Michael Worrell

Current

• Owner/Graphic Designer at Black Umbrella Design

Past

• Co-owner, Art Director at Primal Screen, Inc.
• Lead Artist at Spectrum Sportswear
• Graphic Designer at Screen FX

• Graphic Designer at NuArt (Sole Proprietorship)

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Education

• Kent State University

Recommended

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Connections

73 connections

Industry

Graphic Design

Websites

• Black Umbrella Design

Michael Worrell’s Summary

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I spent twenty years honing my design skills in Akron, Ohio before moving to the Chicago area in 2005.

I have produced work for use by Reebok, Le Coq Sportif, various NFL, NHL, and MLB teams, Sheraton Hotels, Westin Hotels, W Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, The Talbott and Millennium Knickerbocker hotels in Chicago, Chicago Historical Society, Invacare, Goodyear, Continental Tire, Kent State University, General Electric, McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed Martin, Pet Supplies Plus and hundreds of other large companies, small businesses and individuals.

Michael Worrell’s Specialties:

My illustration and cartooning skills bring an uncommon degree of versatility and originality to my design work, which includes everything from logos and brochures to billboards and signage. As a former co-owner and art director of a mid-sized printing facility, I have a unique ability to create strong images that balance creativity and practicality.

Michael Worrell’s Experience

• Owner/Graphic Designer

  Black Umbrella Design

  (Graphic Design industry)

  April 2005 — Present (4 years 8 months)

  Specializes in dynamic graphic design that communicates effectively and reflects a professional attention to detail, for almost any visual application.

• Co-owner, Art Director

  Primal Screen, Inc.

  (Printing industry)

  January 1996 — March 2005 (9 years 3 months)

  Founding partner of a highly successful automated screen printing company in Kent, Ohio, functioning as Art Director.

• Lead Artist

  Spectrum Sportswear

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Printing industry)

  January 1989 — December 1995 (7 years )

  Coordinated all art department activity.

• Graphic Designer

  Screen FX

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Printing industry)

  October 1987 — December 1988 (1 year 3 months)

  Staff Designer / Illustrator / Separator / Darkroom Tech

• Graphic Designer

  NuArt (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Printing industry)

  September 1984 — September 1987 (3 years 1 month)

  Staff Designer / Illustrator / Separator / Darkroom Tech

Michael Worrell’s Education

• Kent State University

  1988 — 2002

Additional Information

Michael Worrell’s Websites:

• Black Umbrella Design

Michael Worrell’s Interests:

Reading, Music, Films, Theology, Pool (Billiards)

Michael Worrell’s Groups:

•    Kent State University Alumni Association (official group)
•    Freelancers Union Group
•    Harvest Bible Chapel
•    AIGA | the professional association for design
•    Cleveland Indians Fans

Michael Worrell’s Honors:

Designer of the 2006 Stitches Magazine First Place Winner in Embroidery

Michael Worrell’s Contact Settings

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• job inquiries
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• reference requests
• getting back in touch