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Freelance Graphic Designer/ Production Artist
KO Graphics
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 2024 - Present (10 months)
• Photoshop CC
• Illustrator CC
• InDesign CC
• Adobe XD
• Adobe Premier Pro/Video Production & Editing
•Audio Production & Editing
• Photography
• WordPress
• Web Graphics
• Website Maintenance
• Design Development
• Branding & Logo Designs
• Marketing Campaigns
• Typography
• Image Editing & Retouching
• Copywriting
• Creating Multi-Page Catalogs, Brochures, Magazine Ads, Posters & POP Displays
• Proofing
• Pre Press Packaging
• Quick Raster to Vector Rendering
• Large Format Printing with Epson SureColor P9000
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Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Beckwith Printing
Henderson, NV
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 4 months)
• Work with cross-functional teams to create marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, QR codes, posters, and digital assets.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of artwork by conducting thorough quality checks and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Create engaging print ads, retail signage, promotional graphics, packaging labels, enhancing public engagement and brand image.
• Utilize industry-standard design software (*Adobe Creative Cloud) to create and modify layouts, illustrations, and graphics.
• Prepare print-ready files and work closely with printing vendors to guarantee flawless production output.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Social Media Content Manager / Graphic Designer
Clarksville, TN
Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 1 month)
* Creation of new responsive website www.fanellisdeliandmarket.com as well as all digital marketing across various platforms. * Using Adobe Creative Cloud with video & digital photography for creation of ads, flyers & Social Media posts Adobe PremierPro for creating & editing video Ads. * Creating Promotional campaigns and promotional products.
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Freelance Graphic Artist
Painless Promotions
Detroit, MI
Jun 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 2 months)
Creating t-shirt art using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for Print On Demand websites catering to Metro-Detroit business looking to add t-shirts to their promotional campaign.
Cold calling business owners to pitch promotional services.
Managing Clients accounts
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Lead Graphic Designer / Production Artist
TEMO Sunrooms
Clinton Township, MI
Sep 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 1 month)
* Main Programs & Platforms used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign for all image editing, creation of national Temo dealer Val Pak ads, local newspaper ads, large format P.O.S showroom posters & various social media posts. Adobe Premier Pro for short promo videos and 3-D presentation videos output for websites, FTP as well as social media. * Temo Sunrooms product & promotional events photography. * Structure Studios VIP 3-D for creating in depth 3-D presentations for Temo Sunrooms sales & marketing support. * Solely responsible for creating & maintaining all creative marketing support media for various divisions of Temo Sunrooms. * Updating internal pricing guides, catalogs, surveys, order forms & dealer support images available on the Temo website. Senior Graphic Designer / Content Creator (Freelance)
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Senior Graphic Designer / Content Creator (Freelance)
Good Habits For A Bad Back
Detroit, MI
May 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 2 months)
* Main Programs & Platforms used Good Habits For A Bad Back - for web design, landing pages and all maintenance, Adobe Photoshop for creation of ads, flyers & social media posts Adobe Premier Pro for editing Instagram & YouTube video Ads. * Social Media: Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Reddit, Adobe InDesign for PDF layout & creation, GarageBand for all audio recording & editing, Microsoft Word for generating ad copy and blog posts. * Adobe Illustrator for designing all printed promotional apparel, Merch by Amazon, RedBubble, Sun frog & Spreadshirt for online apparel listing. Head Of Art Department / Lead Digital Artist & Graphic Designer / Production
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Head of Department - Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Design Pointe
Taylor, MI
Feb 2017 - May 2017 (3 months)
* Main Programs & Platforms used: Adobe Illustrator for designing all vector art for printed promotional apparel. * Adobe Photoshop for creation of ads, brochures & posters, Adobe InDesign for brochure & catalog layout. * Accu rip software for printing to an Epson 4800 for production films, Shopworks project management software, * Responsible for creating all custom art & setting up all customer files for promotional apparel as well as training newer designers from partnering companies how to get the best results from their submitted designs. Head Of Art Department / Lead Digital Artist & Graphic Designer / Production
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Head of Department - Graphic Designer / Production Artist
