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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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PROFILE
- Desire the position as a graphic designer. To produce projects from conception to production. Creating strong / effective / efficient / visual communication in all media.
- Skilled problem-solver / conceptual design thinker / to create strong works of visual communication, to reach an audience of over 4,000+ at the mega church, Vineyard Church North Phoenix.
- Creatively develop and design materials for: classes / events / conferences / campaigns / social media / web graphics and assets / presentation / sermon promotional materials.
- Inventively use typography / assist with copy / modify files / always striving to inform the target audience in creative ways.
- Senior designer for graphic creations to support the marketing for events, campaigns, and overall mission of VCNP.
- Lead brand development, visual identity, that supports and enhances branding standards while adhering to style guides.
- Conceptualize projects, by understanding the clients needs, and represent their ideas following designs principals.
- Illustrate / communicate / participate / brainstorming ideas with individuals and in group setting.
- Work hand-in-hand with staff to understand and take direction to achieve all the projects goals.
SKILLS / STRENGHS
- Develop high quality designs, layouts, templates, for new and existing projects, often exceeding expectations.
- Photographer: color correct / crop / edit / clip / retouch.
- Master of vector and pixel manipulation / typography / creating effective digital and print designs.
- Design business cards to large format printing / web graphics, banners, and assets / social media graphics / print and digital media / infographics / trade show displays / menus / direct mail / brochures / conference packets / posters / multi-page layouts / event signage / environmental signage .
- Review project requirements for content, design, and branding to provide high level of quality and accuracy.
- Attend project and production meetings with staff, in-house printing, pre-press printers, and vendors.
- Knowledgeable of resolutions / color modes / bleeds / file extensions / for best results in print / web / marketing displays.
- High level of problem solving / conceptual, design thinking / leadership skills / decision making / using verbal and written communication.
- Thrive in a fast paced environment / quickly adjust to project changes.
06 / 2003 – 10 / 2017
VCNP: GLENDALE, AZ
Senior Graphic Designer
Tasks / Accomplishments
- Achieved an eight week, church wide campaign, from conception to completion, working with VCNP’s Design Team of animator, videographer, web designer, graphic designer, and pastors.
- Producing logos / word marks / color scheme / font selections / branding / usage guide for adults, youth, and children’s ministries.
- Handled quotes / bids / working relationships with outside printers, publishers, and vendors.
- Constructed print schedules, paper selections, and choosing vendors.
- Create / design for print: brochures / fliers / books / conference packets / newsletters / catalogs / email graphics / mailers / album covers / banners / signage / business systems / t-shirts / posters / decals / photo-montages / performance programs / trade show displays / themed conference materials / environmental signage / magazine style newsletters / menus / DVD’s
- Designed wire frames / graphics / assets for www.VineyardNorthPhoenix.com.
- Assist with updating copy and graphics for web and social media.
- Design digital and print materials for Vineyard Community Charities, www.vccharities.org.
- Design and create marketing materials / signage / menus / for VCNP’s campus bookstore / coffee bar / Saturday Night at VC.
- Execute branding / re-branding to maintain VCNP’s identity across all mediums.
- Head production requirements for projects based on the event, conference, or class.
- Implemented efficiency in the office by subscribing to the project management application, to manage, track, approve, and proof projects.
FREELANCE PROJECTS
Graphic Design & Photography
- Sox Box Software, Food Bank Manager: design assets / marketing displays / print material
- Clippity-Do-Da Salon: logo / signage / service menu / business card
- Centennial High School: theatre production posters and programs / swim team logo and t-shirts
- Blue Angels Softball: logo revision / posters / photographer / social media art work
- Photography: weddings / senior portraits
- P.N.R. Handyman Services: logo / business card / t-shirt
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
MAC OS
Proficient In Adobe CS
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Acrobat
- Must
Microsoft Office 365
- Mail
- Word
- OneDrive
- ShareDrive
- PowerPoint
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design
- Glendale Community College – Glendale, Arizona
- Coursework in interior design, photography, and fine arts at Iowa State University and Phoenix College