Advertising Designer

MICAH WILLINGHAM 972-***-**** micahwillingham.wix.com/micah ************@*****.***

linkedin.com/in/micah-willingham-8619583 Galveston, TX Advertising Designer

Outcome / deadline driven and adaptable Advertising Designer with demonstrated success creating high quality projects for diverse audiences across multiple markets and demographics that facilitate achievement of brand objectives. Extremely adept at comprehending and employing new technologies, programs, and processes. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Brand Identity

Graphic Design

Direct Mail

Digital & Print Production

Packaging

Advertising / Marketing

Layout & Print Design

Copy Writing

Market Research

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Budget Administration

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Business Development

Client Relations

Cross-functional Collaboration

Internal & External Communication

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mac, PC, Adobe Suite - Photoshop,

Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Acrobat,

Creative Cloud, Corel Draw, Freehand,

Microsoft Office, Facebook

EDUCATION

Courses Completed in Commercial

Advertising & Design

Texas State Technical College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager 2019 – 2022

AmeriGrafix, Waxahachie, TX

• B to C, B to B and B to B to C design and branding for area clientele with a very diverse array of markets, demographics and services. Extremely fast paced, deadline driven position, which has taken my creative solutions to all new heights.

• Effectively oversaw a diverse team with varied duties, by expanding my knowledge to operate and maintaining advance printing, plotting and embroidery equipment, along with assimilating new software through personal research and learning, which optimized production and increase quality.

• Maintained and nurtured client relationships to ensure and grow customer retention. Advertising Designer 2014 – 2019

Micah: The Design Studio, Dallas, TX

• Complete diverse creative and design projects for clients across multiple industries and regions while adhering devising and executing strategic plans aligned with brand identity and specifications.

• Confer with 1K+ clients to identify and fulfill individual business needs to successfully penetrate target market and demographics.

• Innovated business brand and identity for 300+ businesses, including creating logos, color schemes, and consumer perception.

Apparel Designer 2008 – 2014

PepWear, Dallas, TX

• Produced creative contemporary designs for education, music, and family markets while adhering to conservative clientele preferences.

• Conceived and delivered effective promotional and event merchandising while enhancing product quality by instituting advanced design and creative techniques.

• Coordinated and planned effective production schedule to achieve goals. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Designer

Independent Contracts, Dallas, Tx

• Created and designed ads, logos, and promotional and marketing materials for clients across diverse markets and subjects.

Art Director

The McCarthy Companies, Dallas, TX

• Created individual brand identities for diverse clients nationwide while supervising a team of designers and interdisciplinary professionals.

Lead/Instructional Designer

Waco Tribune-Herald, Waco, TX

• Developed, designed, and disseminated ads and special promotions and offered interdepartmental consulting and technical support to achieve company goals

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