Introduction: I'm a graphic designer/illustrator and a layout professional with a demonstrated success in the design and development of marketing and manufacturing collateral materials, point-of-sale, technical literature as well as print advertising.
I possess excellent skills within all industry-based software application programs. I'm currently using Adobe Creative Suite.
I do graphic design and layout of brand development activities, including trademarks, collateral materials and magazine/newspaper layout and advertisement.
I do the following:
* Design and layout of tristate Talk magazine (Suggs Publication)
* Created new graphic designs to support literary publications for A. Ruth Creations
* Created new graphic designs for client New Attitudes and Imagery Creations
* Graphic designer for Harrison Group Inc., an advertising agency focused on print media
* Created "boards" for VividBoardTM sublimation process for boards up to 8' x 4' from client specifications
* Managing processes and data connected to VividboardTM
* Designing and editing VividBoardTM images for integration into VividBoardTM website
* Produced and edited final artwork based on client's original objectives and/or basic information given, such as categories and data
* Designed unique graphic presentations to impact the desired target
* Expertise in multiple graphic software applications including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkExpress and InDesign.
I'm responsible for the daily maintenance of manufacturing and marketing-related databases, which include technical literature and product information.
* Marketing and technical literature support
* Managed software platform conversion from Macintosh (Mac) OS to Microsoft Windows XP, increased productivity by 75%
* Revised product insert information including installation and operating instructions, system manuals and all packaging materials to facilitate a daily production schedule
* Managed, designed and produced new product release and promotional sell sheets utilized by sales organization and the trade
* Customized dealer sales presentations on behalf of regional and territory sales management.
* Creatively directed new point-of-sale materials distributed to the wholesale trade to build product awareness and support in educating the public while securing new product sales
* Design and creation of photorealistic artwork for product packaging, catalog, technical literature, and collateral material