Derrick Jerva Murphy

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Upper Marrlboro, MD 20774

202-***-**** - adlqtv@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced in Graphic Design and Print Production

EMPLOYMENT

****-**** ******* Designer, BLT Shirt Printers – Alexandria VA

Create grapics for screen printing and embroidery

Color separate artwork for printing.

Create graphcis for website.

Create promotional graphics

2019-2020 Customer Service, Kolhs – Bowie MD

Cashier

Greeter

Amozon returns

Stocker

2009-2014 Printer, Marlow Sports – Forestville MD

Screen print athletic garments.

Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, and color sequences

2005-2009 Freelance Graphic Artist/Printer, Emblemax LLC – Chantiily VA

Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, brochures, direct mail, company logos, magazine ads, websites, forms, and charts.

Consult with clients to discuss and determine design layout.

Create graphic’s for printing on a wide variety of promotional products, using computer software.

Inspect and examine printed material for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications and external defects.

2001-2009 Art Director/Assistant Production Manager, Cassel’s Sports and Awards

Herndon,VA

Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on

Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.

Assemble final layouts; prepare notes and instructions for printers.

Review final layouts for approval and suggest improvements as needed.

Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.

Optimize operations and reduce costs.

Improve quality of screen-printed material.

Resolve technical issues, creative problem solver.

Assist in graphic artist and screen printer hiring process by reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, reviewing portfolios and recommending qualified candidates.

Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, brochures, direct mail, company logos, magazine ads, websites, forms, and charts.

Order goods or services from suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers.

Assign work to art staff.

Confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities.

Proofread printed or written material.

Schedule work to meet deadlines.

Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.

Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications.

Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, and presentation approaches, styles, and techniques.

Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.

Negotiate with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed.

Ensure client deadlines are met.

Train new employees on graphic design and screen-printing related operations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Mac and PC Operating systems

CS5 (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Professional Adobe InDesign),

Corel Draw, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Quark Xpress, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Livetype, Adobe Premier, Flexi Sign, Signmate, DPS Editing system, ect.

EDUCATION

1996 A.A. Degree - Advertising Art, Montgomery College

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