Employment History
Freelance Graphic Design & Production Art
Ventura, CA
March 2009 - Present
I
will create original art for any of your design needs, or will do
production art such as updates to existing files or finalization of
your own concepts. Please contact me if you have any questions about
how I can help with your particular project.
David Allen Company
Ojai, CA
November 2010 - April 2012
and April 2008 - March 2009
Production Artist - Assisted the Art Director in designing and completing flyers, brochures, packaging, learning materials and web projects for the in-house art department. Worked with printers to quote, submit and proof printed projects.
Harbor Freight Tools
Oxnard, CA
2/10 - 10/10
Production Artist - Work with Department Director as well as proofreaders to assure accurate page assembly as well as organizing, implementing and executing page production of ad and coupon books from inception to final stages under strict deadlines.
Bridges Marketing Group
Walnut Creek, CA
February 2007 - April 2008
Creative Services Manager - At Bridges Marketing Group, a small, full service marketing firm, I worked as the primary graphic designer and occasional project manager. A variety of clients provided a wide range of projects such as corporate collateral systems, sell sheets, brochures and folders, point of sale signage with coupon tear pads, sweepstakes collateral including posters, fliers, entry forms and entry boxes, tradeshow signage, direct mail and email campaigns.
WildPackets, Inc.
Walnut Creek, CA
August 2003 - February 2007
Graphic Design Specialist - At WildPackets, an innovative software development company, I designed and produced work with the Creative Director and web team for the marketing department. The work was focused on reinforcing existing and new product branding through brochures, advertising, packaging, and trade show collateral. I worked closely with vendors to quote and buy print for a variety of projects. To support the sales department, direct mail and email campaigns were designed and distributed. Other projects included t-shirt designs, holiday cards, wall calendar and training certificates.
Creativeworks
San Ramon, CA
March 2003 - August 2003
Designer - At Creativeworks, a small design agency, I created graphics for print and some television advertisements. I worked closely with fellow designers for a variety of clients to develop corporate logos and identity packages, mailers, brochures, signage and promotional items.
Ernie Ball, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA
August 2000 - February 2003
Artist - I designed and produced work for all departments of the company, which specialized in the manufacturing of guitars, guitar strings and accessories for the music industry. Projects included magazine advertisements, posters, fliers, catalogs, stickers,tradeshow signage and clothing. Other responsibilities included preparation of art work for vendors, print buying, checking proofs, on-site press checks, placing advertisements, website maintenance, and product photography. I managed the overall work flow of the art department, making sure all deadlines were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Art & Design, Graphic Design Concentration
December 2000
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Computer Skills
Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-Power Point. Working knowledge of Quark Express, Freehand, HTML, Dreamweaver, and Listrak.
