Creative Designer Graphic
Resume:
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: 330-***-****
Email: *.********@***.***
Location: Uniontown, Ohio
Portfolio: Available on Request
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/
wwwstingsdesignscom/
Website: www.stingsgraphicdesign.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts \ Graphic
Design University of Akron 1989
Associates Degree of Commercial Art in
Illustration University of Akron 1986
VOLUNTEER WORK
Children’s Ministries Chapel of N. Canton
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate professional with an eye for on-brand and trend forward design. Eager to innovate and proud to drive exceptional performance, leadership and assertive design principles are consistent features of daily work. Focused on top notch performance, strong conceptual abilities, and an eye for detail, design work is powered by commitment to project and client service. Always willing to go the extra mile, provide creative feedback, and offer counsel for betterment of outcomes. Valued as a contributor of ideas and an exceptional concept to production partner capable of implementing new initiatives and working closely with a variety of teams while employing outstanding communication and collaboration skills EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
EXPERTISE SKILLS
Brand and Creative Development Collaboration Liaising with Teams Marketing Direction Designing Creating Systems
Advertising Organization Project Management
Leadership Communication Verbal and Written
Photography Open Minded Optimistic Energetic
Multi-Channel Campaigns Meeting Multiple Deadlines Trade show Booth Design Multi-Tasking
Print Design Production Social Responsibility
Project Planning Awareness Inclusion
Creative Research and Analysis Training Mentorship Digital Design Relationship Maintenance
HONORS AWARDS ACHIEVEMENTS
2020 Malco Re branded 4 auto/marine catalogs, brochures, literature, packaging, and advertising
2012 Safeguard Technology Tear of Best Sales through designed material 2010 Gold Addy Award for E-Type Bearing Direct Mail Brochures Timken Co. 2009 Best Booth Award Canton Elevator Covey-Odell 2009 Civil Engineering Magazine Outstanding Readership Award for Advertisement 1993 Budweiser Cleveland Gran Prix Poster 3rd place SOFTWARE AND DESIGN
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premier, AfterEffects
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Constant Contact: Email design and distribution
Communication: Microsoft Teams
Work Tracking: Asana Project Managment
Website Platforms: WordPress, HTML and CSS
Other Technical Capabilities: MAC & PC computer systems, troubleshooting, large format printers, hands on fabrication, scanners, video shooting and editing, social media design, content creation, web site maintenance and design John J. Hastings
Designer Art Director
Creative Department Manager
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WORK EXPERIENCES
Malco Products, Ink. Barberton,
Ohio Senior Creative Designer 2016 – Current
• Lead creative designer responsible for all in-house creative marketing design for B2B and B2C clients and distributors.
• Collaborates with marketing managers, sales representatives, and product managers.
• Created and established brand standards for 4 primary corporate divisions, and dozens of sub brands.
• Manages and implements a rebrand for Malco’s automotive chemicals division, including labels, literature, and collateral for 500+ SKU product line.
• Ownership and creator of all communications collateral, including photography, website images, info graphics, sell sheets, bulletins, and trade show assets. Safeguard Technology Streetsboro, Ohio
Creative Designer & Marketing Manager 2011 - 2015
Lead Designer and Marketing Manager
• Executed all in house print, digital, and trade show assets.
• Rebranded Safeguards entire literature packet including photography, illustrations, technical design illustrations.
• Collaborated with copy creation.
• In charge of new website design.
• Interacted with and was creative person for website contracting company and Safeguard Technology.
• Designed graphics and creative content to fit specific dimensions and criteria.
• Managed the creation, packaging, and shipping of entire tradeshow to various locations throughout the business year.
The Timken Company & Grabowski & Company North Canton, Ohio Creative Services Specialist, Independent Contract Worker 2010 – 2011
• Designed print, web, email, digital presentations, literature, communications, packaging design, product labeling, and anything else creative in-house. Covey-Odell Advertising LLC North Canton, Ohio
Graphic/Web Designer & Account Manager 2008 - 2009
• Creative designer and account manager for web and print based projects for B2B and B2C clientele.
• Responsible for client relationship, ordering, communicating and design from start to completion.
Rockwell Automation Cleveland, Ohio
Creative Services Specialist (Temporary Assignment) 2008 - 2009
• Creative designer responsible for brand integrity during tradeshow production.
• Assisted with designing, production, large format printing, building displays, for the tradeshow season.
Diebold Nixdorf North Canton, Ohio
Senior Visual Communications Designer 2000 - 2008
• Senior creative designer responsible for all print, collateral, sales literature, advertising, web and electronic promotions, tradeshow and global display hall presentations and displays.
• Managed budgeting and cost negotiations with advertising vendors, developed time, cost and budgeting tracking and workflow charts CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: 330-***-****
Email: *.********@***.***
Location: Uniontown, Ohio
Portfolio: Available on Request
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/
wwwstingsdesignscom/
Website: www.stingsgraphicdesign.com
John J. Hastings
Designer Art Director
Creative Department Manager
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Acrobat
Premier
Dreamweaver
AfterEffects
Microsoft Office 360
Asana File Management
Constant Contact e-mail Delivery
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