Senior Creative Designer & Accessibility Expert

********@****.*** Lincoln, *****, United States

402-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-peters-ab3bb72a/ https://live4red.myportfolio.com/

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Consultant/Designer

Rainmakers Strategic Solutions

Ellicott City 01/2021 – Present

Honed InDesign expertise to elevate visual design for health, wellness, and lifestyle projects. Revamped and labeled PDFs to ensure screen reader compatibility, enhancing content design for product literature in accordance with Section 508 Accessibility standards. Leveraged Adobe CSS, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and CommonLook to streamline processes. Exhibited profound knowledge of 508 standards and auditing, including WCAG 2.2, Acrobat Pro, PAC 2024, and NVDA.

Graphic Designer

StrategicHealthSolutions, LLC (SHS)

Omaha 12/2012 – 12/2020

Executed comprehensive digital and print design, branding, and typography for CMS/MSPIC and other government contracts.

Formulated instructional and marketing materials, including web-based training (WBT). Guaranteed compliance with HHS guidelines for Section 508 accessibility for all printed and online materials. Navigated project management within a collaborative setting, emphasizing attention to detail and proactive learning.

Marketing Director

Jacob North Companies

Lincoln 07/2011 – 07/2012

Oversaw the execution of a Market Development Strategy aimed at driving growth across multiple channels. Harnessed diverse media formats including print, direct mail, B2B, SaaS, email, and social media to amplify outreach efforts.

Conducted surveys, audits, and reports; directed design, brand standards, layout for print, website design, and produced editorial content for company publications. Led a team of designers and developers through color design, pre-press processes, and final project delivery. Enhanced proficiency in CSS and HTML while utilizing various software across MAC and PC platforms. Production Coordinator/Graphic Designer

Fiserv Inc.

Lincoln 09/2002 – 02/2011

Mark D. Peters

Dynamic Senior Consultant/Designer with over 10 years of experience in visual design, specializing in health and wellness domains. Proven expertise in 508 compliance, PDF remediation, and accessibility standards, underscored by a Section 508 Awareness Certification. Successfully refined InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite skills, enhancing project outcomes across various design mediums. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that align with client needs, ready to contribute to impactful projects.

Instituted methodologies and guidelines to ensure quality and consistency in color, design, photography, photo editing, and printing.

Collaborated with HR and department leads to create and disseminate internal and immediate communications. Received accolades for advertising and marketing campaigns, achieving recognition both company-wide and nationally through excellence in banking and financial design. Elevated to Senior Graphic Designer in 2004, specializing in Financial IT Security design, and subsequently promoted to Production Coordinator in 2008 as responsibilities expanded. Graphic Designer/Pre-Press Specialist

Nebraska Printing Center

Lincoln 06/1995 – 08/2002

Acquired in-depth knowledge and refinement of color processes within a multimedia environment. Delivered complete projects from concept to realization, traversing design, pre-press to print. Provided high-quality scanning, color correction, and photo enhancement for a variety of print media. Participated in the photographic preparation for the book, "Ted's Travelling Circus." Graphic Designer/Illustrator

SafeCard Services, Inc.

Cheyenne 06/1992 – 03/1995

Contributed as a member of a 'Corporate Roundtable' of professionals driving SafeCard's global marketing initiatives.

Crafted materials adhering to the stringent standards established by corporate partners including CitiCorp and Bank of America.

Gained new skills in photo editing, marketing enhancement, and event presentation delivery. Video Graphic Designer/Technician

Cable USA

Kearney 09/1991 – 12/1991

Researched and self-educated in television graphics technology, video production, and editing. Established operational guidelines and trained colleagues; produced a Premiere Auto Sales show along with a Five-Agency Real Estate showcase.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Fine Arts (BFA) Degree - Commercial Art & Design University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney 09/1988 – 05/1990

Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree - Architectural Drafting & CAD Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte 09/1984 – 05/1986

SKILLS

508 Compliance PDF Adobe Acrobat Pro Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Tagging PDF Remediation WCAG 2.2 CERTIFICATES

Section 508 Awareness Certified

US Government Trusted Tester program

2024

PAC 2024 CommonLook PDF Web Design Adobe Dreamweaver Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Lightroom HTML5 SaaS WordPress Javascript SharePoint Design Principles Microsoft Excel Templafy Graphic Design Adobe Creative Suite Brand Guidelines Project Management Accessibility Design Print Design Digital Design Typography Color Theory Video Editing Photography Branding Organizational Skills Attention to Detail Time Management Collaboration Conceptual Marketing Willingness to Learn Cultural Sensitivity Communication Prioritization Health/Wellness/Lifestyle

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