Alex Dorsey

• Responsible for the creative conceptualizing and design of graphic applications such as sell sheets, banners, flyers, environmental graphics, point of purchase material and packaging layouts.
• Manage and updated images and graphic content on Hitachi Koki USA website
• Product photography, editing and optimization
• Work on Macintosh platform using Adobe Creative Cloud

• Developed web page templates, manipulated photos in Photoshop, created artwork based on client style guides and laying out proposals in Microsoft Word for Photogenic Inc.
• Designed ads, catalogs and emails for an Jewel-Osco
• Designed store retail pieces including signage, ad frames, and marketing collateral for Potbelly Sandwich Works. Created print ready files, matching up SKU numbers on various pieces and made sure the sizes and prices matched up.
• Laid out copy and art work within documents, creating PDFs and prepping art for large format banners fir Lake Shore Audio & Visual.

• Provided design support for postcards, advertisements, flyers, signage, gift cards and brochures
• Coordinated department activities with vendors (promo, printers, mailing houses, etc.)
• Field all incoming requests from Loan Officers and Producing Branch Mangers by providing exceptional customer service: answers questions, provides information, researches and resolves problems
• Checked schedules, production and distribution arrangements and other details to ensure timely completion and quality control of marketing activities and publications
• Maintained electronic filing systems, setup and coordinate meetings and perform general clerical duties

• Responsible for the graphic revisions of packaging, user manuals, in-store signs, sales presentations, and other marketing collateral for consumer goods
• Worked with the design team and product coordinators to produce clean and accurate print-ready files in a timely manner for review and production
• Collaborated with marketing coordinator on social media content and execution across multiple brands
• Produced images for social media

• Designed sell sheet templates and style guides
• Updated and maintained existing sell sheets
• Created a brochure about the company’s ideals and purpose
• Edited company website through WordPress, added new information and images

• Created marketing collateral such as brochures, PowerPoint decks, bookmarks, email blasts, print ads, video posters and fact sheets
• Showcased the execution of branding or campaign continuity across multiple platforms
• Collaborated with creative director for execution across a variety of materials
• Worked in a fast pace environment under tight deadlines
• Designed projects in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and Word

• Created post cards, print ads, online banners and outdoor billboards
• Resized images and edited Photoshop files
• Managed multiple tasks and priorities, adapted to changing situations and met deadlines
• Utilized InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator software

• Designed sell sheets, banners, brochures, post cards, invitations, email blasts, conference guides, trade show booth graphics, print and online advertisements
• Determined and completed the graphic and printing requirements of the departments, interpreting and applying brand standards consistently to all materials produced
• Assisted in conceptualizing a project, interpreted design specifications, prepared the page make-up, layout and lettering and preparing production files for press or online publishing
• Retouched photos as needed and prep for printing

• Created banners and posters for trade show booths
• Communicated with multiple units to achieve proof accuracy
• Applied digital prepress functions including: preflight incoming jobs; check for appropriate color format, fonts, and graphics for quality and correct formats
• Adjusted and manipulated files including photo adjustment/enhancement, color conversion (RGB to CMYK) and export; set up files in the department’s design and layout software

• Operated print equipment (3-hole drills, bindery, laminating, folder, cutter, etc.) per ticket instructions
• Communicated with the manager and clients on job or deadline issues
• Checked document quality before, during and after each production job
• Handled sensitive and/or confidential documents and information

• Designed marketing literature such as post cards, newsletters, invitations, flyers and signage for local YMCA centers and public transportation vehicles throughout the Chicago land area
• Updated graphic layouts according to the brand guidelines of the YMCA
• Prepared and finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment
• Designed artwork in software programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

• Developed marketing literature such as sell sheets, newsletters, logos, brochures, tabletop displays, trade show booth graphics and banners
• Collaborated with Marketing Manager and Vice President of Business Development to ensure that our creative campaigns reflect strategy and is within the company brand standards
• Event planning and marketing, including onsite coordination of sponsor, speaker, attendee and exhibitor needs
• Monitored and update websites, marketing activities and member benefit programs for continuous improvement