Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer
Resume:
Dear Hiring Manager and Team,
I’m an award winning designer on multiple mediums. I’ve taken charge of multi-million dollar business ventures and ad campaigns that included presentation assets. I am results driven, a visual designer with a keen eye for maintaining brand consistency across different mediums.
With my expert skill set coming from an advertising, marketing, media and PR background, I am able to handle complex projects and deliver visually appealing assets that effectively communicate the intended concepts. Throughout my
career, I have worked closely with creative directors, graphic designers, talent acquisition teams, and marketing teams to ensure successful outcomes for projects.
I have worked with a diverse range of businesses, including corporate, new business, hospitals, legal, entertainment, automotive, construction, new homes, casinos, political, tech, and many more. Based on my professional expertise, I am highly confi dent that I possess the necessary skills to maintain or even exceed the level of quality in the work that you are currently utilizing.
As an experienced Art Director and Graphic Designer with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Offi ce, Canva, Figma, WordPress, and Cloud Sourcing. My expertise lies in effective communication with teams and clients, developing engaging layouts for print and digital platforms, and creating captivating digital illustrations.
In my previous roles one notable experience as an art director, I led a 20 million-dollar business venture demonstrating my creativity, strategic planning, and art direction skills. As a graphic designer and print production manager, I successfully managed print projects from initial concept to completion, implemented a job tracking system, and maintained strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
I am confi dent that my creativity, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication will prove to be valuable assets to your organization and contribute towards maintaining its exceptional standards. Please let me know if you would like to further discuss my qualifications.
Sincerely,
Brandy Minnick
An award-winning designer! I’m a visionary. I bring dedication, a relentless work ethic, with the ability to take charge, be a team player, and make strategic decisions that WORK. An experienced designer who values digital storytelling and is dedicated to bringing your brand to life effectively conceptualizing graphics and copywriting to convey your message.
Brandy A. Minnick
******.*******@*****.***
http://linkedin.com/in/brandy-minnick-bam
http://brandyminnickart.wordpress.com
Rockford, IL
Summary of Qualifications
I am an experiential Designer and Director with a broad range of skills in graphic design, art direction, branding, advertising, marketing, campaigns, events, media design, and much more. I have successfully led multi-million dollar ad campaigns, and I excel in engaging with clients and leading teams. I am currently seeking a Graphic Design role where I can utilize my proven track record in creating captivating visual narratives and developing effective design solutions.
Professional Experience
Freelance Las Vegas, NV
Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer March 2001 - Present
• Design and implement branding strategies, ensuring alignment with client objectives and successful rebranding of established enterprises.
• Execute online and social media advertising and marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• Consult with clients to understand their goals, providing tailored solutions to meet their marketing and design needs.
• Develop user interface and user experience designs for websites, focusing on optimizing visitor interaction and satisfaction.
• Produce comprehensive graphic layouts for print and digital media, creating compelling illustrations and typography that effectively convey brand messages.
Stevens Media, Pahrump Valley Times Pahrump, NV
Graphic Designer, Art Director, Print Production Manager October 2006 - March 2017
• Developed and executed original advertising designs for digital and print media, maintaining a 100% success rate in meeting client and project objectives.
• Translated complex technical design requirements into clear, user-friendly visual formats, ensuring effective communication and project alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Established a comprehensive job tracking system to streamline the production process, enhancing efficiency and oversight for printed materials.
• Managed vendor relations and production logistics, including sourcing, cost estimation, and purchase order preparation, ensuring competitive pricing and timely project completion.
Shonkwiler Marcoux Advertising Las Vegas, NV
Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer February 2001 - March 2003
• Directed a comprehensive campaign for a high-profile business initiative, showcasing expertise in creative strategy and execution.
• Led branding and rebranding efforts, encompassing concept development, logo design, and production of print and digital advertising materials.
• Collaborated with department heads to align on clients advertising needs, and guided a team of graphic designers, ensuring adherence to project vision and quality standards.
Education
• Bollman Occupational Center (Thornton, CO)
Certificate in Graphic Design and Commercial Printing. Graduated with honors and achieved a GPA of 4.0. My major focused extensively on graphic design, typography, and design principles. The program covered everything from initial concepts to darkroom protocols, pre-press paste-up, plate making, and the intricacies involved in the printing process itself. Each facet was covered rigorously and systematically, resulting in the acquisition of a diverse range of skills and knowledge that have proven invaluable in my professional pursuits.
• Front Range Community College, B.A. (Thornton, CO)
• Southern Nevada Community College, B.A. (Las Vegas, NV)
Skills
• Account Management • Advertising Agency • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Photoshop
• Advertising Collateral • Analytical • Art & Photo Direction • Brand Alignment • Brand Standards • Branding • Canva • Cloud Collaborating
• Cloud Sourcing • Color Theory • Building Comps • Concept Creation • Concept Development • Copywriting • Creative Marketing
• Creative Direction • Design Collateral • Design Management • Design Principles • Detail-Oriented • Digital Collateral
• E-Mail Design Software • Effective Communication • Enthusiastic • Experience Design • Figma • Graphic Design • Iconography
• Info Graphics • Inspire and Persuade • Internal Communications • Landing Page Design • Logos • Marketing Campaigns
• Marketing Collateral • Mentoring • Microsoft PowerPoint • Motion Graphics • MS Office • Negotiation • Optimistic • Organizational Skills
• Online Marketing • Photo Retouching • Photography • Presentations • Problem-Solving • Proactive • Rebranding & Refreshing
• Requirements Analysis • RFP • Self Starter • Skill Development • Slide Decks • Social Media Marketing • Talent Acquisition
• Team Player • Team Management • Technical Illustrations • Technical Analysis • Traditional Print • Time Management • Typography
• UI/UX Design • Work-Flow Management
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