Graphic Designer Art Director
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Art Director, Buffalo Specialties, Houston, TX
• In charge of all graphics and design production
• All advertising collateral, sell sheets, Brochures
• Presentation graphics, tradeshow banners
• Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach.
• Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal needs.
• Client relations, Client design consultation and production
• Managed overall run of art production and separations Develop and implement creative strategies to enhance the company's brand image and strengthen its marketing efforts. Worked with Large brands on concepts, designs, apparel selection, and Production management (NFL, MLB, Fanatics, Warner Bros Music, Inaka Power, NRG, to name a few)
SEP, 2019 - APR, 2020
Art Director/Shop Manager, Black Swan Screenprinting, Houston, Texas, United States Handled all client relations, Artwork, film and artwork separations, apparel sourcing, pricing/invoicing, printing, & shop management... We dealt with a lot of new clothing brands, and I did brand consulting on the direction of the client's brand and what apparel would work best for their concepts and target audience...
• Designed wireframes and compositions for new web projects.
• Designed art and copy layouts for direct mail advertising material.
• Trained designers on computer graphic design programs such as Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Updated and maintained graphics library records.
• Updated computer graphic files using graphics software programs.
• Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.
• Mentored new members of design staff during onboarding. JUL, 2010 - AUG, 2016
Marketing Manager/Graphic designer, Hookspit Fishing Gear, League City, TX In charge of all Marketing Material, website design & maintenance (word press) All advertising collateral, sell sheets
graphics, screen printing designs, boat wraps, banners, etc. Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach. Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs. JAN, 2004 - JUN, 2010
Creative Director/ Owner, Idesign Graphics & Printing, Pearland, TX
• In charge of all graphic design from concept to completion, logos, layouts, Scanning, Large format Posters, Vehicle Wraps, Client consultation, and quoting design jobs, setting budgets.
• Researched current and emerging art and graphic design technologies. Develop and implement innovative design strategies to enhance brand identity and attract new clients Identify and implement innovative design strategies to differentiate the company's branding and marketing materials from competitors, ensuring a unique and impactful visual identity in the market. Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and provide creative solutions Collaborate with clients to develop a deep understanding of their business goals and translate them into effective design solutions. Lead and supervise a team of graphic designers to ensure high-quality design work 4609 west walnut, #5, Pearland, TX 77581
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SHELBY BERRY
ART DIRECTOR / SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
With my extensive experience in graphic design and marketing, I am the innovative Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing Manager you need to produce dynamic visuals for web and digital projects. I am a creative and hands-on professional with expertise in art direction and project management. My passion for researching and developing emerging concepts and trends, as well as my tech-savvy and creative nature, sets me apart from the rest. I am an organized and dependable candidate with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. With a positive attitude, I can successfully manage multiple priorities and take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and utilizes my interpersonal skills to their fullest potential. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
JAN, 1999 - JAN, 2004
Art Director/Marketing Manager, Access Magazine, Houston, TX In charge of all graphic design from concept to completion of entire magazine layouts, Scanning, client consultation, ad design, promotional and marketing designs.
• Formatted text and graphics for blog posts, newsletters and other materials.
• Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography.
• Monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets.
• Generated detailed specs of final designs.
• Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion. FEB, 1995 - APR, 2004
Art Director, Bay Area Printing, Webster, TX
In charge of all graphic design from concept to completion, logos, layouts, Scanning, client consultation, and quoting design jobs. Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach. Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography. Monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets. Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and provide creative solutions Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide creative solutions that align with their branding and marketing objectives.
JAN, 1994 - APR, 1995
Graphic Designer, JM Specialties, Alvin, TX
• In charge of all graphic design & screen printing artwork 90% of all artwork was Hand Illustration.
• Mentored new members of design staff during onboarding.
• Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.
• Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
• Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach. Collaborating with marketing team to create visually compelling graphics for digital and print advertisements JAN, 1991 - JAN, 1994
Graphic Designer, Anderson Advertising, Houston, TX
• In charge of all graphic design, setting up photo shoots, press checks, client consultation.
• Internship
• Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.
• Designed proposal covers and spines.
Create visually appealing and engaging designs to effectively communicate the client's message and brand image. EDUCATION
MAY, 1991 - JAN, 1995
Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design / Marketing, Art Institute of Houston JAN, 1990 - JAN, 1991
Associate of Arts in Fine Arts, Alvin Community College SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop Graphic Design
Illustration Marketing
WordPress Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign Management Experience
Accurip Seperation Studio
SKILLS
QuickBooks Invoicing
Client Relationship Management Logo Design
Brand Management Layout Design
Computer Graphics Adobe Creative Suite
Digital Marketing Adobe Acrobat
Photography Typography
Social Media Management Web Design
Reliability Quality Control
Problem-solving Team Work
Project Management Typesetting
Prepress Customer Service
Mac OS Budgeting
Photo Editing
LANGUAGES
English
L INKS
Portfolio
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