Utilize my unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking in a professional marketing environment.

• Graphic Designer for over 14 years
• Proficient in PhotoShop, Quark Express, InDesign, Pagemaker,
  Illustrator, GoLive, Dreamweaver, ImageReady, Acrobat, Power Point,
  Excel and Word
• Extensive experience with print buying
• Excellent time, employee and vendor management
• Creative and logically minded
• Customer service oriented

• Established a graphic design studio in Midland, TX to fill a void
  in the market.
• Acquired many customers including: ad agencies, chambers of commerce, non-profit organizations, and national and local magazine publications.
• Increased revenue 30% yearly.
• Received a Silver Addy award for “The Real Christmas Story” created for Think Image Incorporated, an advertising agency.
• Managed all phases of the creative process from concept to delivery.
• Created and prepared for print marketing pieces such as: logos,
  brochures, product packaging, trade show displays, event materials,
  and websites.
• Contracted with ad agency as Production Manager to oversee their design team and vendors while at the same time managing Calico’s personnel
  and vendors.
• Developed quotes and presented ideas to clients on upscaling the professionalism of their marketing pieces.

• Production Prepress - Prepare designs for final print production.
• Website Design - create and maintain websites for clients such as Armed Forces Entertainment, Barn Door Restaurant, and USAF Services Arts & Crafts.

• Created ads for a variety of advertisers.
• Laid out a 32 to 56 page publication on a monthly basis.
• Increased quality of magazine by updating design and layout
  as well as scanning and printing methods.
• Packaged publication for print.
• Created an archival system.
• Consistently met deadlines.
• Midland Lifestyles became a client of Calico Design once
  it was established.

• Consistently increased sales in all departments: pre-press,
  scanning, photography, printing, and production.
• Client base ranged from large corporations such as HEB to
  sole proprietors and advertising agencies.
• Managed all phases of the creative process from concept,
  photo shoot direction, press checks and delivery.
• Advised clients on color management and pre-flighting for two-color,
  four-color and direct-to-plate presses.
• Developed quotes and presented alternatives to meet client’s budget.
• Continually met client expectations of quick turn times while maintaining strict attention to detail.

• Established Image Productions to accommodate print needs of
  James L. Powell.
• Responsible for sales, pricing, and purchasing for Image Productions.
• Created a variety of pieces including catalogs, advertisements,
  and brochures.
• Received a Certificate of Merit for Digital Printing in the
  1996 Printing Industries of America “Premier Print Awards.”
• Managed small staff.