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Graphic Designer
Phoenix, AZ
Nov 2015 - Present (8 years 9 months)
• Design, produce and meet project deadlines for various brochures, logos, infographics, advertisements and all materials for internal and external clients
• Attend brainstorming meetings and collaborate strategically in a cross-functional team environment on campaigns internally and with outside agencies
• Edit maps, schedules and lay out the 300+ page Transit Book twice a year
• Design and produce presentations for internal and external client meetings
• Oversee brand development and ensure proper implementation and consistency throughout the organization
• Create shot lists and accompany photographer on photo shoots to provide creative direction
• Attend vendor press checks to ensure company brand and colors are properly implemented
• Design and present concepts to internal staff and executives for upcoming campaigns and special events
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Graphic Design
COLLINS COLLEGE
Tempe, United States
Associates Degree Area of study: graphic design, illustration, desktop publishing, photostyling, production art, rendering, typesetting. SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Attended Classes
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General Studies
Newton, United States
Area of study art, landscape drawing and painting.
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Associate of Science
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Aberdeen, United States
in Pre-Commercial Art Degree Area of study: commercial design, sculpture, drawing, painting, computer design. [SOFTWARE TOOLS] Proficient on Macintosh OS X
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Graphic Designer/Owner
PURPLE PEPPER DESIGNS LLC
San Tan Valley, AZ
May 2000 - Mar 2018 (17 years 10 months)
• Establish new clients and determine best creative direction and vision for strategic marketing pieces
• Educate clients in areas of printing and how to maximize their marketing budget
• Design and produce printed marketing pieces and publication ads
• Provide quotes and create layouts to communicate innovative ideas
• Partner with various vendors to bring marketing pieces to fruition
• Handle daily operations of facilitating a business
• Work directly with print vendors, agencies and web designers to ensure a high level of consistency and quality assurance
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Graphic Design/Art Director
PETER ALLEN GROUP
Phoenix, United States
May 1994 - May 2000 (6 years)
Met with clients to determine creative direction of marketing materials. Communicated fresh ideas through layout, set-up artwork for various vendors, press checks, organized and prioritized jobs, collaborated as a team player in conceptual development of ideas.
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Graphic Design
DILLARD'S
Gilbert, United States
Jul 1992 - Dec 1993 (1 year 5 months)
Generated original designs for cosmetics and fragrances to compliment existing vendors. Operated vinyl plotter and applied vinyl lettering to signs. Worked closely with in-house screen printer by supplying film output of designs. Managed shipping of materials to all Dillard's stores in the southwest region. [EDUCATION]