Rich'chard Stephens

For me, designing is executing the right solution to a particular problem. Offering the best innovative design solution for a clients business problem is something I have a passion for. I have created business solutions for clients by developing flexible and exciting marketing collateral's for building excellent brand awareness, promoting all the product benefits and enhancing the professional look. As a result of my experiences, I understand the importance of properly balancing the needs of the client, and visioning them with cost efficient and practical design formats. In all design situations,constantly strive for developing constant solutions, which are interesting, inviting and mirror the core values of the client’s mission and vision.

I have an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies in new media and am proficient in industry standard design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark,Dreamweaver, and Flash.

My passion for design is exhibited in my work. In the last ten years, I have been involved in a number of high profile projects, some of which I have outline here:

 Managed and coordinated several graphic design projects from concept through

completion for various business including IBM and Raytheon.

 Infused a new marketing and advertising strategy for three local restaurants by re-designing

their logo and menue to increase visability and increase clientel.

 Designed packaging, magazine advertisements, concept boards, press kits, sports apparel,

parts and accessories, stationary, web banners and other promotional materials for various

tradeshows and corporate meetings to increase sales revenue for Fuji Bikes.

 Increased revenue for several real estate agencies for more than one year by creating

interesting marketing messages through graphic arts.

I take great pride in the design work I create and always strive to deliver an effective, focused, and on target product that fits my clients needs and goals. I am a creative, reliable, hard-working designer who can work well in a collaborative team environment or individually. I work well with clients and consider myself a strong communicator, presenter and listener. My career goals are to continue to learn and grow professionally as a designer while utilizing my creativity, knowledge, experience and people skills to benefit my client and employer.