Graphic Designer at FASTSIGNS
Scranton, Pennsylvania Area
Graphic Designer at FASTSIGNS
Scranton, Pennsylvania Area
I am a graphic designer living in Moscow, Pennsylvania. Originally an Arizona native, I moved to Pennsylvania in 2004.
I have over 15 years of design and management behind me and I look for similar prospects in the future. I am a strong believer in good customer service and that applies to ANY industry, especially graphic design.
Good design is the best way to communicate ideas and concepts. You see it every day. On your way to work or school, it may be the stop sign you stop for or a billboard for a business you pass on the highway. It's all graphic design. The intermingling of words and pictures or even motion and animation can lead to an emotional response, a message of clarity, or a calamity depending on the skills of the interpreter.
Graphic design, customer service, auditing, computer troubleshooting, employee relations, interviewing, counseling, telephones, software expertise, print advertising, direct mail, websites
(Privately Held; Printing industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Responsible for creation, proofing and printing signage. Also supported the store’s marketing efforts through targeted advertisements such as billboards, banners, window applications, flyers and postcards. Helped maintain equipment, reduce waste through careful planning in use of materials. Supported sales in communication, proofing and answering telephones when needed.
(Graphic Design industry)
October 2000 — Present (8 years 10 months)
Graphic and web design services for various individuals and companies. Newsletters, identity packages, promotional website design among the services provided. Also researched web hosting and bids for printing. Clients include: Markel Southwest Underwriters, Days Inn Scottsdale, Cendant Hotels, Adeolo Screenprinters, Home Depot (Scottsdale) and Sproule and Associates.
(Newspapers industry)
June 2006 — September 2006 (4 months)
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of graphic design and art production for three weekly shoppers. Daily design and layout of ads to customer specifications using Macintosh platform. Supervised office personnel throughout period of sale. Supported the office in technical projects, daily operations and all aspects of producing content for weekly publication.
(Newspapers industry)
January 2005 — July 2006 (1 year 7 months)
Responsible for all aspects of retail advertisements Scranton Times and various products. Daily design and layout of ads to customer specifications using Macintosh platform. Coordinated with outside agencies to bring their ads to press. Managed ad schedule to ensure strict deadlines. Provided support for sales staff in a team environment.
(Newspapers industry)
March 2003 — November 2004 (1 year 9 months)
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of art production for Scottsdale Views/Tribune and various other publications. Daily design and layout of ads to customer specifications. Optimized artist work hours to reduce overtime by 95% in our office. Coordinated ad schedule to ensure strict deadlines. Acted as liaison to sales staff and coordinated production for their promotional requirements.
(Public Company; Newspapers industry)
November 2000 — March 2003 (2 years 5 months)
Responsible for all aspects of retail advertisements for East Valley Tribune and various other weekly publications. Daily design and layout of ads to customer specifications using Macintosh platform. Worked with outside agencies to bring their ads to press. Coordinated ad schedule to ensure strict deadlines. Provided support for sales staff in a team environment.
(Hospitality industry)
November 1989 — September 1999 (9 years 11 months)
Performed various duties from night audit, quest services to van driving. Responsible for overall customer service and staff of 15 associates. Basic accounting and scheduling, hiring and counseling employees, and communication with other departments also functions of the position.
Art-Design-Cartooning 1992 — 2004
Supplemental courses over several semesters
AA , Visual Communication , 1998 — 2000
Graduated with Honors
Comics, Movies, TV, Pop Culture, Drawing
Best Newsletter AAMGA
Several Arizona Newspaper Association Awards
Employee of the Year 1999 / Tollman-Hundley Hotels