Senior Graphic Designer Resume
PROFILE Applicant is an award-winning creative professional with more than 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing. He is one of the most versatile and dedicated designers you will find anywhere. Cool under fire, Dennis has an unrelenting desire to get the job done-and done right. He is the consummate team player who motivates others to succeed. Dennis" master"s degree in fine arts and bachelor"s degree in business provides a unique combination of talent and expertise. Finally, stir in a heaping sense of humor, bake at 98.6 degree, and you get a creative professional who can add tremendous flavor to your marketing recipe.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Graphic Designer Confidential March 2009 to Present
- Lead designer for one of the foremost clean energy companies in the country
- Valuable member of a highly successful direct marketing team that handles more than 200 direct mail and presentation pieces annually
- Work with multiple creative disciplines to develop marketing strategies, program branding, and direct mail campaigns for more than a dozen utility clients
Creative Director Confidential October 2003 to Present
- Inspire a team of creative professionals who specialize in developing innovative graphic design solutions for clients such as Jean-Philippe Photography, The Therapy Center, and Manahale Estate
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer Confidential May 2006 to March 2009
- Provided world-class art direction and design services for companies such as Pershing, BGB New York, Educational Testing Service (ETS), Ferrara & Company, East West Connection, E. Fitz Art
- Developed graphics and layouts for a broad range of communication pieces, including direct mail, packaging, brand identity, promotional materials, brochures, and catalogs
- Supervised the maintenance of design standards, guidelines, and best practices
- Oversaw work and revisions made by junior designers and outside vendors
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer Confidential April 2005 to May 2006
- Provided art direction for one of the leading healthcare marketing agencies in the Southeast
- Lead the creative strategy, design, and development for a range of multi-channel marketing programs
- Played a major role in the launching of several highly successful marketing campaigns
- Managed the full project life cycle from concept to press
- Supervised press checks and art directed photo shoots
- Trained, supervised, and provided guidance for junior designers
Marketing Manager/Senior Graphic Designer Confidential April 1997 to September 2003
- Managed local advertising functions for one of the world"s premier risk consulting companies, including overseeing distribution of promotional materials, coordinating tradeshow and conference activities, and managing the company website
Technical Skills
- Acrobat
- Bridge
- Dreamweaver
- Flash
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Creative Skills
- Art direction
- Graphic design
- Web design
- Copywriting
- Storyboarding
- Editing/proofreading
- Photo shoot direction and coordination
- Tradeshow graphics
- Multimedia presentations
- Photo retouching
- Prepress management
- Print production
- Fine art, illustration, and cartooning
Awards
- APEX Award for Publication Excellence
- New York Academy of Art Scholarship
- The Cornell Tradition Fellowship
Education
- Master of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Science