In my own words
— EdwardCreative Graphic Designer / Production Artist with over 10 years of diverse experience in managing the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery.
Expert at interdepartmental coordination and communication. Highly adept at visual strategy, development, branding, and print and new media advertising. Skilled professional with the ability to bring simultaneous graphic design project to completion with complete efficiency and accuracy.
Trajectory
Feb 2012 — Now
GRAPHIC DESIGNER · Freelance Designing
Develop marketing programs (logos, brochures, newsletters, infographics, presentations, and advertisements) for clients. Recommend and consult with clients on the most appropriate graphic design options based on their overall marketing goals. Notable campaigns include Valley Vineyards Cellar Dweller brewery rebranding; Huff Realty marketing materials with branding and stationary; Perfection in Earth Lawn Care full branding; FC Cincinnati major event poster ad; Flyer Faithful social media logo; Jungle Jim's email promotion postcard for major event.
Mar 2001 — Now
EMAIL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST · Schaeffer's Investment Research
Update, test, and deploy HTML email marketing campaigns. Verify and test copy and layout design. Assist with design aspects of website including landing pages. Work front-to-end marketing promotion process, utilizing all available systems. Collaborate with team members and third party vendors to execute advertising requests. Assist with setup and delivery of daily e-zone sends and real-time trade alerts. Provide 24/7 on-call support when needed. Work within operations team to build and execute target customer segmentation.
Feb 2012 — Mar 2017
GRAPHIC DESIGNER · Cincy Shirts
Created and designed unique products based on customer requests. Managed social media and advertising, including creating flyers, newsletters, and email campaigns. Photographed inventory for online catalog and online store. Coordinated marketing events including managing setup and production. Assisted with the Cincinnati Zoo Team Fiona campaign.
Sep 2014 — Mar 2016
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / MARKETING COORDINATOR · Vitronic Promotional Group
Developed creative ideas for a variety of mediums including print, interactive/digital and PDF. Produced custom artwork for clients on request based on their branding needs. Performed strategic consulting, business plan and sales strategy development, and implemented branding strategies. Worked closely with clients such as Disney, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Give Kids the World.
Aug 2006 — Sep 2014
PRODUCTION ARTIST · Digital Media Group
Processed artwork files sent from agencies, ensured all information was accurately entered into system, and released files for production department processing. Handled production artwork by evaluating print and manufacturing process for each piece of art. Prepared art files to create usable digital material for the purpose of 3D rendering. Worked with clients such as P&G, Coca-Cola, Interbrand, and Trident.
Activity
Education history
Great Oaks
Graphic Design | 2019 - 2019
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
BACHELOR OF ART | 2007 - 2011
