Highly skilled and detailed-oriented graphic designer and sign artist with ten years experience, including seven years in the signage industry, working on high profile projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elro Sign Company – Atlanta, GA
Graphic Designer / Sign Artist - 2007 to 2011
Created sign construction detail drawings and router files.
Teamed with shop foreman to determine best install method.
Generated sign standards for national companies.
Designed brand logos for smaller businesses.
Researched zoning laws concerning sign size, quantity, illumination, and placement.
Designed all company promotional materials and business collateral.
Redesigned and maintained company website.
Backup role as router operation and vinyl application.
Maintained server, installed new computer hardware, and performed malware removal.
Caruso + Drye Design Group – Marietta, GA
Graphic Designer / Sign Artist - 2007
Collaborated with owner on the design signage for commercial developments.
Designed logos for various existing and new businesses.
Found and suggested signage opportunities using architectural site plans.
Mitchell Signs – Meridian, MS
Graphic Designer / Sign Artist - 2004 to 2007
Designed sign systems for new and established businesses across the southeastern region.
Prepared technical drawings and specifications for manufacturing and/or outsourcing.
Designed brochures, product logos, flyers, letterheads and business cards for various companies in the region and for intra-company use.
Provided leads to and collaborated with sales department on signage opportunities.
Office Max – Meridian, MS
Print DepARTMENt Supervisor / Desktop Publisher - 2002 to 2004
Designed brochures, product packaging, flyers, bulk mailings, direct mailings, letterheads, and business cards for in-store customers.
Hired and trained team members to assure continued team success.
Ordered printing supplies, made employee work schedules, and controlled operating costs.
Met with current and prospective clients to ensure all needs and/or concerns were addressed.
Determined and tracked weekly supply budget based on previous week sales.
Exceeded sales projections each year during stay.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, CorelDraw, Gerber Omega/Composer, Flexi Sign, EnRoute, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint in Mac and PC environments.
EDUCATION
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Graphic Design
Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS - Marketing Management Technology
