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Core Competencies Technical Skills Professional Graphic Designer | Project Management | Print/Digital Content Specialist (678) 333-5249 | Atlanta, GA [email protected] www.arctidesstudios.com www.linkedin.com/in/elbotcarman Designer Skilled in Creating an Experience and Finished Product That Exceeds All Expectations While Pushing Creative Boundaries to Ensure Optimal Results. CORE COMPETENCIES • Graphic Design • Social Media • Client Relations • Project Management • Print/Online Design • Marketing • Creative Development • HTML Email Campaigns • Copy Writing/Editing • Product Design • Large Format Printing • Adobe Creative Suite • Video Editing • Illustration • Dye Sublimation Printing TECHNICAL SKILLS • 3DCart • Basecamp • Photography • Adobe AfterEffects • CSS/CSS3 • Prototyping • Adobe Dreamweaver • eCommerce Management • Prepress • Adobe Illustrator • Ergosoft RIP • Shopify • Adobe InDesign • HTML/HTML5 • UI Design • Adobe Photoshop • MailChimp • Wireframes • Adobe Premiere • Microsoft Office • WordPress PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRINT PRODUCTION SPECIALIST SAI NetCOM USA Alpharetta, GA Aug. 2012 – Present • Create promotional print and digital materials, tasked with the design and structure of all collateral for more accurate reflection of company and client brands, enhancing quality and message. • Create, manage and maintain company digital communication, including websites, email campaigns, social media campaigns, banner ads and landing pages. • Leverage experience in print production to plan and execute all advertising initiatives and supporting materials, maintaining quality through vendor communication and technical expertise in multiple print techniques. • Design and implement new products; such as Personal Throws’ Monogram Products, and RetroArtDecor’s Print-On- Demand Floormat and Blanket Designs – including creation of production assets and promotional materials. • Design and format new websites utilizing skills in WordPress, 3DCart, Shopify, Magento and Adobe Creative Suite to generate and edit materials. • Design interaction experiences for a range of devices including desktop, mobile phone and tablet. • Ensure designs work within a responsive design system and develop and maintain guidelines for customer-facing and internal applications. GRAPHIC DESIGNER JD-Peroro Cumming, GA Mar. 2012 – Dec. 2012 • Created the brand identity for the JDPmag “Scholarship Magazine for Students” product – including logo, web and print material, marketing and other collateral. • Developed a user-oriented, multi-platform interaction experience for the JDPmag product. • Utilized knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite to design motion graphics for interactive site use. Page 1 of 2 SEO MARKETING ANALYST Leads by Fone Snellville, GA Feb. 2012 – Aug. 2012 • Provided link building via video listings on YouTube, successfully launching a Viral Video • Ad Campaign that resulted in 132K hits and increased web traffic by 97%. • Designed motion graphics that allowed Leads by Fone company branding on videos • using Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and After Effects. • Utilized expertise in writing and advertising copy to generate engaging content for • campaigns and direct the conversation. • Created keyword research and on-page optimization for SEO campaigns. • Developed strategic link building & regular backlinks profile auditing. AD / LAYOUT ARTIST Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Fairbanks, AK Apr. 2011 – Sept. 2011 • Entrusted with the overall design of ads for the News-Miner’s publications, ensuring branding and message priority and delivering all materials within short timelines. • Successfully created and delivered company Photoshop training materials to increase adoption and provide best practices. • Created poster and flyer designs for company events, utilizing branding and layout skills to capture audience attention. • Received recognition for the design of the News-Miner’s 2011 Father’s Day 2-page spread. WEB/TECH ASSISTANT Gambardella’s Pasta Bella Fairbanks, AK Feb. 2011 – Apr. 2011 • Provided maintenance & updates of restaurant websites, including front end development, architecture, interface design, site structure, navigation, page optimization, marketing and graphics that appeal to user interactions and website goals. • Successfully created and delivered a searchable online wine list. • Made adjustments to original designs as needed in response to technical requirements or limitations. • Recognized as an expert in user centered design, able to articulate strong rationale for work drawing on deep knowledge of design principles as well as human behavior. • Work collaboratively with business’ owner to understand user needs and business goals, creating new concepts that meet the needs of both users and the business. EDUCATION MASTER OF FINE ARTS, MEDIA DESIGN BACHELOR OF ARTS, DIGITAL ART Full Sail University | 2010 – 2011 University of Alaska Fairbanks | 2007 – 2010 • Marketing and Graphic Design • Minor in Computer Information Technology • GPA 3.7 ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS Publications “Lola the Buhund and The Empty Sky“ (Lola the Buhund Book One) Author, Illustrator Valknut Press, LLC: 2017 ISBN: 978-1-62411-053-5 ••• Page 2 of 2.
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