SON MANH TRAN

*** ***** ***** *****, ****** Hill, CA 95037 • 408-***-**** • ad1ebl@r.postjobfree.com

RESOURCEFUL ART DIRECTOR

Creative Director • Digital Marketing Specialist • Marketing Manager • Visual Designer Brand Strategy • Digital Campaigns • Social Media Management • User Experience (UX) Design WORK EXPERIENCE

Son Tran Studio; Morgan Hill, CA 2001 - present

Freelance Graphic Designer

● Produced communication materials ranging from web/print designs to full-identity programs.

● Advanced the creative process by teaming with account executives and/or directly with clients.

● Developed corporate identity packages, including stationery and promotional marketing.

● Established brand identity by steering the creation of logos and trademarks.

● Acquired specialty in providing several styles depending on client’s communication needs.

● Created illustrations from pencil sketches to computer-generated photo manipulations.

● Provided dynamic marker comps/layouts, and computer-generated comps for client presentations, including web banners and UI/UX design.

● Championed the development of a wide range of print materials, such as brochures, annual reports, posters, and invitations to events.

● Prepared artwork for print and web materials, magazine, and newspaper ads.

● Piloted the entire creative process by initiating artwork from concept to final product. MDC Precision; Hayward, CA June 2021 - Feb 2023

Marketing Programs Manager, Graphic Design, Trade Show Coordinator

● Netted cost savings by negotiating with suppliers and vendors.

● Conceptualized communication materials ranging from web/print to full-identity programs.

● Coordinated trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions.

● Supervised the art department and interacted with suppliers and vendors. Toray Advanced Composites; Morgan Hill, CA Oct 2007 - March 2020 Communications Specialist, Graphic Design, Trade Show Coordinator

● Ideated communication materials ranging from web/print designs to full-identity programs.

● Assisted companies with establishing corporate identity by designing logos and trademarks. Prior Experiences: ComUnity Lending Incorporated, Graphic Designer; Mainstreet Media Group, Designer/Production Artist; GDA Technology Advertising, Designer/Art Director; Lanig Communications, Designer/Art Director.

EDUCATION

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Arts, Graphic Design, Minor in Marketing TECHNOLOGIES

Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Magento, BrightEdge, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)