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Multi-talented and highly creative Graphic Designer with extensive experience in web design, print design and multimedia with an emphasis in advertising and marketing. Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills; a team-player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Self-starter that is accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments. Highly skilled at client communication, seasoned at working with start-up companies, non-profits, and the well-established. Passionate and visionary creator of innovative marketing concepts and materials with experience in the following:
XHMTL & CSS Production
Website Design
Wireframing
Graphic Email Design
Flash Animation
Brochures & Newsletters
Logo Design
Magazines & Catalogues
Direct Mail & Advertisements
Video Editing
Powerpoint
Tradeshow Exhibition Design
User Experience Designer
MEDIA GENERAL, RICHMOND, VA 2010 - PRESENT
Responsible for improving and maintaining the quality of design and usability of websites, mobile applications and email through the application of best practices, creating well-crafted design comps and wireframes for developers. Duties include research and documentation of website usability and best practices, statistical research on website visitor behavior, and providing graphic design support for product launches.
Key Achievements:
Art Director
NEW SIGNATURE, WASHINGTON D.C., 2008 - PRESENT
Successfully translates subject matter into solid creative concepts for the production of web sites, blogs, print publications, promotional materials, and newsletters. Responsible for high-level storyboards and prototypes for the development web applications, and maintaining continual communication with clients to address needs.
Key Achievements:
Art Director - Graphic Design
THE IDEA CENTER, RICHMOND, VA, 2003 - 2008
Skillfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion. Consistently delivered exceptional design solutions across a broad range of media with an emphasis in advertising and marketing; responsible for providing designers and web developers with artistic direction and specifications for the design and production of print, web, and multimedia projects. Ensured the quality and consistency of branding efforts on behalf of our clients.
Key Achievements:
Advanced knowledge on Mac OS and PC of industry standard design software such as Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Indesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Quark Xpress, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
Skills include photo manipulation, drawing vector graphics, publication layout, pre-press file preparation, photography, storyboarding, animation, web graphic optimization, pen and ink rendering, and marker rendering.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, 2001
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, SAVANNAH, GA
2008 Davey Award winner in the category of logo design
2006 Marcom Award for interactive design
2003 Golden Web Award winner for web design
1997 Savannah College of Art and Design Presidential Award
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Multi-talented and highly creative Graphic Designer with extensive experience in web design, print design and multimedia with an emphasis in advertising and marketing. Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills; a team-player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Self-starter that is accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments. Highly skilled at client communication, seasoned at working with start-up companies, non-profits, and the well-established. Passionate and visionary creator of innovative marketing concepts and materials with experience in the following:
XHMTL & CSS Production
Website Design
Wireframing
Graphic Email Design
Flash Animation
Brochures & Newsletters
Logo Design
Magazines & Catalogues
Direct Mail & Advertisements
Video Editing
Powerpoint
Tradeshow Exhibition Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
User Experience Designer
MEDIA GENERAL, RICHMOND, VA 2010 - PRESENT
Responsible for improving and maintaining the quality of design and usability of websites, mobile applications and email through the application of best practices, creating well-crafted design comps and wireframes for developers. Duties include research and documentation of website usability and best practices, statistical research on website visitor behavior, and providing graphic design support for product launches.
Key Achievements:
- Implemented style guide to ensure design consistency for websites
- Worked with a national brand to successfully implement web, email and advertisement design for a new product launch
Art Director
NEW SIGNATURE, WASHINGTON D.C., 2008 - PRESENT
Successfully translates subject matter into solid creative concepts for the production of web sites, blogs, print publications, promotional materials, and newsletters. Responsible for high-level storyboards and prototypes for the development web applications, and maintaining continual communication with clients to address needs.
Key Achievements:
- Led design of a national personal finance web site to compete directly with Mint.com and Wesabe.com; promoted by Bill Clinton as part of the Clinton Global Initiative
- Produced marketing materials to effectively communicate our client’s brand to Walmart, Staples and Los Angeles County
- Designed and developed a web site directly promoting the foreign policy efforts of Senator John McCain, featured nationally on MSNBC
Art Director - Graphic Design
THE IDEA CENTER, RICHMOND, VA, 2003 - 2008
Skillfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion. Consistently delivered exceptional design solutions across a broad range of media with an emphasis in advertising and marketing; responsible for providing designers and web developers with artistic direction and specifications for the design and production of print, web, and multimedia projects. Ensured the quality and consistency of branding efforts on behalf of our clients.
Key Achievements:
- Increased the design quality and production efficiency of the company, contributing to a 50% increase in gross sales in one year
- Responsible for the graphic rebranding of a home improvement company, effectively increasing their presence in the market place, and brand awareness among their consumer base
- Led the redesign of a web site for a home repair company resulting in an increase in average monthly web traffic by 15% in the first month
- Produced speculative brochure and advertisement design concepts, leading to the acquisition of Richmond’s second largest home builder as a client
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Advanced knowledge on Mac OS and PC of industry standard design software such as Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Indesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Quark Xpress, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
Skills include photo manipulation, drawing vector graphics, publication layout, pre-press file preparation, photography, storyboarding, animation, web graphic optimization, pen and ink rendering, and marker rendering.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, 2001
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, SAVANNAH, GA
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2008 Davey Award winner in the category of logo design
2006 Marcom Award for interactive design
2003 Golden Web Award winner for web design
1997 Savannah College of Art and Design Presidential Award