Creative Director

SHERMAN E WHITED II

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Mulberry, FL 33860

Ph 863-***-****

Cell 941-***-****

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EDUCATION

**** ******** ****** ** *** and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

In Illustration and Graphic Design

EXPERIENCE

1/2010 - Present Southern Fried Signs and Graphics

5765 Pheasant Drive, Mulberry, FL 33860

Creative Director: Multi-task production jobs ranging from graphic design, product/package design, Illustration, large format signage, dye-sublimation, digital printing, RTA vinyl, murals, and product development.

11/2007 - 1/2010 Specialized Industrial Coatings / Diamond Ice Prints

(Diamond Ice Prints purchased Specialized Industrial Coatings in 2008)

6111 15th St E. Suite D, Bradenton, FL 34207 / 6333 McCoy Road, Orlando, FL 32822

Director of Engineering and Design / Diamond Ice Prints 10/2008 – 1/2010: Provided creative vision and art direction for the development of new product, including design, fabrication, and manufacturing. Specialized in dye-sublimation prints transferred into powder coat products. Work closely with Sales and Marketing director to develop full brand identity and business launch material as well as design and oversee all graphics for publications, literature, customer samples and e-commerce web site.

Creative Director / Specialized Industrial Coatings 11/2007 – 10/2008: Responsible for all Research and Development of new products, including design and fabrication of manufacturing machines. Design and oversee publishing several web sites. Oversee all Graphics for publications, literature, and customer signage. In charge of all developmental detailed drawings, schematics, and company artwork. Has involvement with customers of new prototypes and products.

5/2001- 11/2007 Ameritex Technologies Inc.

2111 58th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34207

Sales and Marketing Director: Lead creative concept and creative review for online advertising, web site

development, printed media and corporate collateral, also responsible for creative direction and creative team

management with preparation of vendors and coordination with customers of new prototypes, products and

schedules. Planned and administered media programs through advertising displays, fleet graphics, informative

literature, and digital press releases. Had leading role in producing comprehensive marketing and presentation

strategies for existing and future clients along with producing all company artwork.

9/1999- 5/2001 Signs Now Corporation

4900 Manatee Avenue West Suite 201, Bradenton, FL 34209

Digital Imaging Specialist: Creative Director and Technical Consultant for National Accounts Program with over

300 stores worldwide. Developed and trained processes for RTA vinyl graphics, plotters, cutters, large format printing, transfer, and lamination. Have extensive knowledge in electrostatic, dye sublimation, ceramic laser, piezo, and thermal jet printers along with multiple rip software.

6/1993-9/1999 Cre8ive Studios

1856 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243

President and owner: Multi-task production jobs ranging from package design, product design, Illustration, large

format signage, murals, plastic injection and thermal- vacuum forming, large format and product sculptures.

6/1993-6/1997 Prew Academies

7601 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34231

Department Head/Art Teacher: Grades 9-12, teaching Computer Graphics, Art 1&2, Advanced Illustration

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