Randall L. Wagner

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Newburgh Heights, Ohio 44105

216-***-****

q3b76h@r.postjobfree.com

Portfolio site: www.randesign.us

Qualifications Summary:

• More than 10 years of diverse, hands-on design and production experience.

• Adaptable and detail-oriented with excellent work ethic, strong time management and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.

• Team player also capable of working independently with minimal direction.

• Proficient knowledge of Mac applications including Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5, Quark Xpress.

Employment History:

Graphic Designer: August 2011 - Present. BrainMaster Technologies, Inc., Bedford, Ohio.

• Brainstorm design ideas based on needs and information provided.

• Use current computer software to execute web and print media.

• Collaborate with others, such as printers, publishers, and web technicians to complete the final product.

• Arrange, photograph, and edit images of equipment for web and print publication.

• Research and identify industry-related advertising media.

Freelance Graphic Designer: 1999 - 2011. Opt-In Communications, Cleveland, Ohio; Spider Mobile Marketing, Cleveland, Ohio; TracyLocke, Cleveland, Ohio; Facelogic, Westlake, Ohio; WineStyles, Westlake, Ohio.

• Conceptualize, design, and produce various forms of print media, set type, and manipulate photographic images using current software.

Teacher: 1999 - 2008. Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, Ohio.

• Taught various grades and subjects which included adult learning internet courses and a Mac computer lab.

Contract Illustrator, Computer Production Specialist: 1997 - 1998. Pride Publications, Mentor, Ohio.

• Illustrated and produced two children’s books, “The New Neighbors” (published in June, 1998) and “Who’s In Your Family?”.

• Designed company logo and business cards.

Computer Graphics Specialist: 1995 - 1997. Liggett-Stashower, Cleveland, Ohio.

• Produced signage, newspaper advertisements and collateral materials for the agency’s largest account, Cole Vision Corporation, and for other major accounts including The Avenue at Tower City, Chase Financial Corporation, Jo-Ann Fabrics, and Evenflo.

• Set type and manipulated images using various software to create desired outcome.

• Recipient of Addy Award Certificate of Excellence for studio production.

Contract Graphic and Production Artist: 1994 - 1995. MacTemps, Independence, Ohio.

• Responsible for coordinating and producing of a variety of graphics products and services including ads, newsletters, report covers, and information pages for telephone books.

• Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selecting style and size of type, and arranging layouts based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and aesthetic design concepts.

• Carefully and accurately proofread and corrected grammar, spelling, and punctuation of print materials.

Education:

University of Toledo: Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Cleveland State University: Elementary Certification (Grades 1 - 8)