Terry Stidger
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About
Results oriented graphic designer with an extensive professional background in marketing communications, production and publishing design including magazines, brochures, trade show booths, mail inserts, posters and logo design. Exceptionally strong creative, leadership and interpersonal skills reflected in an ability to help clients transform rough concept into visually powerful and effective products or campaigns. A proven track record in delivering high value publications and information vehicles in time critical situations.
Core competencies include:
• Expert print knowledge that incorporates comprehension and implementation of design, print quotes, pre-press and cost.
• Flexible and creative with ability to think both strategically and tactically.
• Innovative with proven analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with ability to multi-task and effectively work under pressure
to meet deadlines and stay within budget while producing a creative original product that exceeds design expectations.
• Highly organized with outstanding project management skills able to direct and produce a wide variety of print collateral.
• Hands-on design and production experience with proficiency in the latest design applications and technologies. Enthusiastic and skilled at learning new concepts and applications quickly.
• Effective in working in remote environments – independently, as well as part of a team. -
Education
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B.A Photo CommunicationsTexas Tech University
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A.A Mass CommunicationsAmarillo College
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Experience
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Graphic DesignerWhitefish, MTJan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)• Designed advertising and page layouts for company magazine, Endurance News.
• Produced brochures, postcards, updated product labels, and created designs for buffs & visors.
• QC’d shirts, hats, visors and other brand clothing, to ensure they met company standards. -
Exploration & DiscoveryBipods With TripodsKalispell, MTMay 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 5 months)“Gap Year”
Spent the time frame traveling throughout the United States, and Canada (43,000 miles, 40 U.S. states, 2 Canadian provinces) touring & photographing various National Parks, regions and cities. -
Design and Production CoordinatorCentral Coast YMCASalinas, CAJun 2014 - Apr 2017 (2 years 10 months)• Designed and coordinated promotional and marketing collateral, adhering to Y-USA graphic standards and branding requirements.
• Maintained accurate record of all printed material and projects on a daily basis, to enable annual comparisons and analysis of return on investment.
• Participated in project initiation and creative idea sessions as appropriate.
• Coordinated development and production of artwork with originator, internal staff, management,
and outside vendors to understand communication needs.
• Archived and retrieved project collateral in a well-organized manner for revision and reorders.
• Proofed final artwork ensuring job requirements and delivery dates were met.
• Managed project workflow according to established timetables and budgets. -
Graphic DesignerGennis AgencySalinas, CAJun 2014 - Apr 2017 (2 years 10 months)• Designed and coordinated promotional and marketing collateral.
• Participated in project initiation and creative idea sessions as appropriate.
• Coordinated development and production of artwork with originator and business owner.
• Archived and retrieved project collateral in a well-organized manner for revision and reorders. -
Sr. Graphic Designer Associate / Production DesignerCapital OneSalinas, CAFeb 2010 - Oct 2013 (3 years 8 months)* Assisted in integrating HSBC projects to Capital One platforms, which included updating the logos, language on cards, inserts, disclosures and statements.
* Created and designed collateral to support the businesses' marketing and legal objectives of corporate and client's brand strategy. Participated in project initiation and creative idea sessions as appropriate.
* Coordinated development and production of artwork with originator, internal staff, management, and outside vendors.
* Conducted project launch, status and debrief meetings to understand and interpret customers' needs.
* Revised and updated agreement brochures, statements, credit cards, card carriers, applications, envelopes and mail inserts on a consistent and timely basis.
* Archived and retrieved project collateral in a well-organized manner for revision and reorders.
* Proofed final artwork ensuring job requirements and deliver dates are met. Managed project workflow according to established timetables and budgets.
* Collaborated with colleagues and supervisors in resolving day-to-day issues -
Graphic DesignerAmerican Quarter Horse AssociationAmarillo, TXAug 2001 - Dec 2009 (8 years 4 months)* Designed and created editorial and advertising layouts for three magazines consisting of association membership, racing and horse education.
* Designed and created marketing pieces (brochures, posters, show signage, web ads, ) to educate and increase membership.
* Coordinated with staff writers and editors, creative director and clients on design ideas.
* Color corrected digital images, scanned photographs, pre-flight and reviewed incoming ad layouts to ensure necessary elements were included and met all specifications.
* Created spec ads for potential client ad business. -
Customer Service Manger/Graphic DesignerSir SpeedyAmarillo, TX1998 - 2001 (3 years)* Coordinated with clients on printing and copying projects to ensure satisfaction with finished product.
* Provided job quotes and billing statements reconciled daily receipts for accuracy.
* Designed business cards, letterhead, brochures, trade show banners, courtroom exhibits and flyers that met client's objectives. -
Advertising Production CoordinatorFleming CompaniesLubbock, TX1987 - 1997 (10 years)* Assisted in formulating long-range planning, strategies and positioning of IGA Supermarkets.
* Acted as liaison between retail owners, production, printers, newspapers and mailing services on the design and distribution of advertising circulars.
* Developed advertising and marketing calendars and media budgets.
* Designed circulars, shelf talkers, print ads, point of sale signs for store products and displays.
* Coordinated delivery of advertising materials to retail stores.
* Managed, reviewed and proofed the work of graphic artists in the production of advertising circulars.
* Maintained computer and peripheral hardware and performed maintenance as necessary. -
Graphic DesignerFurr's, Inc.Lubbock, TX1984 - 1987 (3 years)* Designed weekly newspaper ads and circulars
* Operated stat camera and developed film for plate production
* Photographed products for line art conversion
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Awards
Several Livestock Publication Council and American Horse Publication awards.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@tstidger, member since 2009
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