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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateGRAPHIC GRAPHIC & & PACKAGING DIGITAL DESIGNER DESIGNERABOUT MEExperienced designer and manager with10+ years of experience in advertising,marketing and graphic design, mostrecently specializing in packaging in theapparel and fashion industry.ExperienceSELF EMPLOYEDGRAPHIC / VISUAL / PRODUCTION DESIGNER, May 2018 to Present Develop contracted graphic design projects for companies and clients in various industries and mediums on and o -site.Consult with clients in creation of visual components aligned with clients vision, mission, and brand. Present proposals and collaborate with clients to achieve desired goals. SELECTED PROJECTS: Production Designer for Salon Lofts: Set up temporary and permanent graphic treatments for new sites. Including photo collages and other visual design elements. Visual Designer for TEAM DJ: Designed website and created social media pro les. Developed social media campaigns and improved engagement by over 100% through media blitz and addition of motion graphics. Graphic Designer for Main Electric Supply: Created marketing materials including interior marketing (PowerPoint), print and digital ads, business cards, branding, and web graphics leveraging animation. Production Artist for Late For The Sky Production: Aided in production of customized Monopoly boards and related materials for California and Texas clients. Reduced costs by 13% by re-con guring template les. Production & Mechanical Artist for LBrands: Coordinated graphic les from the design team in creation of detailed and precise mechanical art for labelling, bags, trays, and other packaging.R.G. BARRY CORP Pickerington, OHPACKAGING DESIGN MANAGER, August 2013 to April 2018 Led design and production team in creating printed materials for advertising, packaging, and displays for over 20 brands including Dearfoams, Baggallini, and Foot Petals. Provided direct, consistent, and experienced focal supervision of all design projects to ensure brand continuity across all projects to enhance cross-functional team performance. Served as liaison between internal teams and vendors to accurately interpret and articulate brands vision. Presented creative design strategy to stakeholders to ensure consensus. SELECTED PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Reduced costs for Dearfoams by eliminating one-third of packaging and display structures to decrease production costs. Maintained $25M annual account for ten years through consistent performance and brand relationship with DF by Dearfoams for Walmart. Exceeded brands expectations with on-target graphics and presentations to maintain large accounts including Costco Seasonal generating $10M in annual volume. Secured $2M Costco Spring program through innovative development of patent-pending box structure with TPH International to achieve their desired display. Obtained $250K licensing program for NineWest by creating cost e ective and adaptable structures without sacri cing presentation. 427 Oak Village DriveColumbus, OH 43207PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLELINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEwww.loft427.comCORE COMPETENCIES:MARKETING & ADVERTISINGGRAPHIC & PACKAGING DESIGNART PRODUCTION & DIRECTIONBRANDINGTYPOGRAPHYPRE PRESS / PRODUCTIONADOBE CREATIVE SUITEMS OFFICE / MAC OSILLUSTRATIONPERSONAL SKILLS:FRANKLIN COVEY SYSTEMSTEAM BUILDINGTEAM MANAGEMENTPROJECT MANAGEMENTBUDGET MANAGEMENTCLIENT RELATIONSHIPSVENDOR RELATIONSHIPSSTUDENT MENTALITYSIDE GIGS:DJ/MC(public speaking and presentation)MARKETING CAMPAIGN MANAGER(sales and marketing)ILLUSTRATOR(commissioned illustrator)WEB DESIGNER(website design)JUST FOR FUN:Family Adventures, RenaissanceFestivals, Golden Retrievers, Books,Movies, Trivia, ArtGRAPHIC & DIGITAL DESIGNERExperience (continued)R.G. BARRY CORP Pickerington, OHGRAPHIC & PACKAGING DESIGNER, October 2003 to August 2013 Designed projects and marketing materials for Dearfoams as senior member of the Visual Presentation team.Collaborated with direct manager to produce all corporate branded materials, internal presentations, B2B pitch sheets, consumer-facing packaging, advertising, and publications traditional and digital. Participated in decisions regarding budgets, materials, and platforms. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS: Secured branded presence in Target through development of DLuxe by Dearfoams branding and packaging solutions speci c to the retailer. Supported 95% sell-through for Dearfoams and DF by Dearfoams product with packaging design. Extended contract for Walmart production estimated at $20M with original design for DF by Dearfoams national branding. Generated ongoing revenue steam with creation of DF Sport branding for Sams Club in conjunction with their $250K Spring season buy-in. Designed Dearfoams e-commerce website prototype and presented concept to leadership to secure account and buy-in.Education & CertificationCoursework in Advertising DesignColumbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH (4.0 GPA) UX Design CourseSpringboard (Online, Remote)Design Research Certi cationLinkedIn Learning (Online, Remote)In-Store Marketing Design ExperiencePath to Purchase Institute (Javits Center, NYC)Honors & AwardsSummit Creative Award for Terrasoles lookbook and catalog Design of the Times Award for POP Times Pre-packed Dearfoams Mothers Day display with TPH Global SolutionsExcellence Award Winner for National Paperboard Packaging with Liz Claiborne Holiday Slipper PackageTechnical ProficiencyEnvironments: Mac OS X, Windows 7/10; familiarity with CSS, HTML, and UX design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Animate, XD, After E ects, Bridge), Microsoft O ce Suite |