Multi-Talented Graphic/Web Designer

Eric A. Kriegermeier

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Des Plaines, IL 60016

Cell: 224-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

PROFILE

Business and art professional with knowledge and expertise in variety of art forms and applications. 
Excellent organizer and communicator with the ability to project and elicit interest, enthusiasm and energy, using a common sense approach. Over 7 years of professional art experience. Strong conceptual skills; 
ability to translate ideas into realities. Diverse skill set includes web, print, and exhibit design.

EDUCATION

1999-2002: B.A. English (Creative Writing), Eastern Illinois University

2002-2004: B.A. Graphic Design (Interactive Multimedia), IADT of Chicago

COMPUTER SKILLS

Web Design: Dreamweaver and Flash - 5 years

Multimedia Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark Xpress, Premiere, and After Effects - 6 years

Print Production: Onyx, Posterprint, Pagemaker, and Acrobat - 6 years

Software/Other Tools: Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Entourage, Keynote, Access, Filemaker, Lotus Notes - 8 years

Platforms: Windows and Mac - 15 years

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Design Manager: September 2008 – Present

AlphaGraphics – Roswell GA

• Lead Design and Production team in daily meetings.

• Implemented an entire digital archiving system to better serve customer retention.

• Lead Designer for Corporate Branding for Atlanta based business (The Drake House, MB&A, Southern Floor Worx, Somerby of Alpharetta, and many more) .

• Established relationships with customers and ensuring project completion and on budget.

• Successfully managed multiple projects at once from conception to completion.

Creative Director: May 2007 – September 2008

Digital Pro Images – Alpharetta GA

• Built marketing/creative team containing Designers, Writers, Print Techs, and Finishing Staff.

• Implemented an entire infrastructure to promote redundancy and Customer Satisfaction.

• Created, organized, and prioritize project and production schedules.

• Established relationships with outside vendors and reduced overhead cost by 12% in the first 6 months.

• Successfully managed product launch projects for Audi, Mucinex, Mini Cooper, BMW, Sonicare, Bose, and many others

Lead Graphic Artist: April 2005 – April 2007

Nimlok Company – Niles, IL

• Conceptualized and established highly profitable Graphic Design Department within a once strictly print production facility.

• Supervised 9 designers and advised, coached and partnered with cross-functional teams on project delivery, solution development and deployment,

• Designed an aggressive marketing plan founded on quality, integrity, and responsiveness that has effectively fostered client retention.

• Standardized production and increased efficiency by implementing procedures to manage graphic output quality control and color management.

Graphic Artist/Customer Service: July 2004 - February 2005

Graphic Marking Systems – Highland Park, IL

• Contributed creative and managerial skills to product line development, branding.

• Effectively developed concept, design, and implementation of corporate website.

• Performed vital research for sales team.

Graphic Artist/Visual Specialist: March 2004 - July 2004

Motorola – Schaumburg, IL

• Designed layout, of proposal booklets for Special Markets Division.

• Designed cover art, diagrams, tables, and other visual aids with short turnarounds.

• Fostered clear line of communication with team members to achieve maximum results.

• Within the first quarter, helped division surpass team goal for yearly earnings by 23%

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