Creative/Art Director
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Creative/Art Director
Graphic Designer/Artist
Marketing/Advertising Specialist
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
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Excellent problem solver, strategic thinker, and effective communicator; the kind of person who takes the initiative and is proactive. Professional, customer-focused attitude, strong attention to detail, excellent presentation skills as well as the ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Design agency or in-house design group experience. Able to execute and supervise projects from concept to production.
· Creative visual solutions including concept, design, photography and production for a wide variety of projects including special magazine supplements, proposals, marketing, collateral and advertising and any other design oriented production.
· Ability to interface with the internal publishers, editorial staff, sales staff, and project coordinators but outside clients and agencies as well.
· Highly creative, verbal problem solver, capable of controlling the creativity of many varied projects. Ability to design within the guidelines and budgets of each individual project and because many of the clients are diverse, they will establish an individual style for each piece.
· Extensive leadership skills with the ability to create a wining creative environment so as to produce the most efficient and award winning team.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Herbst Corporation 2005 - Present
Creative/Graphics Designer
Design and production of all special event and marketing media for local and nationally owned casinos, properties and corporations
Las Vegas, NV
AfterGlo Xpressions 2004 - 2005
Creative/Graphics Designer/Proprietor
Freelance, various large corporate structures
Las Vegas, NV
Desert Design Group 2001 - 2004
(MGM, Mirage, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, Rio Hotel Venetian)
Creative/Art Director: Directed Team of Designers; designed all
special event and marketing media for local and national casinos and corporations.
Helped create an extra $8 million in revenue for company.
Las Vegas, NV
MGM/Mirage Events 2000 - 2002
(MGM, Mirage, Bellagio, Golden Nugget, Treasure Island)
Special Projects Artist: Creative/graphics designed; produced all special event and marketing media for local and national casinos and corporations
Las Vegas, NV
Wren Technologies 2000 - 2000
Albuquerque, NM
Business Owner/President
Marketing, Advertising and Web Site Development
American Properties Management Corp. 1999 - 2000
Albuquerque, NM
Senior Art Director (Marketing/Advertising): Lead team of designers in designing and producing all advertising and marketing media for 120 properties.
Purchase Pro International 1997 - 1999
Las Vegas, NV
Senior Designer: Responsible for all design, marketing and advertising media for all of the corporation advancement. Created the corporate image from inception. Developed all marketing media and advertising, including magazine design. Managed 20 direct reports with 600 personnel.
Las Cruces Sun-News 1994-1997
Las Cruces, NM
Graphic Designer
Composer/Page Builder, Typesetter, Paste-Up Artist
El Paso Amigo Pages 1993-1994
El Paso, TX
Production Manager/Graphics Director
Lead team in telephone book directory design and production
Rio Grande Gazette Newspapers and Print Shop 1993-1993
Anthony, NM
Newspaper Assistant Publisher/Graphics Director
Newspaper design and layout, managed all darkroom procedures
Able Sign Company 1991-1991
Las Cruces, NM
Graphic Artist
Sign Painting
Primary Layout (Temporary job)
Cashway Home Centers 1987-1990
Las Cruces, NM
Merchandising and Inventory Control Manager
Customer Assistant, stocker, cashier
SPECIAL SKILLS
All Graphic Design Media Production. Film, Digital productions and coordination of photo shoots. Full knowledge and experience with Macintosh Systems and IBM/PC and all supporting software, specializing in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,After Effects, Dreamweaver, Image Ready, Pagemaker, Macromedia Freehand, Multi-Ad Creator, Quark Xpress and most Multi-Media software. Full knowledge and experience with compatible systems including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Binder and most other supporting software, specializing in Front Page, Corel Cad, and Corel Photopaint. Animation experience includes Bryce 3D, Lightwave, Ray Dream Studio, Strata Studio Vision, 3D Studio Max,. Full knowledge of the Design and Production, Pre-Press Layout Process. Internet literate, Web Design experience, including Microsoft Front Page, Web Weaver, Macromedia Suite(Flash, Dreamweaver). Working knowledge of Image Setter process (separations), Hewlett Packard Printers, Epson Printers, Summagraphics Cutter/Plotter and most compatible printers. Experience in vinyl and laser transferring. Business Management background, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, time management, inventory control, and all aspects of Business, Marketing Management and Promotional Procedures. Some experience in television and video animation.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design - New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Business Degree in Marketing, Advertising and Management - New Mexico State University
Associate Degree in Psychology - New Mexico State University
ACTIVITIES
Member: Las Vegas Chambers of Commerce
Prior Member: Greater El Paso and El Paso Chambers of Commerce, El Paso BBB
Prior Member: Albuquerque Chambers of Commerce
Prior Member: Secretary, Students in Design, New Mexico State University
Awarded George Bush National Electoral Campaign CD-ROM Production
Athletic background
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