The Identity Source
Novi, MI
Aug 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 8 months)
* Main Programs & Platforms used: Adobe Illustrator for designing all vector art for printed promotional apparel. * Adobe Photoshop for creation of ads, brochures & posters, Adobe InDesign for brochure & catalog layout. * Microsoft Powerpoint for updating & creating corporate presentations, Accu rip rip software for printing to an Epson 4800 for production films, Quickbooks project management software * Creating custom art for a wide rage of promotional products, managing design database, processing client feedback. * Producing designs for all screen printed apparel, performing color separations for film positives, printing film positives. Production Artist / Graphic Artist / Graphic Designer
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Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Artissimo Designs
El Segundo, CA
Jun 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 1 month)
* Main Programs & Platforms used for designing all vector art, Adobe Photoshop for digitally painting existing files in order to extend client artwork to be able to be place on various sized printed canvases, EFI Client rip software for large format printing and proofing. * Daily creation of extended content for canvas wraps by digitally painting, cloning/stamping/retouching & resizing licensed art for finalized canvas prints using Illustrator & Photoshop. * Producing wall art designs for seasonal programs for such customers as Target, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond. * Daily exposure to proof and large format printing, file mgmt., digital painting & working on and off of a server.
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Graphic Designer / Production Artist (Consultant) (Freelance)
Matt Henry Group Inc.
Torrance, CA
Jun 2011 - May 2013 (1 year 11 months)
* Main Programs & Platforms used: Adobe Illustrator for designing all vector art for printed promotional apparel. * Adobe Photoshop for creation of ads, brochures & posters * Created original sketches, finalized digital art & renderings using Illustrator & Photoshop. * Producing designs for T-Shirts & Lacrosse Jerseys, performing color separations for screen films on a daily basis. * Photography for catalog samples for multiple graphic T-shirt & Lacrosse/ Soccer/ Rugby culture websites.
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Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Rotowest Roto Molding
Huntington Beach, CA
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)
* Main Programs & Platforms used: Digital Photography for all product photos, Adobe Photoshop for creation of online ads, printed brochures & posters as well as batch editing digital images to be placed in yearly catalog. * Conceptualized & designed catalogs as well as company brochures. * Partnered with owner to rebrand the company's logo & external imagery using Adobe InDesign & Photoshop. * Managed product photography & editing for production of catalogs & brochures.
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Graphic Designer / Web Content Manager
Quality Flooring
Feb 2008 - Nov 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Less - Eastpointe, MI Main Programs & Platforms used Adobe Photoshop for creation of online ads, Adobe Dreamweaver for all webpage design and updates. * Designed ads, brochures, posters & web graphics using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop. * Managed product information & e commerce content on company website using WordPress.
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Graphic Designer / Web Content Manager
Wayne County Government Website
Detroit, MI
Aug 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 6 months)
* Main Programs & Platforms used: Adobe Photoshop for creation of online ads, Adobe Illustrator for designing all vector art. * Adobe Dreamweaver for all webpage design and updates, Adobe Flash for short animated intros to various web pages. * Conceptualized developed & designed all graphic materials for the intranet as well as public web pages. * Managed County related corporate presentations, newsletters, brochures, posters & various print projects. * Updated multiple clients web graphics, news & links using Dreamweaver.
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Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Palmer Promotional Products
St. Clair Shores, MI
Jan 2006 - Aug 2006 (7 months)
* Main Programs & Platforms used: Digital Photography for all product photos, Adobe Photoshop for creation of online ads, printed brochures, POP displays & posters as well as batch editing digital images to be placed in many various catalogs. * Adobe Illustrator for designing all vector art, Adobe InDesign for catalog creation & layout as well as finished catalog file preflight & packaging for best printing practices. * Multiple page layout of catalogs, type setting and style sheets using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator. * Managed all catalog item photography from daily photo shoots to generating clipping paths & color correcting. * Produced 4 color process printed images including all pre-press checks as well as images for company website. * Experienced in, large format, POP & metal tacker design, creating die lines & occasional production of match prints.