PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic Art Director & Graphic Designer with a proven track record at Denver Athletic Supply, enhancing brand awareness and client satisfaction through impactful design and efficient project management. Expert Graphic designer, with exceptional problem-solving abilities. Elevated design quality and streamlined processes, significantly improving project efficiency and team productivity.
SKILLS
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
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Project Management
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Problem-solving abilities
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Screen Print & Embroidery Design
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Large Format Printing
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Laser Engraving
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Web Design
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HTML and CSS
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WIX online content maneagement
EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA • 05/2002
Bachelor of Arts : Fine Arts / Printmaking & Graphic Design
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Art Institute Online
Coursework in Interactive Media & Web Design.
WORK HISTORY
Denver Athletic Supply - Art Director
Englewood, CO - 05/2014 - Current
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Managed design team resources by delegating tasks efficiently based on individual strengths and workload capacity.
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Streamlined creative processes by implementing efficient design work-flow, and project management tools.
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Contributed to creative process through original ideas and
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Enhanced overall design quality by mentoring junior designers and
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Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
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Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking stock designs to help drive sales and marketing needs.
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Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to
deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
Summit Sportswear / Players Bench - Graphic Designer
Denver, CO - 07/2008 - 05/2014
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Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful designs for apparel decoration in the team sports industry.
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Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
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Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
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Developed style guides for internal use, standardizing design
elements across departments for a unified look and feel.
Ouray Sportswear - Graphic Production Artist
Englewood, CO - 04/2006 - 06/2008
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Worked daily with streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and reduced production time.
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Produced designs for clothing and accessories for resorts-wear, colleges & universities, and corporate apparel.
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Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
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Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
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Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced
environment.