Michael A. Chapman, Graphic Designer & Illustrator in Buffalo, NY

About

Graphic Designer/Art Director with background in business management and a passion for visual aesthetics.

To acquire and employ the skills necessary to succeed as a Graphic Artist with a modern day sense of professionalism.

As expectations for efficiency in commercial art and visual communications rise; I look forward to learning from new challenges and new technology in the commercial design and print industry.

Education

Associates Graphic Design / Fine Arts

Niagara County Community College

2000 - 2003

Experience

Assistant Store Manager

Valu Home Centers Inc.

Buffalo, NY

>Lead store Management, Planning and Development. Utilizing the strengths of highly effective customer service associates Ensuring an exceptional customer service experience. >Merchandising & simplifying overall store appearance. >Continuously evaluate a safe and customer minded environment while focusing on advancing company brand.
Tops Markets Int.

Inc. Niagara Falls, NY Perishable and Non-Perishable Department Management / Sign Shop >Handled daily Management for several departments utilizing strong customer service skills, an understanding of marketing images and standards. >Planned displays for maximizing customer perception and sales. >Directly effected sales with a constant 1.5% growth over prior years. >Artwork provided for Tops through my cooperative art studio Including display and contest works.
Freelance Graphic Artist

The Widget Farm Artists

Tonawanda, NY

>Design of logos and digital print media for a variety of projects. Utilizing graphics layout programs and multiple media. Skills Skill Name Skill Level Last Used Experience Adobe Photoshop Intermediate Currently Used 17 years Adobe Illustrator Intermediate Currently Used 13 years Microsoft/Libre Office Expert Currently Used 15 years Management/Leadership Intermediate Currently Used 16 years Design/Illustration Intermediate Currently Used 14 years

Awards

Won Contest awards from vendors while working as an in-store artist at Tops Markets Inc.

- Primary art and display work; Marketing and instore Promotions

Industries

Advertising

Skills

Graphic Design

Elsewhere on the Web

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@MChapman, member since 2014

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Michael A. Chapman

Director and Associate/Full Professor, Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design, College of DAAP

Director, Industrial Design