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SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER:

A highly creative visual designer with 10+ years of innovative work in print and digital as a Senior Graphic Designer, offering an exceptional user experience, intuitive interfaces, branding and story telling. SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

• Team Leadership, Art Direction and Project Management

• Press Checks, Photography and Copywriting

• Behavioral, Data Driven Research and User Testing

• User Stories, Personas, Flows, Journey Maps and Sitemaps

• Wire-framing, Prototyping, Presentation and Hand-off

• Knowledge of industry standards in software and design trends

• Working knowledge of front-end Web Design, HTML and CSS

• Detail oriented, organized and proactive in the design approach

• Communicator, team player, resourceful and eager to learn WORK EXPERIENCE:

Visual UI/UX Designer September 2007 – Present

Color Driven, Las Vegas, NV (Freelance)

Developed design deliverables to elevate, differentiate and function on-brand and within budget. Conducted user research and provided innovative, intuitive designs (from concept to delivery) for all print and digital projects, corporate branding and presentation to stake holders. Senior Graphic Designer II – Team Lead November 2013 – August 2020 PNG, Inc. (Formerly Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.), Las Vegas, NV (COVID RELATED LAYOFF) Led creative team in production, branding, job approvals and design standards. Created brand guides, and complex invitations to effectively convey concepts and messaging. Designed, specked and presented lead print jobs with vendors and clients while adhering to strict budgets and tight deadlines. Worked closely with upper management and web development for proactive solutions to excel in marketing initiatives. ADDY Awarded (American Advertising Federation): Gold and Judge's Choice, 2017. Graphic Designer October 2011 – November 2013

Silverton Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Designed collateral (from concept to delivery) for in-house media of all sizes and formats in the casino industry. Responsible for various “community” and outreach projects, including logo design and email design. Demonstrated the ability to juggle several projects and deadlines at once under tight deadlines and fairly consistent interruption.

Graphic Designer September 2007 – June 2012

ClubSport Green Valley, Henderson, NV

Correlated all marketing needs for Henderson sports club, including web updates and monthly email campaigns, as well as vendor relations and delivery. Provided all stages of print design from concept to delivery (logos, brochures, fliers, table tents, posters, large format banners, advertisements, T-shirts, etc.). Web & Graphic Designer, Co-Owner November 1997 – September 2007 Absolute Internet Marketing, Inc., Las Vegas, NV

Performed all stages of print and web design, from conceptual layout to final production and delivery. Various forms of print included logo design, corporate communications, vehicle magnets & wraps, exhibit booth graphics, package inserts, stationary, folders, brochures, cd design, mailers, posters, ads and more. Managed creative direction with teams of contracted designers and programmers. EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY:

UX/UI Design Certification September 2021 – October 2022 CareerFoundry.com l Berlin, Germany

Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication August 1992 – May 1996 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Pleased to furnish printed samples of work and references upon request.

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