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Graphic Designer at Stacy Claire Boyd
Ryan Carlson
Birmingham, AL
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About
I am a talented and driven Graphic Designer and Fine Artist. I feel lucky to have worked on numerous creative projects, both in a corporate setting and as a fine artist. I have designed stationery used by various celebrities, developed marketing material for corporations, exhibited my artwork in galleries and festivals across the U.S. and abroad, and I’m hungry for more. I love the creative process. I enjoy all of the brainstorming, creative problem solving, and development it takes to start with an idea and turn it into something beautiful. I can thoughtfully and effectively reflect the image of an organization or client while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. I welcome a good challenge, and I’m ready for my next adventure as a designer.
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)University of Alabama1992 - 1996
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Associates Graphic DesignBessemer State Technical College1990 - 1992
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Experience
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Art DirectorEndeavor Business MediaRichmond, VASep 2013 - Present (11 years 4 months)I'm a multi-award winning Art Director for Endeavor Business Media. I manage and design three print publications and the branding/marketing materials for each brand.
- Manage and design Processing magazine (12 issues per year).
- Manage and design Automation World magazine (10 issues per year).
- Manage and design Oil and Gas Journal magazine (6 issues per year).
- Design print and web ads for all three brands.
- Design media kits as an advertising selling tool for all three brands.
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Graphic Designer/IllustratorStacy Claire BoydNov 2001 - Present (23 years 2 months)I am a Graphic Designer/Illustrator for Stacy Claire Boyd. I manage and design a wide variety of creative projects from concept to completion.
• Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet client objectives and deadlines.
• Research projected design trends to assist with creative development
• Concept and design of high-end invitations and announcements (clients include Shutterfly, Tiny Prints, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Heidi Klum, Dakota Fanning, Michael Mann, and Harry Connick Jr.)
• Branding and Identity (logos, stationery, brochures, flyers, products and packaging, email blasts)
• Hand drawn typography and illustration
• Illustration and conceptual design for a line of children’s clothing manufactured by Heyman
• Pattern illustration and design for the fabric industry
• Design scrapbooking materials for EK Success (papers, books, enhancements)
• Book layout and design for Stacy Claire Boyd and Shutterfly
• Book Cover design for HealthSouth
• Photograph products for web and print
• Photo editing (retouching, enhancement, and restoration)
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Graphic DesignerPip PrintingAug 1999 - Oct 2001 (2 years 2 months)I designed logos, stationery, brochures, newsletters, flyers, and banners. I worked in all areas of prepress workflow to prepare files for offset printing (typesetting, mark up, proofing, screening, and making plates). I also did copier reproduction and output of customer files.
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Graphic Designer/Customer Service/AccountingSpeedy PrintMar 1996 - Jul 1999 (3 years 4 months)I designed logos, stationery, brochures, newsletters, flyers, and banners. I did copier reproduction and output of customer files. I also worked as a customer service representative and did accounting. Hey… we were a small company!
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Pressman/Pre-pressDJ GraphicsJan 1994 - Mar 1996 (2 years 2 months)I ran an AB Dick 2-color and a Royal Zenith 4-color offset press. I worked in all areas of prepress workflow to prepare files for offset printing (typesetting, mark up, proofing, screening, and making plates).
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On Coroflot@ryankcarlson, member since 2013