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Graphic Designer
New York, NY
Jun 2011 - Present (12 years 9 months)
I help clients visualize what their store installs will look like before we build the fixtures. I'm responsible for signage creation and stand rendering for clients that include Foot Locker and Adidas. I also model 3D environmental and fixture rendering for our clients. I currently work as a remote freelance employee, based in the Triangle area.
• Manage Adidas Urban Independent Fixture (UIF) program.
• Efficiently create store layouts and renderings.
• Double the size of the UIF program to nearly 200 stores.
• Self-taught Google SketchUp and brought 3D design and rendering in-house.
• Manage printed graphic and paper inventories.
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Creative Director | Founder
Raleigh, NC
Jun 2010 - Present (14 years 6 months)
As a small business owner. I take on many different projects in a variety of fields. I creatively handle design projects that runs the gamut of packaging, logos, and print collateral for various entities.
• Produced and finalized wristband packaging for All American Athletes in half of projected time.
• Translated simple page descriptions into children’s book to commemorate a partnership between Scholastic Inc. and Beanie Babies.
• Interpreted a vague vision, provided by principal stakeholder, into a logo and business cards for DCDA Design Services, LLC.
I also run my own tech and media outlet called The Marduk Report. I create and edit stories, plan the content calendar, and stay in touch and manage a staff of contributing editors. I'm also responsible for posting schedules, photography, and videography.
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Production Artist | Graphic Designer
New York, NY
Sep 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 8 months)
I was a leading member of the Licensed Apparel team that was in charge of revising graphics for the design team and production factories in other areas of the world. I also completely redeveloped the seasonal deck system, which cut my team's time spent working on them by half and helped to keep costs down.
• Generated new procedures that cut project time down by 50%.
• Served in a leadership position [and lead team whenever department manager was out].
• Grew Licensed Apparel department to most revenue generating in the company.
• Awarded “Most Valuable Department”.
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Freelance Designer
Various Companies
Jackson, NJ
Jun 2006 - Sep 2008 (2 years 3 months)
• Created catalog cover, web graphics, and audio book packaging for Scholastic
Inc.
• Developed mascot and drafted children’s coloring book for Evesham Municipal Utilities Association (EMUA).
• Crafted multiple brand identities including startup architect Michael Lau and a
Haiti Hurricane relief fundraiser