Joe Santos
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https://linkedin.com/in/josé-santos-907a732b
https://jalbertmail.wixsite.com/josesantos/portfolio
Creative and results-driven bilingual graphic designer with over 25 years of experience delivering visually compelling, brand-aligned designs across industries including hospitality, retail, medical, industrial, real estate, and food services. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Graphic Design. Offers a comprehensive skill set including social media management, commercial photography, video production/editing, and expertise in digital and offset printing. Adept at managing projects from concept to completion, aligning visual storytelling with business goals to drive engagement and growth.
Core Competencies
Marketing Strategy & Campaign Support
Branding & Marketing
Social Media & Online Marketing
Vendor & Budget Management
Team Collaboration & Communication
Digital & Print Design Production
Bilingual Communication (English & Spanish)
Technical Skills
* Design: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Creatopy
* UX/UI: Figma
* Video: Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Creatopy
* Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Apple Keynote, Pages
* Project Management: WorkFront
* Web & Email: Wix, Constant Contact, Bynder
Professional Experience:
Brand & Media Graphic Designer Paychex, Inc. (contractor via Lancesoft, Inc) - Rochester, NY June 2021 - April 2025
Created branded marketing and sales assets, including interactive eBooks, brochures, newsletters, sales sheets, social media campaigns, and internal documentation.
Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines, leveraging WorkFront to coordinate with project managers and stakeholders.
Maintained brand standards while localizing content for diverse markets.
Adapted visual content for U.S. and Latin American markets.
Graphic Designer & Social Media Content Creator Petroleum Containment, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL October 2018 - April 2021
Directed brand strategy and corporate marketing efforts, supporting two companies simultaneously.
Developed content and visual assets to support lead generation campaigns and customer events.
Coordinated with event vendors and external suppliers for promotional materials and displays.
Produced branded print and digital materials, including brochures, flyers, sales sheets, trade show displays, and product videos.
Managed websites, social media content, and email marketing platforms to drive visibility and engagement.
Senior Graphic Designer J. Albert. & Co. - Santo Domingo, DR February 2008 - May 2018
Led a creative agency serving hospitality, real estate, tourism, architectural firms, government agencies, and commercial clients.
Managed project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships for high-quality campaign execution.
Collaborated with clients and teams to implement cohesive marketing plans and visual branding strategies.
Designed marketing collateral, event signage, digital assets, and print campaigns.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Graphic Design Santo Domingo, DR
Languages:
English: Fluent Spanish: Native