Graphic Designer Social Media

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Carl Schmitzer

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Goal

Continued development of creative skills, experience and professional fulfillment. Profile

Extensive experience in art direction, print production, illustration, animation, photography, interior design and creative planning — with a background in advertising, marketing, in-house, agency and solopreneur design.

Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and project management skills with expertise focused in brand identity, print, digital and social media. Experience

Senior Art Director, Xcel Energy Minneapolis, Minnesota 2006 to present

• Graphic design, illustration and communications for a Fortune 500 company. Collaborating cohesively with writers, vendors and internal clients — creating a broad range of corporate communication materials including, print, web and social media collateral. Solopreneur Graphic Designer and Illustrator Upper Midwest Region 1991 to present

• Specializing in managing small business communications including: illustration, animation, print, display, signage, event, social media, website and brand development. Design Contractor, Celarity Minneapolis, Minnesota 2003–2006

• Illustrator for Medtronic. Technical product and package illustration for various medical devices

• Graphic design and production design for Target, Ameriprise and Cenveo. Developed brand guidelines, standards and production methods, creating a wide variety of animation, illustration, print, social media and web collateral.

Design Intern, Modern Dog Seattle, Washington Summer 2001

• SWAG, paper sample and left over doughnut-paid graphic design intern for a Seattle-based firm specializing in niche marketing design and illustration. Photographer/Creative Director, South Dakota State University 1989–1992, 1998–2001

• Photographed a wide variety of events and formats from studio to sports for The Collegian

• Creative Director, National Studend Advertising Competition (NSAC) Campaign. Cooperatively planned and led a national student advertising campaign involving research, marketing strategy, media planning, creative direction, budgeting and project presentation. Coauthored the highest- scoring NSAC presentation in the nation.

Education

South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising Bachelor of Science Degree in Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design Minors in Psychology and Marketing

Community involvement

Board Member, volunteer, The Groveland Association President, Secretary and Committee Leader for neighborhood housing association Member and volunteer, AIGA Minnesota, In-House Design Group Committee and volunteer work focused on in-house designer initiatives Software proficiency

Good Skilled Expert

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Spark

Premiere Rush

After Effects

Audition

Dreamweaver

CSS/HTML

MS Office

Mac OS

Specialties

Print design and branding

Digital

graphics

Communication

solutions

Art is what the mind imagines,

and the heart knows to be true.

Work & life balance

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Career, life-changing experiences

Illustrator, Photographer, Editor, Canistota High School Newspaper and Annual As an in coming freshman in high school, I was asked to illustrate for the school annual. Soon after, I became a photographer shooting sports, lifestyle and community events. That introduction to journalism led to news and editorial writing; an early start to my career. Founder, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Canistota High School I loved the idea of starting an FBLA chapter at my school and convinced the superintendent to support it. We financed the group with concession stand sales at school events — the experience was a great lesson in the value of initiative and networking. Boys State Delegate, Canistota, South Dakota

Boys State is a week-long American Legion program for high school juniors designed to educate potential leaders about government and civic responsibility. Delegates are chosen by leaders in their community and it was an honor to be selected. It was an incredible learning experience.

Resident Assistant, South Dakota State University

A challenging job as a role model and mentor, needing wisely managing time and working with a wide variety of personalities and relationships. Sales Trainer/Service Manager, Best Buy

Working at Best Buy was a natural fit for me. At the suggestion of my manager, I applied for a sales training position and attended “Sales Presentation Training” school; a seminar that teaches comprehensive sales techniques. Experience in retail sales has been a great addition to my career. Association Board President, Old Town In Town Cooperative Being elected as an association board member was a challenge drawing on many past experiences and a large commitment of time and dedication. It is incredibly rewarding to see efforts improve your community.

Want to know more?

At an early age, I discovered a talent

for illustration, photography and an

appreciation for art.

There are other jobs and projects

that have that taught me so much.

Every new opportunity is a chance

to learn; this “B-Side” details some

of the more significant experiences.

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