EXPERIENCE

CAO Group, Inc.

Creatilve Director/Graphic Design

Nov 2009 - Current

Creative Director for an engineer and manufacture company. I manage various projects for four divisions: Dental, Forensic, LED Lighting, and Veterinary. Employed at first as the company’s main Graphic Designer and was promoted to Creative Director within eight months. Working in Adobe CS5 programs, my first projects were to redesign and rebrand the company’s main products in these four divisions. Projects included print marketing, packaging, manuals, magazine advertising, tradeshow signage, and web graphics. As the company grew and I was promoted to Creative Director, I managed a small team of designers. I began coordinating projects with all divisions for my team, and building a new system to accomplish order processing, time management, and approvals. Working collectively with my team and the other divisions to determine solutions and methods that work for everyone.

Supergraphics USA, LLC

Art Director/Graphic Design

Sept. 2003 - June 2009

As my first work experience from college, I took on an entry level Graphic Design position. Using Adobe software along with Corel Draw. The first several years I learned hands-on producing many client projects from design to production and onto completion. Hands-on production processes included: digital printing, vinyl applications and installation for signage and vehicle graphics, set up of artwork for screen printed and embroidered apparel. Design of my client’s projects include logo design, business cards, stationary, brochures, catalogs, signage and apparel graphics. Learning the production end and gaining hands-on experience with many processes has proven to be a valuable skill set to posses.

As the company grew I was promoted to Art Director and managed a small team of designers for over three years. I was required to establish systems for ordering, production, quality and approvals for the department. Along with these tasks, I began establishing the company’s online presence creating and maintaining the company’s website, e-commerce website, and e-maiil advertising.

SKILLS

• Proficient in Adobe CS5: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver, as well as Corel Draw.
  
• Acquired management skills - five years experience managing graphic teams. Project management, approvals, time management, and creative sessions.
  
• Experience designing for multiple graphic products and production processes proves efficient use of time and proper art layout.
  
• Great organizational skills and attention to details.
• Enjoy working within a team environment to create shared meaning, fun and open communication,
  
• Willingness to research and learn new methods and skill sets to improve creativity and production.
  
• Creation of web graphics and web sites using Dreamweaver. Knowledge of CSS and HTML code.
  
• Set up and maintenance of template based e-commerce websites and email marketing programs.
  
• Troubleshooting skills for computer programs, production materials and equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for computer programs, production materials and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  
• Knowledge of both PC and Mac operating systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates of Applied Science Degree with a major in Visual Art and Design/Design, 2003
• Certificate of Completion of Dreamweaver Level I & II, 2007
• Certificate of Completion of InDesign Level I & II, 2008
• Regular attendance of Photoshop training seminars 2006-2009