComUnity Lending Incorporated - Morgan Hill, CA

Graphic Designer - April 2005 to August 2007

Mainstreet Media Group - Gilroy, CA

Designer/Production Artist - January 2002 to September 2004 GDA Technology Advertising - Santa Clara, CA

Designer/Art Director - March 2000 to July 2001

Lanig Communications - Palo Alto, CA

Designer/Art Director - August 1998 to March 2000

DeCarolis & Vogel Marketing - Santa Clara, CA

Designer/Art Director - January 1996 to August 1998 Orloff Williams and Company - San Jose, CA

Senior Graphic Designer - March 1995 to November 1995 PMI (Publishing & Marketing, Inc.) - Capitola, CA

Designer/Art Director - August 1993 to January 1995 Education: Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts, Emphasis in Graphic Design, Spring 91 - Minor: Marketing - San Francisco State University, CA Software Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Magento, BrightEdge, Microsoft Office Skills: Concept development, photo editing, advertising art, logo design, banners, brochures, catalogs, corporate identity, customer relations, web/mobile design. Reference: Portfolio available upon request

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