Resume & Portfolio (small sampling)
Program Design:
Building programs with content from coaches, a mixture of ads I've built based upon information given during conversations with clients, as well as print ready ads provided by clients. (Very small sampling of a few of the programs at the links below. Many more available upon request.)
Odessa 2020 Baseball Program
West Ranch 2019-20 Basketball Program
Social Media Posts:
eMail Design:
Television Commercials:
Logo Design:
Flyer, Brochure & Poster Design:
MISC Design:
GRAPHIC DESIGN, SOCIAL MEDIA, & MARKETING
Talented, motivated Graphic Design Professional with over 24 years’
experience in leading, managing, and delivering conceptual development of both
digital and print creative projects. Bringing an extensive background in social
media management with 5+ years managing several social media platforms, running
analytics, keyword research, graphic design, competitor analysis, and researching
marketing strategies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Animal
Caretaker, Construction & Maintenance Supervisor
VRC - Texas
/ Athens, TX / July 2020 - June 2021
- Cared
for, monitored, medicated, and performed treatment on resident wolfdogs.
- Performed
daily pen and enclosure checks.
- Performed
daily maintenance and upkeep on pens and enclosures.
- Performed
daily maintenance and upkeep on all equipment.
- Troubleshooting
any security issues within pens and enclosures.
- Worked
closely with management to plan and execute new pens enclosures.
- Managed
and engaged with volunteers during weekly volunteer days.
- Maintained
weekly reports on construction and maintenance throughout the property.
- Maintained
daily reports on any issues, concerns, or triumphs with the resident wolfdogs.
Art Director, Graphic Designer
& Production Coordinator
Top Sports Production / Mansfield, TX / July 2019 - March
2020
- Performed
all in-house design, layout and printing, including but not limited to school
sports programs, banners, and posters.
- Managed
outsourced production and printing.
- Worked
closely with local businesses to design ads and banners.
- Worked
closely with school representatives for content on programs.
- Worked
closely with sales floor on ad sales and customer satisfaction.
Creative Director, Graphic
Designer & Marketing Coordinator
Erwin Distributing Company & Wally’s Party Factory /
Ennis, TX / June 2013-April 2019
- Performed
all in-house design, layout and printing, including but not limited to store
signage, printed/digital marketing collateral, seasonal merchandise flyer, and
product packaging.
- Managed,
designed and implemented all aspects of social media for multiple stores in
several cities and corporate office.
- Managed
in-house production and printing department.
- Closely
followed trends in retail and pop culture to use in marketing strategy.
- Planned
and coordinated seasonal marketing strategy through Google Docs.
- Worked
closely with vendors for the best pricing and quality for both in-house and
outsourced printed materials.
- Worked
closely with purchasing and ecommerce departments.
- Worked
closely with local print, radio, and television media outlets in each store’s
region. - Worked closely with local Chambers of Commerce in each store’s
community.
Prepress Manager & Graphic
Designer
Hooker Ballew Printing Co. / Dallas, TX / June 2001-June
2013
- All
in-house design and layout, ranging from basic business cards to catalogs.
- Troubleshooting
problematic files provided as print ready artwork by clients.
- Daily
maintenance and inventory of the Prepress Department.
- Meeting
with clients concerning needed design or incoming projects.
- Fielding
phone calls from clients in reference to technical aspects of digital files.
- Proof
and plate imaging for offset printing.
- File
preflight for digital and web publishing.
- Basic
website maintenance.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Palmer, TX / February 2001-present
- Design
and layout, including, but not limited to newsletters, stationery, logos,
advertising specialties, catalogs, brochures and internet advertising.
- Meeting
with clients concerning needed design or incoming projects.
- Fielding
phone calls from clients in reference to technical aspects of digital files. -
File preflight for digital and web publishing.
- Consulting
and troubleshooting for digital prepress facilities and graphic designers. -
Basic website and social media maintenance.
Graphic Designer
The Graphics Source / Dallas, TX / August 1996-April 2001
- Design
and layout, including, but not limited to newsletters, stationery, logos,
advertising specialties, catalogs, brochures and internet advertising.
- Meeting
with clients concerning needed design or incoming projects.
- Consulting
and troubleshooting for digital prepress facilities and graphic designers.
- Proof
and plate imaging for offset printing.
- File
preflight for digital and web publishing.
Marketing Intern / Ennis Business Forms / Ennis, TX / May
1996-August 1996
EDUCATION
A.A.S. in Commercial Art & Computer Art / Navarro College /
Corsicana, TX / 1996
Certificate in Computer Graphics & Graphic Design / Navarro
College / Corsicana, TX / 1996
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
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