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EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Candidate's Name designs.myportfolio.comGraphic Design and Strategic Marketing Professional with over 12 years of experience building a diversified portfolio with a wide variety of clientele. I am seeking a position with a company or organization needing my talent for helping stakeholders translate their vision into innovative projects that are on brand, on message, on time, and on budget. Over the years, I have become known for my technical savvy, ability to effectively facilitate complex projects, and cultivate advantageous business relationships in ways that enhance capacity, empower decision makers, champion collaboration, strengthen revenue, and improve the overall image of the brands I represent. NOTED AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTSADDY Award Winner National Award from the American Advertising Federation, for logo designDesigned image content for national brands such as Mt. Dew, Ranger Boats, Remington, Ruger, JR Motorsports (NASCAR Team), and Hatteras Yachts.Created T-shirt designs for national retailers such as Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas.Served on design teams for major client accounts worth over $200,000 in annual revenue.Created a banner honoring the 2018 Clemson Football Championship for a major sponsor. EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts in Graphic Communications & Marketing Francis Marion University Florence, SC**Sophomore Transfer from Atlanta College of Art & Design SKILLS & AREAS OF EXPERTISEProject Management Design/Conceptualization Microsoft Office, Strong Basic Excel Brand Development Stakeholder Collaboration Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop Visual & Graphic Arts Account/Customer Service CorelDRAW & Painter, Vector Programs Message Consistency PR, Trade Show Vendor Screen Printing & Embroidery Design Executive Advisement Staff/Team Leadership Image Licensing & Copyright Protections Operational Oversight Process Improvement Commercial/Product Packaging Graphics EXPERIENCESR. GRAPHIC DESIGNERLocal Boy Outfitters Columbia, SC AUG 2023 PresentResponsible for creating custom high-end, eye-catching graphics for apparel customization.Led in design and art direction for numerous seasonal apparel collection offerings for retail vendors.Spearheaded design for spring polo collection. Responsible for creating numerous styles and pattern designs for alternate looks catered to our vast target audience.Revamped the use of branding and stye of design to reach new audiences.Designed and arranged artwork to be easily printed and produced by both outside global print vendors. GRAPHIC DESIGNER Relativitee (Freelance) Boiling Springs, SC March 2021 PresentCreate client logos, marketing materials, and t-shirt designs for business and recreational events. Experience continued on next pageCandidate's Name Page 2 of 2Graphic Designer Experience continuedGRAPHIC DESIGNER Revman Spartanburg, SC May 2022 Aug 2022Created packaging designs based off of specs within product lifestyle management system. Design art files cohesive with brand specifications. Create CAD mockups in-line with industry research and trends. SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER TrueTimber (formerly Taylor Sports) Boiling Springs, SC Sept 2016 Aug 2021 Served on a Graphic Design Team for a niche supplier of camouflage materials including pattern design and licensing, textile printing, apparel wholesale and manufacturing, hydrographic film production, and an extensive line of retail products. Laid off in good standing, with references available, due to pandemic-related economic factors. Initially hired as a Graphic Designer and Operational Assistant at Taylor Sports, a family-owned screen printing and embroidery shop that was acquired by TrueTimber in 2020. Reported directly to the CEO and Production Planner, regularly recommending process improvements and design elements to improve overall quality and reduce waste. Captured the nuance of each brand by engaging with internal Account Managers and clients. Expanded revenue for TrueTimber and our clients by creating popular designs used across a wide variety of mediums and merchandise including apparel, towels, cups/tumblers, koozies, and gift cards. Enhanced the likelihood of rebrands and marketing campaign via quality logo redesign/updates such as a Herters Target ammo box and mock-ups for Mt. Dew promotional merchandise. As Taylor Sports, served as the only Graphic Designer for a popular local screen printing and commercial embroidery operation. Regularly oversaw daily operations when the owners were out. Prevented the loss of thousands of dollars in lost revenue via regular quality checks at the start of new jobs, especially large orders. Dramatically improved the quality of final products by gleaning input from the shop team and learning the specific processes of screen printing, embroidery, and the materials involved. Ensured repeat business via strong customer service and communication with major accounts worth$30,000 - $50,000/annually such as USC Upstate, Boiling Springs Schools/District 2, and Milliken. Drove production processes, taking over after sale was initiated, then connecting with decision makers to advise on the best approach to conceptualize their vision, get final design and order approval, schedule production, obtain payment, and arrange pickup/delivery. GRAPHIC DESIGNERAll-Star Sports, Apparel Customization Studio Florence, SC Nov 2012 Sept 2016 Responsible for the overall flow of projects from design concept to full apparel customization while ensuring timely delivery of services, including service to high-level clientele. Helped boost the studios sales and brand recognition through multiple marketing strategies including developing promotional designs for marketing materials, road shows, and special events. Strengthened margins by advising leadership on innovative, cost-effective production/design solutions. Led promotional projects, under the purview of the Lead Graphic Designer. |
