yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

innovative, details-driven graphic designer with b.a. in media & communications eager to

contribute print and web talents toward supporting an employer in maximizing creative success.

 

profile of qualifications

 

graphic design expertise

       offer 11+ years of graphic design, software training, corporate identity, and digital / 4-color process and offset printing experience.

       skillful in developing heavy text layout, labels, mailers, forms, brochures, business cards, corporate catalogs, and manuals.

       knowledgeable in all facets of copyediting, photo & image creation / touch-ups / corrections, and secure document development.

 

workflow prioritization expertise

       adept at multitasking within high-pressure, deadline-driven creative environments.

       strategically plan, prioritize, and coordinate design project workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.

       solid supportive problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making talents.

 

communications / client relations expertise

       contribute excellent interpersonal relations abilities toward networking among diverse clientele.

       seamlessly interface between all creative personnel through to executive level.

       expert at analyzing client requests to produce effective visual solutions and ensure superior business retention.

 

~ design samples available at crystallinegraphics.net (personal) and www.bradleymg.com (client) ~

 

select key clientele

 

bank of america • merrill lynch • chase • ing • st. charles hospital • stony brook hospital • medical arts radiology

wellcare health plans, inc. • integrity healthcare, inc. • boar s head • aaa of new york • bradley marketing group

commack school district • town of oyster bay • town of hempstead • stony brook university

 

professional synopsis

 

freelance artist

 

      apply dynamic leadership talents and broad scope of creative abilities toward directing all sales, account management, production, and administrative support which are instrumental in driving comprehensive business growth.

      perform pre-press artwork construction / layout, web site development, and assorted design services for clients on time and within budget.

      build profitable associations with corporate-based print, healthcare, and financial clients to include marketing professional design services through key presentations and extensive solicitation to generate high-volume sales opportunities.

 

 

       expertly conceptualized, designed, and produced heavy text layouts, labels, packaging, mailers, forms, brochures, and business cards, along with performing solutions-focused copyediting and photo / image creation, touch-ups, and corrections.

       contributed sharp technical proficiencies toward providing superior digital / 4-color process and offset printing.

       led the formulation of targeted creative decisions in the development of multimillion-dollar print media production accounts to include innovative catalogs, esoftware package design concepts, corporate identity creation, brochures, forms, and manuals, among others.

       optimized account management activities by forming strategic relationships with healthcare, financial, and commercial clientele.

       developed strong professional software skills (i.e. quarkxpress, indesign, illustrator, photoshop) via continuous training efforts conducted on-site with high-profile software companies, along with traveling to various locations to view new printing process methods.

       demonstrated superior communication techniques toward training top-performing artists in new communication software / processes.

 

education and technical summary

 

b.a., media & communications                                                                                                                  suny college at old westbury

a.a., graphic arts                                                                                                                                 suffolk county community college

 

certificate in professional print / web development & design / e-commerce                                                            hendriks institute

certificate in graphic / web development                                                                                                 center for desktop publishing

 

adobe photoshop / illustrator / indesign / flash / acrobat / dreamweaver • quarkxpress • siebel ebusiness

microsoft office suite • macintosh / windows operating systems • internet applications

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

~ design samples available at crystallinegraphics.net (personal) and www.bradleymg.com (client) ~

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and am confident that my professional design skills can achieve your key objectives.  i offer 11+ years of solid print- and web-based experience in graphic design, strategic coordination, account management, and software training, and am well-versed in all development facets of heavy text layout, labels, mailers, forms, brochures, business cards, corporate catalogs, and manuals.  i am also knowledgeable in copyediting, photo & image creation / touch-ups / corrections, and digital / 4-color process and offset printing.

 

please note that i hold a b.a. in media & communications from suny college at old westbury and an a.a. in graphic arts from suffolk county community college.  i also attained certificates in professional print / web development & design / e-commerce, as well as graphic / web development.

 

currently, as a freelance artist, i apply my dynamic leadership talents and broad scope of creative abilities toward directing all sales, account management, production, and administrative support which are instrumental in driving comprehensive business growth.  within this role, i perform pre-press artwork construction / layout, web site development, and multifaceted design services for high-profile print, healthcare, and financial clientele to include bradley marketing group, wellcare health plans, inc., medical arts radiology, and integrity healthcare, inc., among numerous others.  as this is just a sampling of my background, please kindly refer to my resume for additional experience and a list of my technical proficiencies.

 

you will find me to be a fast-learning, results-focused professional who can contribute superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical abilities.  in addition, i can plan, delegate, and complete multiple creative assignments within deadline-driven environments while streamlining design processes to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your team.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

andrew laudicina