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Freelance Graphic Designer/ Production Artist
Self-Employed
Cincinnati, OH
Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 2 months)
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Production Artist/Designer
Deskey
Cincinnati, OH
Apr 2013 - Sep 2019 (6 years 5 months)
- Executed a high volume of layouts for a Top 10 QSR monthly print program while adhering to specification sheets and brand guidelines from design through final production.
- Created Local Store Marketing material library for QSR client. Library included, customizable material for Franchisees to choose and adapt for their location.
- Delivered strong and effective communication with other designers and client managers to help identify and execute production needs for client’s, that included CPG Brands, Top 10 QSR Brand, and Non-Profits.
- Adapted design files across multiple production mediums while maintaining brand integrity, strong accuracy of brand concepts to usable files for print production with outside vendors.
- Developed and designed mock-ups of design concepts for interoffice and client-facing reviews.
- Formulated and maintained multiple image libraries for client self-service which included product photos, brand imagery, and icons used on multiple social media platforms to ensure uniformity of images across all mediums.
- International adaptation of designs for U.S. QSR to launch stores and marketing in Dubai, France, and Saudi Arabia.
- SKU Production for Walmart Spring Valley packaging, including competency with FDA regulation to update labels twice per year for three years.
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-Employed
Cincinnati, OH
May 2010 - Apr 2013 (2 years 11 months)
- Established brand standards for clients with emerging brands.
- Developed new design solutions for existing established companies and brands.
- Conceptualized new brand identity including:
- Brand logos
- Web banners
- Apparel design
- Print and social media marketing
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Production Manager / Graphic Designer
ImagineNation Communications+Design
Dayton, OH
Oct 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 7 months)
- Oversaw production needs across several brands for a multi-faceted design firm.
- Built strong relationships with clients and outside vendors to ensure projects remained on-target with expectations and within budget.
- Guided pre-flighting, transferring of files while reviewing proofs along with performing on-site press checks to assure the quality of deliverables to client.
- Designed and conceptualized new ideas and campaigns.
- Established strategy planning and market research for prospective clients.
- Corresponded with multiple points of contacts between outside vendors and clients.
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Graphic Designer
Sign Graphics & Design
Kansas City, KS
Mar 2007 - Jan 2008 (10 months)
- Consulted with clients from first point of contact which includes conceptualizing ideas while designing and revising based on the client’s needs.
- Followed through with customer designs and specifications during the print production.
- Operated a large-format digital printer to build customer requests.
- Produced multiple projects at once while maintaining timely and clear communication.