PROFILE

Seasoned Senior Graphic Designer with a distinguished careers spanning over

** *****, ******** ******** *********** and impactful design solutions. Possessing a keen artistic eye and an in-depth understanding of design principles, I excel in translating complex concepts into compelling visual narratives. With a proven history of delivering innovative designs across various mediums, I am adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to conceptualize and execute projects that exceed expectations. Proficient in industry-standard design software, I bring a blend of creativity and technical expertise to every project, ensuring brand consistency and effective communication. As a leader in the field, I thrive on fostering a collaborative environment, and staying updated on the latest design trends to consistently deliver fresh and influential visual experiences. WORK EXPERIENCE

SENIOR GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER

BAYOU MICROFUND 2016 - PRESENT

● Bayou Microfund’s Resident Graphic/Web Designer. Responsible for designing a wide range of high-quality, eye-catching marketing materials, including, but not limited to, collateral (whitepapers, flyers datasheets, case studies), social media assets, tradeshow booths, presentations, emails, templates, and brand assets (like iconography).

● Primarily responsible for managing and developing the look, feel and appeal that engages consumers for deliverables such as ads, landing pages, as well as video editing.

● Manages, produces, designs and lays out user-friendly, high impact creative aimed at engaging consumers to visit, join, renew membership. GRAPHIC DESIGNER

HOUSTON PARKS & RECREATION 2016 - 2022

● Designed, constructed, and translated the department’s brand-identity-and- style guidelines for multiple projects.

● Key collaborator across cross-functional teams to develop compelling, assets ranging from infographics, branding, websites, online media, video intros, PowerPoint & Keynote presentations, newsletters, social media, and print collateral (brochures, posters, postcards, invites, flyers, posters) defined by the Marketing and Communication Department. In addition, conceptualized and produced large-scale indoor/outdoor signage series, vehicle wraps, exhibit displays, and diverse promotional materials from concept to final production.

● Point of reference for new digital and brand strategies and their continual revision based on industry trends, organization goals, and meeting set requirements.

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION ARTIST

ABB INC. 2014 - 2016

● Rebranded the department’s product literature adhering to ABB’s worldwide brand.

● Developed and managed graphical standards, templates, and resources.

● Designed and produced global advertising/marketing campaigns.

● Created, and edited training videos for internal, corporate, and international use.

● Initiated team collaboration efforts with marketing communication, events, and product teams to deliver creative design solutions.

● Devised concepts and strategies using the following materials: PowerPoint, sales presentations, digital advertising assets, website graphics, print/ electronic flyers, brochures, posters, electronic cards, direct mail/e-mail campaigns, internal marketing materials, social media assets, and signage. CONTACT

832-***-****

adyz53@r.postjobfree.com

www.jusdesign.com

Houston, TX

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Experienced Art Director/Graphic

Designer

Outstanding leadership and

organizational skills

Exemplary interpersonal,

communication, and analytical abilities

Hands-on experience - InDesign,

Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro,

Acrobat, MS Office

Visual Design: Create the overall look

and feel of websites, including color

schemes, typography, and graphical

elements such as logos, banners, icons,

and other visual assets.

Expert level - Print production, print

method recommendations.

Passion for typography, art, color, and

creative solutions.

Ongoing online training for UI/UX

design principles and methodology

EDUCATION

BFA, Visual Communications May 2003

The School Of Visual Arts

AAA, Advertising Design June 1987

New York City Tech

LANGUAGES

Fluent - Verbal & Written

ENGLISH

SPANISH

JUSTO BLANCO

ART DIRECTOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

832-***-**** adyz53@r.postjobfree.com www.jusdesign.com JUSTO BLANCO

ART DIRECTOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

832-***-**** adyz53@r.postjobfree.com www.jusdesign.com ART DIRECTOR/LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

AFFINITY HEALTH PLAN 2008-2012

● Strategic team leader conceived and implemented the re-branding of the corporate affinityplan.org website.

● Managed the every phase of a projects and created assets ranging from infographics, branding, online media, photography, storyboarding, PowerPoint

& Keynote presentations, newsletters and print collateral (brochures, posters, postcards, large scale bus shelter ads)

● Utilized EKTRON CMS to manage the website content, and campaigns across departments.

● Provided art direction for the production of Affinity’s social media sites

(Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) providing news and information for public sharing detailing the company’s mission/goal.

ART DIRECTOR/LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

THE PRINCETON REVIEW 2000-2008

● Managed a mid-size graphic design team for the Marketing and Communication department, producing high-profile products, designing, developing, and implementing the company’s corporate brand.

● Championed efforts to cement vendor relationships, serving several domestic and international annual franchise meetings and conferences.

● Developed innovative concepts, photo art direction, preliminary sketches, and approved the final press checks.

● Coordinated, completed, and oversaw client contact, job-related activities, and assignments.

● Active participant in establishing streamline scheduled materials, manuals, book covers, and educational materials as well as special projects from banners, posters, and display systems.

PRODUCTION ARTIST

THE CREATIVE GROUP LYONS INC NY 2008 - 2013

● Designed aesthetic pieces for Direct Energy - banners, posters, outdoor signs, and marketing mailers.

● Consistently applied brand standards to high-quality design work.

● Reviewed file specifications prior to releasing files, ensuring adherence to agency standards.

● Inspected digital and print proofs for clarity, content, registration, color, mood, and accuracy for the final output.

● Established routine communication with production and agency staff to preflight, collect and distribute artwork.

● Updated and revised new/existing files, ensuring the quality Including colors, typography, layout, fonts, and images were packaged and sent to print publications or vendors.

● Generated new layouts and graphics using a variety of tactics, including collateral, sale sheets, brochures, letters, emails, banners and web assets.

● Worked with production and agency staff to preflight, collect and distribute artwork. Ensured the quality and accuracy of files (including colors, typography, layouts, fonts, images) that were packaged and sent to print publications or vendors.

● Reviewed digital and print proofs for clarity, content, registration, color, and accuracy of final output.

CONTACT

832-***-****

adyz53@r.postjobfree.com

www.jusdesign.com

Houston, TX

NOTABLE PROJECTS

Design and developed the Houston

Parks and Recreation’s logo and

Brand-Identity guidelines.

Lead Brand Designer for Mayor

Silvester Turner’s Love Our Parks

Complete Community Initiatives,

#HoustonStrong indoor/Outdoor

signage, social media and all related

web assets.

Lead Graphic Designer/Web

Designer for Bayou Microfund. A non-

profit 501 (c) (3) corporation and a Kiva

Trustee manager of the Kiva Houston

Hub. BMF helps entrepreneurs navigate

Kiva’s application, fundraising and

repayment process.

Featured contract designer for HBDI,

Grameen Foundation. AKA as “GFUSA”,

a global 501 non-profit organization

based in Washington, DC.

Designed and produced corporate

brand logo, Annual Conference

Marketing and Communication

materials (multiple years)

Lead Graphic Designer for over 10

years at The Princeton Review test prep

company based in New York

COMPUTER SKILLS

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

XD

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

WordPress

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