Profile
I am a professional graphic designer that is looking to help your business succeed. I’m seeking a variety of fun, challenging assignments. I have proven to be a valuable asset to the companies I’ve worked for, by delivering fresh design ideas using my working knowledge of the latest design software. I will help you and your company by pushing the envelope on design and brand development to get you and your clients noticed.
Experience
Graphic Designer/Commercial Artist, a-d agency, Marysville CA [11/06-07/08]
One of a team of four designers working for Marysville based design firm a-d agency. As a designer for the ad agency i was responsible for designing print and web projects for agency clients. Including Publications for the a-d agency’s parent company the Appeal-Democrat.
Graphic Designer , Smart Marketing, Yuba City, CA [3/06-10/06]
Worked as a contracted designer for a small marketing firm.
Principal/Graphic Designer, Headway Design, Yuba City, CA [10/05-3/06]
Ventures briefly into my own graphic design company. Before being offered
Senior Graphic Designer, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, CA [2001-Present]
Started in 2001 as a Graphic Designer in the Creative Services Department responsible for developing and designing advertising materials for the Appeal-Democrat and it’s advertisers. In 2004 I was promoted to Senior Graphic Designer. My duties as a Senior Graphic Designer involve training new designers, helping with any technical questions, looking over the creative services department one or two days a week, organize and host user group meetings and demonstrated software tips and tricks. Also designed in-house marketing collateral and promotional materials.
Screen Printer/Graphic Designer, AAA Awards, Yuba City, CA [03/01-10/01]
Responsible for Designing and printing T-Shirts for AAA Awards Customers. Also designed graphics for glass etching, engraving and embroidery.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Artist, Yuba City, CA [1998-2005]
Designed various projects for local and out of the area business. Including Logos, Brochures, Post Cards, Ads and Illustrations.
Education
Eight plus years of professional design experiance
Graduated from Yuba City High School in 1998
Attended classes at the Academy Of Art College, and Yuba College
Skills
As a Graphic Designer I understand design development from asset creation and layout and typesetting. I am well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as the Macintosh platform. Up to date on the latest web technologies (CSS, XHTML and Basic PHP).
References
Linda Plummer, Creative Director | a-d agency
Phone: 530.749.4772
Debbie Baggett, Advertising & Marketing Director | Appeal-Democrat
Phone: 530.741.1234
Buddy Schnider, Photographer | Hughston’s Photography
Phone: 530.301.2430