Markk Veerapen

Objective

The scope of the graphic designer is far from narrow. I am a results-driven, award-winning designer with substantial experience in numerous industries including education, health care, call center, outsourcing, staffing, law, and telecom, just to name a few. My experience covers all ends of the creative spectrum from working on websites, creating Web pages, banners, image manipulation, logo design or logo redesigning to conceptualizing brochures, posters, fliers, programs, playbills, and more. I am seeking to align myself with a company that is looking for a highly motivated professional with strong credentials and a proven track record, as well as the “can do” attitude.

Education

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

B.S. Graphic Design - 2001

A.S. Visual Communications - 1997

United States Air Force

Cryogenics Specialist (LOX/LIN) / Aircraft Refuel Technician (Desert Storm/Shield/Provide Comfort)-1990/1992

Software Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks) Quark Xpress, Fontographer, Macromedia Director, Microsoft Office Suite (Macintosh and PC)

Professional Experience

Calvary Christian Academy 2010 – Present / Graphic/Web Designer

Responsibilities:

• Developing design concepts by gathering information to clarify design issues and ideas.

• Meeting with departments to discuss their needs and be proactive in presenting ideas and designs.

• Thinking creatively and working closely together with an editorial team to produce new ideas and design work for both print and online.

• Using innovation to redefine a design concept and meeting the constraints of cost, time, and client’s needs.

• Working on more than one design concept at a time, using a wide range of media, including photography, and other computer aided designs.

• Producing accurate and high quality work for both print and Web.

• Keeping abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programs.

• Working well in a team, with printers, writers/editors, photographers, other designers, project manager, website designers, and clients

• Adhering to tight deadlines, serving clients’ needs at all times.

• Updating the CCA website, using a system that’s creative, easy to navigate, and communicates effectively.

Major Project Overview:

Working closely with the rest of the creative team, producing visual solutions to the communication needs of other departments, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness. Imaginative flair, awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, a working knowledge of the latest computer packages, and an understanding of material costs and time limits, all of which can impact on the design and the way the ministry is served.

Graphixordesign, Ink. 2004 – 2010 / Creative Director

Responsibilities:

• Providing board room presentation graphics, “Brainstorming” process of high-quality graphs and charts as well as photography, logos, and other forms of graphic design.

• Developing and building printed collateral for various industries.

• Overseeing quality assurance

• Developing campaign advertisements in print and Web from inception to completion.

• Series development and execution.

Major Project Overview:

Participating in brainstorming, and providing production vendors creating drafts and graphics from conceptual ideas to final product, advising and enforcing company’s house style, providing production vendors with collected files and detailed instruction on project needs.

Spherion Corporation 2000 – 2004 / Senior Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

• Branding (logo/style guide creation).

• Developing campaign advertisements from inception to completion.

• Website design and architecture.

• Internet advertising (i.e. static and animated banners as well as e-Campaigns).

• Board room presentation graphics (high-quality graphs and charts as well as photography).

• Developing and building printed collateral and overseeing quality assurance.

Major Project Overview:

Creating brochures, ads, direct mail pieces (both print and electronic), online banner ads, website mock-ups, website design, logos, corporate identity, e-mail campaigns, newsletters, sales promotion items, in-house materials, posters, logo design, interface design, promotional product design, as well as package designs.

Smith-Gardner, Inc. 1998-1999 / Chief Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

• Integrating interface designs.

• Run meetings about new developments, campaign ideas, and even issues if arise.

• Project managing new campaigns/projects.

Major Project Overview:

Creating front-end graphics for various software programs, interface design, and promotional collateral.

Pixels 1997-1998 / Print Production Artist

Responsibilities:

• Building/re-building logos.

• Quality control.

• Design brochures, ad series, postcards, signs.

• Build from initial design of brochures, ad series, postcards, and signs.

Major Project Overview:

Creating brochures, ads, direct mail pieces (mostly print, some electronic), online banner ads, web site mock-ups, logos, newsletters, sales promotion items, in-house materials and other projects.

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