Product Labeling / Graphic Designer Becton Dickinson Covington, Ga 2019 - 2021

Graphic Designer / Production Tectonics Lithia Springs, Ga 2013 - 2016 Graphic Designer Exploring, Inc. Atlanta, Ga 2016 - 2018 GA YLA D. RICKS

Graphic Designer / Production Artist

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EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

SOFTWARE

DESIGN SKILLS

Freelance Graphic Designer Decatur Atlanta Printing Multi graphics 2000 - 2008 Graphic artist AdTech (Contract) Signage / Billboard 2004 - 2006 Copy Prep Steven’s Graphics Yellow Pages layout 1997 - 1998 Proofer/Contacter Station to Station 3m 4-color proofing 1995 - 1997 Graphic Design Specialist with 10+ years experience in the complete design process from conception to delivery Able to stretch the boundaries to create impactful visual communications that build Brand identity Westwood College

Associate of

Applied Science

Graphic Design /

Multimedia Graphics

2011 - 2013

Attended - Gwinnett

Technical College

Web Development

/ Design

2010 - 2011

DeKalb Technical

Institute

Certification

Graphic

Communications

1989 - 1990

Adobe Illustrator CC

Photoshop CC

InDesign

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

Prezi

FlexiSign

EnRoute

Onyx

Dreamweaver

Canva

Visual CAD

Acrobat

Powerpoint

Sharepoint

BLUE

Esko

HTML

Google Workspace

Jira

Confluence

Adobe XD

Typography

Print Design

Layout

Color Theory

* Package / Labeling design

* Redlining revisions done with Adobe Acrobat

* Design and inspect all labels on product packages and package design revisions

* Ensure label designs comply with BD branding and regulations

* Design of artwork and labels that clearly indicate what type of product is included

* in the package and ensuring complience with all rules regarding warnings

* and proper directions

* With my role in Sustaining Engineering, I worked closely with Project managers, Amplexor (Translations), Marketing and Regulations to ensure Brand standards On-Site/Hybrid Graphic Designer Brand Muscle Atlanta, Ga 2022 - Present

* Manage the in-house graphics department for RNDC Georgia Alcohol Distributor clients.

* Designs: Social Media, Website Banners, Shelf Danglers, Menus, Posters, Billboards

* Manage multiple design projects of varying complexities simutaneously ensuring all client directions are followed

* Manage individual design queue - Expected to design all assigned orders within a 48 hour turnaround

* Design between 5 and 10 standard jobs in a day

* Understands all aspects of BrandMuscle’s design approval & Compliance

* Troubleshoot customer issues over phone, email and in-person

* Lead training for clients on BrandMuscle’s processes and product applications

* Design layouts for Exhibit Magazine ads

* Design showcards, show boards, floor decals and production art for Shelmarc Carpets

* Created E-Blasts, Constant Contact and Digital invitations

* Exhibit and Tradeshow Layouts

* Provided PO’s for vendors and placed service calls for production issues

* Adhered to brand guidelines while providing graphic, layout and design needs for the 6 companies under the Exploring, Inc. Umbrella

* Preflight, format and proof read files submitted by clients for accuracy with fonts and images and created finished artwork that could be printed.

* Retrieved files through various FTP sites including Fetch, MailBigFile, Cyber Duck and Hightail.

* Update and archive files to the Tectonics LSG

* Design instruction manuals for each exhibit, utilizing CAD to explode the design, as well as Illustrator and Photoshop to produce finished manuals

* Produce exhibit and trade show layouts, proofing and design for tradeshows

* Layouts for various printers including: Zund, HP Aqueous, HP Latex and Mimaki

* Provide PO’s for vendors and place service calls for production issues

* Work closely with graphics manager and account reps to create designs upon client request

* Adhering to brand guidelines while providing graphic and design needs for tradeshow, marketing and exhibits

* Fast paced environment where proofs and PPSP’s are provided for client approval immediately

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