Graphic Designer
Resume:
Logan McCoy
Plano, Tx *****
Education
The Art Institute of Dallas
Associate of Applied Arts, Graphic Design
September 2006
Louisiana State University of Shreveport
Completed 70 of 120 credits of Fine Arts Degree
2004
Skills
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Adobe Illustrator CS5
Adobe InDesign CS5
Adobe Fireworks CS5
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
Adobe AfterEffects CS5
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Distiller
Corel Designer 12
QuarkXPress
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
HTML/XHTML/CSS
Mac/PC
Work History
Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
3/10 – 4/11 Irving, Texas
Graphic/Web Designer/Technical Illustrator, Contract
Redesigned the front-end for two internal websites
Created/edited medical instrument schematics
Created/edited web and UI graphics
Ice Skating Institute
9/08 - 3/10 Plano, Texas
Graphic Designer
Managed all design, including publications (2 magazines), brochures, prospectuses, event logos, patches, web blasts, e-newsletters, ads, display graphics, and more
Redesigned the ISI logo, as well as both the quarterly EDGE trade journal and the bimonthly Recreational Ice Skating Magazine (including the masthead)
Craftmade
2/08 - 6/08 Coppell, Texas
Graphic Designer, Freelance
Created/produced designs and updated style guides for catalogs, hang cards and packaging for Craftmade fans, clocks, and lighting fixtures
Designed the 2008 National Hardware Show catalog and the 2008 Outdoor Expressions catalog
Doskocil Pet Products
10/07 - 2/08 Arlington, Texas
Graphic Designer, Freelance
Created/produced designs and updated style guides for labels, hang cards and inserts for use with Petmate kennels, litter pans, bedding, scoops and other pet products
Worked with translators to accurately convey body copy on labels in both French and Spanish
Learned to generate UPC-A barcodes and the importance of component #s for manufacturing
Printplace.com
5/07 - 10/07 Arlington, Texas
Graphic Designer/Customer Service Specialist
Created designs for and fixed art files for customers
Learned how an offset printer works and how to prepare files properly for gang-run printing
(ISO standards)
Bioworld Merchandising
10/06 - 05/07 Irving, Texas
Graphic Designer
Created designs as well as chose the materials for generic and licensed wallets, belts, and wristbands to be sold in Hot Topic, Spencers, Wal-Mart, Kohls, target, Mervyns, etc.
Created designs for hang cards and catalogues
Learned the process of product sampling and tech-packs in communication with factories
Handled numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
Learned the importance of working with licensors for the most effectual product
Sony BMG
7/06 - 09/06 Dallas, Texas
Graphic Designer, Intern
Created designs for banners, flyers, end caps, and artist signings
Learned how to load and print to a large format printer
The Art Institute of Dallas Dallas, Texas
9/05 - 9/06
Teacher Assistant for Computer Applications
Strengthened my ability to help others learn a task
Managed grades and kept tests and other paperwork organized for the instructor
4/06 - 7/06
Graphic Designer, Career Services
Created and produced designs for posters, flyers, brochures, and t-shirt designs for The Art Institute of Dallas
Worked quickly and efficiently in tight time constraints and hectic environment
Learned the importance of the target audience
Handled multiple projects simultaneously
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