Graphic Designer

Objective

Innovative design professional prepared to add experience, fresh graphic creativity to your team to generate superior quality advertising and promotional operations, using advanced technologies and mutual devising strategies.

Work Experience

Graphic Designer (2000 - Present)
Habitat for Humanity International
Americus, United States

• Performed production project lead functions, from project initiation to completion.
• Worked with customer on daily graphic support requirements, reports.
• Managed production, prioritize and assign requirements to team.
• Interfaced with senior customers to define project requirements.
• Provided expert create and technical direction to project production work plans an finalize production timeline.
• Created, post and manager content on iBox.
• Developed original graphic concepts, templates standard and formats for product design.
• Used basic graphic design principles, theories and practices. This includes but is not limited to, books, foldouts, brochures, newsletters, posters, briefings products, web products, web sites, corporate identity, iconography, artist concepts, three-dimensional exhibit/display design, technical drawings, illustrations, timelines, organizational charts, flow chards, statistical chards, matrices, schematics and photo retouching/composition.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard graphic design software on PC platform.
• Advanced knowledge of production processes.

• Assisted department in the creation of electronic and printed media design and layout of signs, catalogues, newsletters, magazines, packaging, Internet, and various other media.
• Prepared desktop computer generated print media such as R.O.P., tabloid, signage, directories, catalogues, newsletters, magazines, brochures, forms, direct mail promotions, and statement stuffers.
• Suggested improvements for work flows, production practices and other equipment purchases.
• Coordinated the production of various print and electronic media with outside vendors and production staff.
• Used special skills for graphic design, photography, and desktop publishing.
• Participated in special projects as deemed appropriate by management.
• Assisted in the coordination and planning of special events including grand openings, home shows, and social events.
• Understood and observed all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (Fine), West Technical Association, Chicago, Illinois
• Pre-press Output Tech., West Technical Association, Chicago, Illinois

Skills

• Good oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Software: Adobe CS Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) expertise.
• Knowledge of printing processes.
• Portfolio and Graphic Design samples will be required.
• Knowledge of advertising including creative development
• Working knowledge and experience in Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop Publishing programs
• Working knowledge and experience in Macintosh Desktop Publishing
• Knowledge of printing and production
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be detailed oriented
• Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other staff, management and vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program