ABOUT

I am a creative and experienced art director and graphic designer. In my work environments I am a highly-competent employee who plays well with others. I enjoy being inspired and inspiring others. I am loyal to a fault, optimistic and feel that graphic design can actually improve people’s lives.

SKILLS

• 20 years of professional experience
• Software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark XPress, WordPress
• Specialize in print collateral, logo design, corporate identity and branding
• Typography
• Working with multiple account executives and projects simultaneously
• Successful management of projects from concept through completion
• Overseeing and directing the creative work of junior designers and production artists
• Generating new ideas with often very limited information
• Collaborating with copywriters during concept development
• Detailing project specifications (paper, size and finish details) with printers
• Working directly with printers to ensure completed projects match the expectation of the client and the integrity of the creative
• Art directing photoshoots with various photographers
• Utilizing stock photography to limit budget expenses
• Highly-skilled in the process of creating working mock-ups for clients
• Complimented numerous times by printers for producing highly-professional, print-ready files

EDUCATION

Ball State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1993
Major in Graphic Design