Experienced Graphic Designer

Craig C. Wheeler

Brighton, MI

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Uniquely qualified with extensive knowledge of print and web project development. Excels at analyzing and diagnosing creative solutions within the framework of budgetary and time-sensitive parameters. Proficient in collaborative work, with exceptional attentiveness to client input. Positive, energetic and innovative toward each new challenge, with the communication skills to express concepts. Reliable and self-motivated to work independently or as part of a team.
Education
- Associates degree Web development & Interactive Media
  
  Art Institute of Pittsburgh
  
  2011 - 2013
- No Degree Earned Fine Arts
  
  Michigan State University
  
  2002 - 2003
- AA Computer Graphics Arts, Commercial Illustration
  
  Lansing Community College
  
  1989 - 1992
- No Degree Earned General Studies
  
  St. Petersburg College
  
  1988 - 1989
Experience
- Creative Director
  
  Weaver Media
  
  Commerce Charter Township, MI
  
  Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 3 months)
  
  • Engineer graphical solutions for unique design challenges such as automotive wraps, office work space aesthetics and point of interaction strategies.
  • Coordinate and manage production of projects from concept to installation.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Printwell Aquisitions
  
  Oct 2011 - Oct 2016 (5 years)
  
  • Provided brand management to all subsidiaries within the company.
  • Implemented digital products as a complement to print.
  • Developed template-driven formulas for the company’s publishing division.
  • Introduced email broadcasting as a marketing tool.
  • Designed and maintained corporate web site via WordPress.
- Creative Director
  
  CFW Creative Sports, Inc
  
  May 2007 - Oct 2011 (4 years 5 months)
  
  • Responsible for creating full publication designs of multiple professional and collegiate sports programs and display books.
  • Created a graphics file archiving system.
  • Instrumental in developing new print products ordering system.
- Art Director
  
  RPM Communications
  
  Jan 2005 - Jun 2006 (1 year 5 months)
  
  • Successfully created a visual brand for the company’s bimonthly publication.
  • Provided photographic assistance pertaining to product and editorial aesthetics.
- Graphic Artist/Webmaster
  
  Michigan Restaurant Association
  
  Jan 2003 - Nov 2004 (1 year 10 months)
  
  • Responsible for creating all collateral material for membership and internal staff.
  • Delivered reliable front-end management to cold-fusion based website.
- Graphic Artist/Webmaster
  
  Capital Area District Library
  
  Mar 1999 - Jan 2003 (3 years 10 months)
  
  • Developed new branding for a 13 library district serving the mid-Michigan region.
  • Provided lyrical illustrations, graphic design, typography, web design, large-format exterior design, screen-printing concepts for all 13 libraries within the district.
  • Worked closely with the marketing director to collaborate on public relation packages that created positive feedback.
  • Designed vehicle graphics for the district bookmobile and transfer van.
  • Created modernized exterior signage for all branches within the district.
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