Graphic Artist / Visual Communications / Illustrator Resume

Title
Graphic Artist / Visual Communications / Illustrator

Primary Skills
My objective is to be employed full-time or on a contract basis as a Graphic Designer or Illustrator with an establis...

Location
US-OH-Centerville

Posted
Jan-20-09




Professional Summary
Graphic Design professional with over 23 years experience in design and advertising seeking employment as a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, or similar graphic arts position. Recognized for creativity, professionalism and integrity.

* Fast and accurate * Team player/Multi-Tasker * Attention to detail
* Creative mind * Self-starter * Deadline driven

Proficient using the following software in a Mac OSX environment: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office and FlightCheck Professional. Knowledge of InDesign.

Professional Experience
MCM Electronics, Centerville, Ohio 1988 through 2008
MCM Electronics is a broad line distributor of electronic components, equipment and accessories for the consumer electronics industry throughout the United States. MCM's products include: computer hardware and peripherals, security, wire and cable, audio and video equipment, tools and test equipment.

Professional Responsibilities
Responsible for design, layout and production of direct mail pieces including: five annual catalogs (one-508 page main catalog and four-164 page mini-catalogs), 48 page flyers published every three weeks, 16 page stuffers published monthly, media advertising, card decks, packaging and forms. Additional responsibilities included writing copy for and building coupons for database, product photography and photo shoots, creating graphics, internal and external sales promotions, corporate identity solutions, learn the process of web design and promoting weekly critiques of published direct mail pieces.

Senior Graphic Designer/Manager May 2005 through October 2008
Increased design responsibilities included: Conceptualizing and creating art/graphics, photography, formatting photos and other images for the company website, proofing and editing printed page layouts, soft-proofing printers proofs, copywriting, editing text for database and direction of photo shoots. Additional managerial tasks included: Managed the graphic design team, overseeing four artists. Delegating and shifting priorities of projects, interviewing and hiring artists, and providing bi-annual performance reviews.

* Exceeded the job requirements of a Senior Graphic Designer by taking on additional workload of an Advertising Manager, saving the company $80,000+ over a two year period
* Developed new company logo and other trademarked logos used for private label brands
* Assisted in creative and brainstorming efforts for new business ideas, such as variable data mailers, developing product focus items for flyers, creative concepts for co-operative advertising and improving company rewards program
* Developed system for performing a Square Inch Analysis which replaced non-profitable products with more profitable products, thereby reducing printing and mailing costs and increasing customer response
* Identified and evaluated training opportunities in both real-world and computer-based environments keeping all artists skills up-to-date
* Provided weekly job schedules and monthly reviews for tracking assignments delegated to artists and to maintain performance
* Received initial training from eCommerce department for creating web pages
* Assisted in the consolidation and standardization of corrugated shipping boxes, saving the company an average of $10,000 per year in the purchase of unneeded or seldom used packaging for the shipment of product to consumers
* Performed monthly removal of discontinued product, bad data and updated other files, saving the company file server space and ensuring the integrity of all backed-up data
* Developed a training manual for new employees and freelance help to reference. This established parameters for employees to follow and help ensure the continuity of the company's published pieces

Senior Graphic Designer September 2001 through May 2005
* Consistently one of the highest rated artists for quality and speed of work while beating deadlines, enabling company to save money and resources
* Developed ideas and direction for flyers, catalogs and direct mail pieces
* Performed product photography saving company expenses by keeping this job in-house
* Developed and produced ads for other divisions of the company
* Assisted Graphic Artists with their jobs and responsibilities to keep projects ahead of deadlines and to encourage teamwork
* Assisted with computer maintenance issues

Graphic Artist January 1988 through September 2001
* Consistently one of the highest rated artists for quality and speed of work while beating deadlines, enabling company to save money and resources
* Designed page layout and developed graphics for direct mail advertising, while following specific corporate design and branding guidelines.


Freelance jobs:
* Provided illustration and clip art for the Door and Operator trade publication which improved the visual look and interest of articles accompanying the art.
* Developed Homearama brochures and other creative work for Grey Fox Homes and Realty to promote this company's visibility in the marketplace
* Coordinated with various clients to design and execute letterhead, business cards and flyers for increased consumer awareness of these businesses

Affiliations and activities:
* Member and attendee of the Greater Dayton Advertising Association
* Active participant in company's annual United Way campaign
* Active participant in the Christmas Family campaign and monthly Casual Day campaign to benefit selected charities or assist in-need families
* Attended seminars to further develop management, leadership and conflict resolution skills
* Continuous participation in training seminars for the purpose of improved job skills or to stay updated on software applications. This training was accomplished by travel or over the internet.

Education:
* B.A Commercial Design Engineering
University of Dayton April 1986
* Associate Degree Commercial Art Technology
Sinclair Community College June 1980

Certifications
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