Life-long experience of making things look AWESOME.
Experienced, hardworking, driven, resourceful and detail-oriented; These are a some of the qualities I'm looking to bring to your team.
With 15+ years in the sign and design industry, I have developed an instinct for what works and what doesn't when it comes to making an impact.
Significant hands-on experience with many different types of printed graphics/printing hardware as well as design software and computer technology.
Skills
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Logo Design
Image Manipulation
Large Format Printing/Plotting Equipment Operation
Understanding of Brand Identity
Sign Industry Background
PC and Mac Platforms
Website Management/Graphics
CNC Router Training
Forklift Training
Communication with Clients
Education
Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA, Expected in ā āAssociate of Arts:Graphic Design - GPA:
Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IAExpected in ā āAssociate of Arts:Graphic Design - GPA:
John F. Kennedy High SchoolCedar Rapids, IAExpected in 06/2001 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Work History
Skan - Lead Graphic Designer San Francisco, CA, 02/2017 - Current
Develop creative custom designs for a wide variety of sign types from large scale outdoor architectural signage to intricate detailed interior sign displays.
Employ good design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
Collaborate with sales teams to bring customer vision to life through graphic design.
Collaborate with manufacturing and installation teams to design projects as efficiently as possible.
Apply knowledge of industry to design within engineering and manufacturing specifications - ensuring product stability, longevity and serviceability.
Consistently bring constructive ideas to group settings that help set businesses apart from the competition through the use of sign design and construction.
Consistently explore and provide solutions to a wide variety of real world construction and manufacturing challenges - problem solving!
Setup digital files for use in various manufacturing and printing methods including large format digital printing, vinyl plotting and CNC routing.
Occasionally meet with customers to gather ideas for new signage and/or make adjustments to proposed designs.
Create digital files of completed original graphic logos for customer use.
Photograph completed projects for use on social media and in marketing items.
Design various company slideshows, hand-outs and digital layouts for marketing purposes and convention displays.
Consistent daily use of Adobe Illustrator vector design software.
Frequent use of Adobe Photoshop.
Frequent use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Office.
Periodic content updates to company website.
Research sign trends to keep pace with industry standards.
Use experience, knowledge and research to instruct in small group settings on a variety of topics related to sign design, construction, installation and industry trends.
Develop employee resources and standards for graphic design department.
Manage team members to maintain quality-of-work standards.
MediaQuest Signs - Vinyl Graphic Department Manager City, STATE, 01/2013 - 02/2017
Applied adhesive graphic images across a wide variety of mediums including signs, storefronts, building interiors and vehicles.
Setup digital production files to maximize use of materials.
Devised, deployed and monitored workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
Ensured excellent quality of work and high levels of detail were achieved.
Operated and maintained production equipment - vinyl plotter and large format digital printer.
Managed stocking and inventory of materials.
Managed time wisely to meet required deadlines.
Provided expert advice on how best to achieve desired project outcomes.
Designed, estimated and delivered pricing on various projects.
Communicated with customers to schedule project installations.
Innovative Signs - Sign Designer and Installer City, STATE, 01/2006 - 01/2013
Applied adhesive graphic images across a wide variety of mediums including signs, storefronts, building interiors and vehicles.
Setup digital production files to maximize use of materials.
Ensured excellent quality of work and high levels of detail were achieved.
Operated and maintained production equipment - vinyl plotter and large format digital printer.
Managed stocking and inventory of materials.
Managed time wisely to meet required deadlines.
Painted various small items using automotive paint methods (basecoat/clearcoat).
Developed and maintained business website.
Gilcrest Jewett Lumber Company - Yardworker/Driver Helper City, STATE, 01/2002 - 01/2006
Operated forklift regularly to pull construction items for delivery and safely load onto delivery trucks.
Identified and counted order slip items for delivery to customers.
Stocked items using forklift and also by hand as needed.
Assisted customers to gather purchased items and load into vehicles.
Operated saw to cut lumber to length as requested by customer.
Accompanied drivers on deliveries to unload products at job sites and load returns as needed.
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