Resume
Experience
Director of Creative Services • Blue and Read • May 2010 to Present
Designed brochures, posters, annual reports, tear sheets, advertisements, direct mail, billboards, event collateral, websites, and identity systems for political campaigns, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups
Developed visual concepts and messaging strategies and timelines for direct mail and advertising campaigns
Managed client services, project cost estimates, production schedules, and print and postage budgets
Consulted with print vendors to assess print and bindery options and fulfillment schedules; performed pre-press tasks and press checks
Freelance Graphic Designer • Brian Murray Design • April 2005 to Present
Designed brochures, posters, advertisements, presentation materials, invitations, annual reports, direct mail, document templates, newsletters, stationery, and logos for corporate and nonprofit organizations
Managed client services, cost estimates, and production schedules
Developed websites using WordPress, Squarespace, and HTML/CSS editors
Graphic Artist • NYS Assembly Communication Services • November 2005 to April 2010
Designed legislative publications, budget reports, newsletters, posters, constituent mailings, and informational pamphlets
Developed document templates and style sheets for long-form publications, mailers, brochures, and budget reports
Created and managed photography and artwork archives
Graphic Designer • Synthesis Architects • June 2003 to March 2005
Designed and managed production of RFP/RFQ responses, client presentation materials, posters, project tear sheets, marketing materials, and event collateral
Operated large format color printers and digital copiers, flatbed scanners, laminators, and trimming equipment to create client presentation boards
Created digital asset library for common graphical elements in landscape architecture plans, urban design site plans, and architectural floor plans
Scanned, restored, and archived project photographs
Graphic Designer • HAPPY Software • September 2002 to May 2003
Designed software documentation templates, product literature, advertisements, direct mail, marketing collateral, website images, and HTML templates
Created digital and printed forms for customer service requests and product inquiries
Created and managed database to track project costs, production times, specifications, and direct mail response data
Graphic Designer/Team Leader • The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group • July 1996 to June 2002
Designed articles, advertisements, books, brochures, proposals, newsletters, posters, trade show displays, presentation slides, organizational diagrams, employee training materials, and website graphics
Managed team of two graphic designers and desktop publisher/editor
Managed in-house print production on large-format and digital color printers and coordinated production schedules and deliveries
Managed consultant requests for client event materials and custom graphics
Created InDesign document templates for publications, training materials, marketing collateral, and client presentation materials
Skills
Graphic design
Creative direction
Operations management
Illustration
Writing and copyediting
Pre-press/Print Production
Large format printing
Photo editing
Direct mail
Database management
Project budgeting and accounting
Applications
Apple Keynote
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
FileMaker Pro
Google Apps
HTML/CSS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Squarespace
WordPress
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
B.S. Technical Communications
Volunteer
Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar
Designed annual reports, event collateral, and program brochures
Environmental Advocates of New York
Designed quarterly newsletter, posters, and event materials
Rensselaer Land Trust
Designed membership brochure, newsletter, annual report, and case statement
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region
Designed posters for Take Back the Night and Women’s Role in Changing the World events