Graphic Designer

James M. Buchanan

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Professional Summary Senior Graphic Designer responsible for all graphic design content for a medium-sized advertising and publishing firm. Worked regularly on graphic layout, printing /pre-press, package design, production materials, and website development. I am a past recipient of the B.K. Brennan Print Award, and have developed over 200 graphic design branding projects

(logos, brochures, advertisements, package designs) to help increase past

& current client transactions by 20%.

Skills & Applications • Print Production / Pre-Press • Adobe Creative Suite

• Web Design • MS Word / Excel

• Branding /Logo Design • FlightCheck

• Package Design • QuarkXPress

Experience MAY 2007 - OCTOBER 2019

Creative Director & Print Production Manager

SRIN Wakefield, RI, US

• Handled the everyday production and layout of all print publications.

• Created press kits and consumer product information packets.

• Developed advertising media for print and digital publications.

• Drafted press releases to increase consumer interest and gain media attention.

• Developed innovative print and radio advertising campaigns for national and online media outlets.

• Supervised the design and implementation of all online advertising.

• Slashed production costs 10% by negotiating software pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services

• Produced a monthly company newsletter to help employees stay abreast of new product developments.

• Resolved customer issues through patience and common sense. SEPTEMBER 1998 - APRIL 2007

Senior Graphic Designer

Ourlab Digital Graphics, LLC Johnston, RI

• Designed original logos, brochures, stationary, and websites for new entrepreneur’s and business start-ups.

• Developed package designs for prominent and less know companies from original die to finished graphics.

• Developed new brands from the original concept to a finished design.

• Collaborated with clients to discuss their market information and design strategies.

• Made many charitable and community projects possible through offering services free of charge

Education BFA Graphic Design

Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

Seminars in Design

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI Industrial Technologies (Printing)

Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

Affiliations • Freelance Creative Media Group USA

• ISOBAR

• Rhode Island Networking Group

• New England Graphic Designers

Awards BK BRENNAN Print Award

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