Michael J. Vayvada

Graphic Designer

Staunton, VA, 24401

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Home Work Mobile: 540-***-****

Portfolio: www.acecommunicationarts.net/portfolio

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multi-faceted design professional with 20+ years of experience leading graphic design projects for clients in various industries including:

Specialty Blades Cadence Shenandoah Spring Water

Frontier Culture Museum Massanutten Resort

Wintergreen Resort EyeOne

Oak Grove Theater Prentke Romich PRC

Assistive Technology Works Local Government Organizations

K & R Restaurants 92 Proof (Byers Street Bistro, Jimmy Madison’s, The Palms Lexington)

and many other smaller businesses

Highly skilled in developing engaging materials for digital environments such as websites, emails, and social media artwork. Excellent in designing print assets for marketing and promotions including documents, maps, forms, brochures, posters, banners, and business cards. Successful in collaborating with clients throughout project and ensuring deliverables are completed on time.

Drawings & Illustrations Print Graphics

Icons Typesetting

Web Design Maps

Logos Project Management

CAREER EXPERIENCE

OWNER GRAPHIC DESIGNER 1993 - present

Ace Communications Arts Staunton, VA

Lead graphic design and marketing solutions for multiple client projects simultaneously. Support start- up companies, small businesses, and larger corporations in establishing and growing brand identity through internal and external communication materials. Identify client needs and create timeline to ensure smooth project management. Design and produce print collateral such as brochures, annual reports, posters, stationery and flyers. Develop digital graphics for utilization in emails, websites and social media posts. MECHANICAL ARTIST TYPOGRAPHER GRAPHIC ARTIST 1985 - 1993 Interface Graphics Staunton, VA

Additional experience as Business Partner and Graphic Artist EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY, MINOR IN STUDIO ART 1984 University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA

& Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Bridge Adobe Acrobat Adobe Dreamweaver Adobe Muse WoCode.com MailChimp Constant Contact Jot Form

REFERENCES

Clyde G Hurst III

4561 26th St N

Arlington, VA 22207

703-***-****

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Relationship: Friend, Client, & Business Associate Years Know: 30+

Jeff Ramsey

The Bistro

18 Byers Street

Staunton, VA 24401

540-***-****

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Relationship: Friend, Client, & Business

Associate Years Know: 30+

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