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928.230.9524
Lake Havasu City, AZ
My objective is to make a few seconds stretch into minutes,
you only have few seconds to make a positive impression, they better count!
Through my employment history and especially my freelancing, I have had the
opportunity to create practical, effective solutions for a wide variety of
projects. I have the knowledge and creativity to carry designs from conceptual
stages through final production. I have developed strong organizational and
communication skills, and I am a quick learner.
I have produced print designs for clients such as Honeywell, Nordic Powerboats, Magic Powerboats, AIG, Harley Davidson, any many others.
I am dedicated to delivering unparalleled service and products to a wide variety of clients. I have experience with corporate collateral, identity, direct mail campaigns, advertising, packaging, and will make my experience and talent work for you.
I have worked with clients to conceive and produce marketing materials such as brochures, postcards, posters, logo development, books, training manuals, presentations and front-end website design.
I have over 10 years of
professional and practical experience in graphic design, and have a well developed
eye for typography and composition. As a result of my experience, I have cultivated
a work method that is efficient and precise, which allows me to meet deadlines
with consistency. I have advanced skills in PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign.
I am also familiar with many other design and web applications.
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Resume:
Education
1995 - 1999
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, Oregon
Associates of Applied Science
Degree in Graphic Design
Studies Included:
Advertising design, corporate
identity, illustration, packaging
design, typography, art history,
and fine arts; oil painting, design,
composition and color theory.
02.25.2002 - 03.01.2002
The Creative Training Department
Phoenix, Arizona
Flash 5 Master Course
Course Included:
Using Flash 5 to create animated
interactive movies.
Software Knowledge:
MacOs X, Windows 2000/ XP. Photoshop CS2, Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator
CS2, FreeHand, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Word, Excel, Surf CAM, Auto CAD, Nikon
High Res Slide Scanning Software, Dream Weaver MX, Flash MX, Acrobat Distiller,
Swift 3-D, Adobe Audition, Adobe Streamline, WS FTP Pro, Corel Draw, Visual
CAD, Explorer Laser Driver Software, & Wizard Mat Cutter Software. I learn
new software and procedures quickly.
Experience
04.01.2006 - Present
RA Creative Group
Las Vegas, Nevada
CEO/ Creative Director
Responsibilities Include:
Maintain stable and loyal clients by designing print ads, marketing materials,
packaging and concept products. My wife Darcy and I manage all of the work
flow. We design and develope multi-faceted marketing campaigns for clients
which helps supplement our income.
Client List:
Magic Powerboats, Sleekcraft Powerboats, Nordic Powerboats, RAO Consulting,
McKinton Custom Cycles, American Performance Cycles, A Liquid Corporation,
Las Vegas Water Company, Alli Puna Waii Water Company, and Total Auto Pro's.
11.15.2006 - 08.15.07
ViaDirect Marketing
Las Vegas, Nevada
Senior Graphic Designer
Responsibilities Include:
Design and execute multiple marketing campaigns for both print and web for
a variety of clients. Each project is specific to each Account Executive.
Client list:
Harley Davidson, Service Max, Findlay Automotive Group, and nearly all HOA's
in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.
09.03.2005 - 08.01.06
Eleven:11 Design Studio
Las Vegas, Nevada
CEO/ Creative Director
Responsibilities Included:
New product design and development. Directing a full design and production
team in the production of shadow boxes and high end framing for memorabilia.
Products sold on both a retail level and directly to many professional athletes
and celebrity clientele. Corporate design and business collateral for large
and small Las Vegas based businesses, including identity development , apparel
design, etc. Art Direct and delegate tasks for the design team as well as
the production team to meet deadlines and company goals. Design custom photo
collages for customers utilizing multiple media's and materials to complete
each piece individually.
01.01.2005 - 08.01.05
Power Marine, NAS
Lake Havasu, Arizona
In-House Graphic Design & Marketing
Responsibilities Included:
Graphic design and Marketing for Magic Powerboats, Sleekcraft Powerboats,
Total Autopro's, River Stone and Tile, Fleet Services, and NAS Manufacturing.
Advertising campaigns for mass media publications such as PowerBoat Magazine,
Hotboat Magazine, Dupont Registry, and many other publications. Design bi-monthly
company newsletter. Event planning; Boat Shows, Regattas, Poker Runs, and
weekend promotions for the boat companies. Website concept, design, and maintenance.
Brochure design, flyers, business cards, postcards, and sales tools. Built
weekly display ads for Arizona, Nevada, and California books. Also, built
a network of smaller classified ads that covered the entire Western United
States including: Arizona, California, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. Art Directed
photo shoots. Public Relations with all boat related magazines and boating
organizations. Apparel and gear for the companies including: T-shirts, hats,
stickers, etc. Merc Co-op and credit tracking for all ads and marketing materials.
03.15.2003 - 01.01.05
Nordic Powerboats
Lake Havasu, Arizona
In-House Graphic Designer
Responsibilities Included:
Work with boat dealerships & customers in designing their boats graphics
and upholstery. Design and maintain the Nordic website using DreamWeaver MX
& Flash MX. Ad concept and design for HotBoat, PowerBoat, and Extreme
Boats Magazine. Design and production of laminated, mounted posters, used
in dealerships and boat shows. Design, cut and produce vinyl decals; create
t-shirt designs, and many other merchandising products. CNC Programming for
wood shop. Designed and implemented a production schedule for boat tracking
and efficiency on the production line.
12.15.1999 - 08.15.2002
R Squared Design & Advertising, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities Included:
Concept, research, and design development on direct mail campaigns, advertising
campaigns, and multifaceted corporate identity collateral. Tradeshow design,
press kits, publication design and layout. Annual Report design, layout, and
production. Web design; Flash Intro's. Image manipulation and photo correction.
Complete project management from client consultation to final delivery. Including;
vendor coordination, concept, design, production, prepress, and press-checks.
Client List:
Honeywell, Pepsi, AIG, Sentra Spellman, Homebase Youth Services, Hanson Moser
Public Relations, Coffin & Trout Jewelers, and many others.
06.15.1999 - 11.15.1999
Lee Northwest Publishing;
Albany Democrat Herald and the Corvallis Gazette Times
Albany/ Corvallis, Oregon
Graphic Designer
1998 - 1999
The Commuter, a weekly student publication for Linn-Benton, C.C. Albany, Oregon
In-house Designer
1998 - 1999
College Work Study Albany, Oregon
Photography Lab Assistant
Extracurricular
AIGA Art Auction
Phoenix, AZ
3rd year Solicitation Chair
2002 Prizma Awards
R Squared Design Phoenix, AZ
Submitted work
2002 Print Magazine
R Squared Design Phoenix, AZ
Submitted work
1999 Collegiate Awards
The Commuter Salem, OR
Article Illustration Honorable Mention
1990 Awards Ceremony
Hemet High School Hemet, CA Ceramics Trophy of Excellence
References available upon request.
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