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Summary
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
of print or web projects, advertising campaigns, corporate/brand identity, package design, and HTML email templates.

WEB DEVELOPER
Fully equipped for standards-based CSS solutions, with ability to code from scratch or design from templates. Creative visuals are integrated as either static HTML or dynamic database PHP.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Of concepts ranging from fresh brands to original games.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATOR
Of fine portraiture, engaging period illustrations, and wildlife art.

Professional Experience
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGNER/WEB DEVELOPER
New Vision Custom Solutions 12/2014-Present.
At New Vision, I feel a rewarding sense of accomplishment when helping our clients with their overall image and structuring. Most business owners are simply great at what they do. They love their work and the people they work with. But when it comes to branding, web strategy, financial management and other scary things, that’s where we come in – allowing them to focus on what they do best, with less hair-pulling, as they experience quantifiable growth.

My job is to work with these folks to develop branding solutions for the companies they’ve worked so hard to build. Logos, web design, social media management, collateral branding, and email marketing are a few of the tools I use to broadcast the message of these individuals.

I really love this job. It’s productive, engaging, satisfying and fun. And It’s exciting to see where the future takes us!

Kennebunk, ME

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/WEB DEVELOPER
VetNetwork 10/2011-12/2014.
Oversaw design and maintenance of dozens of websites and mobile websites/apps for nationwide client base of veterinarians for top Google-ranked veterinarian marketing company. Created infographics, logos, brochures, business cards, and tradeshow materials. Clients included Metropolitan Veterinary Center, Bath Animal Hospital, Long Island City Veterinary Center, Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar, Asheville Veterinary Associates. Dover, NH

UI DESIGNER
Smart Skin Technologies 8/2012.
UI design for nanotech company software/app. used in golf swing simulation and data analyzation. NB, Canada

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Briggs Advertising 2/2010-7/2011
Worked closely with creative director on brand discovery and nurturing. Responsible for establishment and maintenance of brand standards, and participated in brainstorming sessions to develop brand essence and taglines. Heavily involved in new materials including corporate identity, product packaging, web site design for clients such as The Midcoast Chamber Council, The Shelter Institute, North Yarmouth Academy, Curtis Memorial Library, Oldcastle Building Products, Beale Street BBQ, The Institute for Family Owned Business and the City of Bath, Maine. Collaborated with clients on ad campaigns, digital illustrations and more. Bath, ME

GRAPHIC DESIGNER [FREELANCE]
Envoy 12/2009—1/2010
Custom logo design for Envoy, a Maine-based firm committed to expanding business in developing nations, while improving quality of life for their impoverished inhabitants. Portland, ME

Carpe Derma 11/2009—12/2009
Typographic logo for skin-care product line. Portland, ME

Dead River Company 10/2009—10/2009
HTML promotional email for New England energy provider. Portland, ME

WEBMASTER/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Artist & Craftsman Supply 1/2008—10/2009
As designer, raised the bar on quality. Revamped logo, produced annual catalog, banners, flyers, posters, ads for magazines, yellow pages and television. As webmaster, took initiative with website redesign, email marketing campaign, and social networks to increase web traffic. Portland, ME

WEB DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
Pensacola Christian College 1/2008—5/2008
Greatly expanded students’ understanding of web design through application of CSS principles in two intermediate classes [25+ students]. Pensacola, FL

IMAGING PRODUCTION ARTIST
A Beka Book 9/2005—5/2008
Oversaw photo-retouching, proofing, color correction, scanning, and large-format printing of textbooks, banners, flyers, and college yearbooks. Pensacola, FL

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Called-Out Ministries 5/2005—8/2005
Served as designer / art director for highly-anticipated grassroots concert series at state-licensed touring organization in central Michigan. Lansing, MI

ART DIRECTOR
Fountains Student Publication 9/2004—5/2005
Managed production as art director in popular college student publication. Pensacola, FL

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING
Master of Fine Arts [MFA] in Art, 2008
Pensacola Christian College GPA: 3.6
Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communication, 2005
Minor in E-business [Web Design], emphasis on user accessibility. Pensacola, FL

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Self-motivated, punctual organizer
Driven by the chance to perform to the utmost
Excellent project management abilities
Strong interpersonal and writing skills
Detail-oriented, with ability to task on multiple projects
Creative strategist of capable solutions
Collaborative team player, willing to cooperate as a team
Mac, PC platforms

SOFTWARE TRAINING
Adobe Creative Suite [CS3]
— Flash
— Photoshop [15+ yrs.]
— InDesign [10+ yrs.]
— Illustrator [10+ yrs.]
— Dreamweaver [7+ yrs.]
CSS, HTML/XML
Working knowledge of JavaScript, PHP
WordPress, Zen Cart, ProStores CMS solutions
MailChimp, Constant Contact mass email marketin

Punctual organizer/communicator  =  I take initiative – you’ll hear from me first!
Excellent project manager  =  I delegate, I deliver, and won’t miss details or deadlines!
Strong interpersonal and writing skills  =  Dependable copywriting and thorough communication!
Detail-oriented, focused tasker  =  No overtasking, no distractions, no wasted time – do it now!
Creative strategist; capable solutions  =  I’ll find the way to get it done on time, under budget!
Collaborative team player  =  No showboating from me -good work is a team effort!
Self-motivated, driven creator  =  Mission accomplished – no micromanaging required!

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