John LeCrone
Arvada, Colorado 80005
ope0ad@r.postjobfree.com
www.johnlecrone.com
Technical Skills
• Macintosh and Windows Operating Systems
• Microsoft Word
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe DreamWeaver
• Google Applications
• WordPress
• HTML
• Search Engine Optimization
• CSS
• FTP Clients
Experience
Freelance Designer (Contract Work) 2010–2011 Arvada, Colorado
• Utilized skills and techniques obtained from Lead Designer position for clients
• Monitored clients though branding and development process
• Worked with start-ups to develop vision and platform
• Contract work for several clients including; StillSecure, Author Sandra S. McRae, Potent Motorsports
Lead Designer (U Creative Group, LCC) 2007–2010 Lafayette, Colorado
• Developed complex marketing concepts with teams and individually
• Met tight deadlines for multiple concurrent projects, including advertisements and publications
• Directed contract staff to ensured they were meeting deadlines and art direction
• Managed advertisement schedules for clients to ensure publication by the deadline
• Marketed agency services, technical support and marketing guidance
• Stayed current in industry programs, techniques and design trends
• Analyzed web site analytics for clients and recommended areas for web site optimization
• Designed and coded for a wide spectrum of clients over multiple mediums, online and offline collateral
• Upkeep of job logs, time spent, and project status
• Researched for branding projects
• Communicated with print vendors for pricing, quality and time of delivery
• Pre-press files for printer and publications
• Planned and developed multiple stage web sites from flowcharts to coding
• Transformed conceptual ideas into visual graphics
Copy Center Representative (Insta-Copy Imaging) 2006–2007 Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Utilized professional print engines to perform high volume print jobs
• Printing and scanning of wide format materials
• Binding and finishing of projects
• Pre-press customer files for production
• Set up of customer files to maximize print quality
Customer Service Agent (UPS Store) 2004–2006 Phoenix, Arizona
• Operated point of sale system for payment transactions
• Safely packaged and sent shipments using UPS shipping programs and protocol
• Assisted customers in operating copiers
• Bound projects for customers using binding machine
• Accurately filed mail for mailbox holders
• Responsible for closing and securing valuables
• Store key holder responsible for securing the building and setting of the alarm
Caregiver (Angel Care, LLC) 2002–2003 Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Responsible for the care and well being of up to 11 geriatric and Alzheimer residents
• Dispensed and monitored medication to residents
• Worked with nutritionist preparing and serving meals
Special Events Technician (Pan American Center) 1999–2002 Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Responsible for ensuring student help was working safely and on task
• Operated forklift, bucket truck and Tug tractors safely
• Set up and tear down for all concert and special events
• Maintained equipment such as spotlights, rigging, and scoreboards
• Acted as facilities welder
Education
Red Rocks Community College (Continuing Education) Fall 2011 Lakewood, Colorado
• Web Design Certificate
Collins College (Graduated) May 2006 Tempe, Arizona
• Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design 3.55 GPA
• Associate of Arts in Visual Communications 3.78 GPA
Personal Traits
• Deadline Driven
• Outstanding Customer Service
• Technologically Inclined
• Great People Skills
• Dependable
• Self-initiating