Graphic Designer Social Media

Bernard Cantollas

Marketing Director Graphic Designer AI Prompt Engineer

San Diego, CA **********@*****.*** 619-***-**** SUMMARY

High-achieving Graphic Designer offering 35 years of experience working with a variety of clients. Demonstrated success in pitching concepts, scoping work and delivering assets on time. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite with high degree of expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop. SKILLS

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

• Branding & Visual Identity

• Print & Digital Design

• AI Prompt Engineer

• Apparel & Product Design

• Web Design & Asset Creation

• Photography for E-Commerce & Marketing

• Technical Illustration

• Marketing Strategy & Planning

• Multi-Channel Campaign Development

• Point-of-Sale (POS) Design

• Social Media Content Development

• E-commerce Marketing

• Target Audience Engagement

• Event Marketing & Tradeshow Collateral

• Cross-functional Team Leadership

• Brainstorming & Ideation Facilitation

• Project Lifecycle Oversight

• Creative Direction

• Timeline & Deadline Management

• Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• B2B & B2C Sales Experience

• Client Account Management

• Upselling & Customer Retention Strategies

• Order Processing & Fulfillment

• Customer Service (In-Person, Phone, Email)

• CRM Tools & Sales Tracking

• Inventory Management

• Supply Chain Coordination

• Equipment Requisition & Logistics

• Document Control & Archiving

• Military Operational Support & Planning

• Visual Presentation of Tactical Data

• Team Supervision & Mentorship

• Mission Planning & Support Coordination

• Chain-of-Command Communication

• Strategic Decision-Making Under Pressure

• Veteran & Military Transition Insight

• Security & Confidentiality Awareness

EXPERIENCE:

Markerting Director

CombatConnect.org – Veterans Charity Group – Florida 02-2025 – Current

• Developed and executed marketing strategies that increased website traffic by 40% within the first year.

• Led a team of 4 marketing professionals to design and implement outreach programs for veterans, resulting in a 25% increase in program participation.

• Coordinated social media campaigns that grew the organization's online presence by 50% across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Senior Graphic Designer

SaviCustoms Apparel – San Diego, CA

Feb 2022 – Mar 2025

• Managed all final-stage art production, ensuring 100% accuracy before garments entered full production.

• Designed custom apparel artwork for over 200 clients, supporting full production runs and point-of-sale materials.

• Maintained a digital library of over 1,000+ design assets, improving turnaround times by 35% on repeat client orders.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with production and sales teams to streamline workflow, reducing production errors by 20%.

Sales Representative

Business Printing Company – Santee, CA

Mar 2015 – Jan 2022

• Generated and maintained client relationships with 100+ recurring business accounts, increasing retention by 25% over five years.

• Placed and tracked orders while handling customer service inquiries across phone, email, and in-person, maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction rating.

• Proactively contacted prospects and existing clients, contributing to a 15% year-over-year growth in sales.

• Identified client needs and provided tailored print solutions, increasing upsell opportunities by 30%.

Senior Graphic Designer / Project Manager

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions – San Diego, CA 2010 – 2020

• Directed and facilitated 50+ creative brainstorming sessions, driving cross-departmental collaboration and innovative defense marketing solutions.

• Delivered over 100 integrated campaigns aligned with defense-sector clients’ strategic objectives, achieving a 98% on-time launch rate.

• Oversaw end-to-end project management for mission-critical initiatives, coordinating between internal teams and external vendors to reduce turnaround time by 20%.

• Led creative development for high-impact deliverables including trade show assets, digital content, and print collateral for multimillion-dollar defense programs. Web Manager / Graphic Designer

Saints Sinphony – San Diego, CA

2011 – 2013

• Spearheaded creative planning and rollout for seasonal e-commerce campaigns, increasing online sales by 15% over two years.

• Managed full-cycle project coordination and design for digital and print campaigns, ensuring 100% deadline adherence.

• Directed and executed lifestyle and product photography for fashion collections, producing hundreds of high-quality images used across web, advertising, and print.

• Led cross-functional ideation sessions to align creative direction with brand identity and seasonal trends, supporting a consistent brand aesthetic across all channels. Petty Officer First Class (Illustrator/Draftsman)

United States Navy – San Diego, CA

Jul 1988 – Jul 2008

• Planned and coordinated over 300+ support missions for deployed forces, ensuring critical logistics and communication readiness.

• Managed requisition, inventory, and documentation for thousands of units of mission-essential equipment and supplies with zero loss incidents.

• Led cross-functional operational planning teams to resolve field and base challenges, reducing mission delays by 25%.

• Supervised and mentored junior sailors, contributing to a 40% promotion rate within the division and maintaining high team morale.

• Produced technical illustrations, visual aids, and tactical planning materials in support of operational briefings and intelligence reports.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Platt College - San Diego, CA 04/2009

Associate of Arts: Graphic Design

July 1988 - July 2008

-Federal Military Government Design Standards.

-Creation of journalistic and artistic numerical archive command systems.

-Co-wrote Military standards for Command and Unit Seals.

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