R Dumas Graphic Design Resume

RYAN M. DUMAS

*** *. ******* **. - ***. *, Baltimore, MD 21202

443-***-**** | ****.*****@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer - Signs by Tomorrow, Pasadena, MD (September 2008 – Present)

Designed various print materials, including business cards, brochures, banners, trade show displays, large-scale signs, and three-dimensional logos. Worked closely with clients throughout projects, from providing cost estimates to proofing, design, and production. Developed logos and brands for local businesses. Assisted with installation of signs and vehicle graphics.

Design Specialist - Fedex Office – Aramark, Philadelphia, PA (January 2006 – July 2008)

Managed the production work flow from meeting initially with clients and creating layouts to proofing and final production. Worked closely with corporate clients to design a range of printed materials, such as posters, menus, banners, presentations, and business cards. Other projects included creating layouts from existing client templates and creating web-ready digital files from hard copies.

Freelance Designer (January 2006 – Present)

Designed various promotional materials for clients ranging from local artists to universities. Produced digitally printed or screen-printed flyers, posters, and apparel and distributed materials to clients. Promoted events through various outlets, such as Facebook, MySpace, e-mail campaigns, and street promotion.

Clients: University of the Arts, Penn Abroad, R5 Productions, Freshout Media, and various local artists.

Graphic Design Lab Technician - Millersville University, Millersville, PA (2003 - 2004)

Worked in the graphic design lab as a technician. Assisted professors and students with lessons, printing, and design problems. Gained a working knowledge of digital printing systems.

RELATED SKILLS

Software Skills

Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flexi Designer, Macintosh and Windows Operating platforms, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office Suite, Omni Page Pro, Internet Browsers (Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, Safari)

Production & Equipment Skills

Fiery digital print interface, Onyx digital print interface, digital cameras, Oversize digital printers, Pantone color matching systems, oversize mounting and laminating equipment, GBC binding equipment, Gerber plotting equipment

EDUCATION

Maryland Institute College of Art, Continuing Studies (Spring 2009)

Dreamweaver for Designers and Artists

Millersville University of Pennsylvania (2000 - 2004)

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communications

President and co-founder of the Millersville University AIGA Student Chapter

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