G. MATTHEW DIXON 663 Weilers Lane, Absecon, NJ 08201 609-457-7895 • [email protected] PROFILE Graphic Designer with over twenty years of experience primarily as an Art Director. Extensive knowledge in digital design using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign on a Macintosh Platform. Especially skilled in conceptual thinking and troubleshooting. Excellent management, efficiency and production skills. Looking for a position that both chal- lenges and allows growth creatively and professionally. SKILLS SUMMARY ❖ Software: Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Dreamweaver • Adobe Muse • Quark XPress • Apple Motion • Final Cut Pro • Apple Aperture • iBooks Author • Pages • Numbers • Keynote • iPhoto • Garageband • iMovie • Fireworks • iWeb • Microsoft Word • Excel • Powerpoint • Adobe ImageReady • Adobe GoLive • Carerra • Mac OSX Server • Facebook • Instagram • Pintrest • Twitter • Google+ • Linked in• Behance • Numerous iOS apps and mobile applications • A Complete list can be made avail- able upon request. ❖ Hardware: Everyday use of the Macintosh OS starting from OS 7 to Current OSX Including Mac OSX Server • Macintosh Networking • Digital Photography & Scanning. Computer Hardware Upgrade and Repair Experience. In- stalling Hard Drives, Memory, Various Cards And Peripherals. ❖ Additional skills Fine Artist: Airbrush Artist • Oil Painter • Watercolorist • Acrylic Painter • Pencil and Pen and Ink Artist. Published Author: 2 books available on iTunes bookstore. Iphonographer: Mobile Photography. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Featured artist: Lotus Trading Co – November 2010, Bogart’s Books – January 2011, Brenner’s Brew- February 2011, Lotus Trading Co – April - June 2011. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Apple Certified Pro - Aperture 3 Apple Certified Associate - iWork Apple Creative Strategies Certification Small Mobile Device Repair Certification Web Design Certification Atlantic Cape Community College Certificate of Achievement for PC Repair and Upgrades 1 & 2 Atlantic Cape Community College Associates Degree in Specialized Technology Art Institute of Philadelphia, December 1995. WORK EXPERIENCE OWNER / ART DIRECTOR Jester Graphix Galloway, NJ January 1995 - Present • Creating graphic design for print and web. • Servicing client base that encompasses small shops to municipalities and corporations. • Juggling multiple deadlines and projects. • Maintaining company invoicing, marketing and advertising. • Maintaining website and social media for select clients. CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR MipTags Corp Atlantic City, NJ October 2014 - Present • Creating look and brand for a tech based startup. • Creating graphic design for print and web. • Servicing client base that encompasses small shops to municipalities and corporations. • Juggling multiple deadlines and projects. • Maintaining company advertising and brand. • Maintaining mailing lists and email campaigns. APPLE STORE CREATIVE (TRAINER) Apple Store At The Pier Atlantic City, NJ February 2012 - June 2014 • Helped lead team of 5 trainers to win 6 Ovation Awards. (Internal award system given to top 3 stores in company each quarter). • Delivered personal training on Apple products and software. Consistently requested by customers to personally train them on their products. • Apple iLife validated, Apple iWork certified, certified in Apple Aperture. • Took small device Tech repair appointments for iPhones, iPods, and iPads. • Assisted in internal back of house store graphics. • Mobile device certified. ART DIRECTOR TV Atlantic Magazine, TV Jersey Cape Magazine, Ocean City Sand Scoop Magazine Northfield, NJ August 2009 - July 2012 • Created layout, design & production of three (3) weekly publications as well as various print jobs and coupon books and ads for local clientele for use in our weekly publications. • Responsible for updating and maintaining a new brand look, including logo and layout of magazines. • Supervised a staff consisting of up to 6 people. • Upgraded and maintained Macintosh network. • Trained staff on processes and design software. GRAPHIC DESIGN SUPERVISOR Harrah’s Entertainment Atlantic City, NJ (Caesars, Harrah’s, Bally’s, Showboat, House Of Blues Atlantic City) Atlantic City, NJ , October 2003 - November 2008 • Supervised and oversaw Art team consisting of up to 8 artists. • Created original graphic design of the following materials: Direct mail, billboards, signage, logos, fly- ers, Ads, letterheads, newsletters, stationary, E-mail blasts, kiosk artwork and graphics, web-based design files, photo retouching and manipulation, business cards, menus, F&B, miscellaneous digital artwork. • Created original graphic for the following properties: Bally’s, Caesar’s, Harrah’s, Showboat, Atlantic City Country Club and House of Blues. • Created and maintained a Macintosh network and server backup system to allow a flow of jobs between artists. • Created and maintained an in-house FTP server. • Responsible for training of staff on processes and design software. SENIOR ARTIST Bally’s Entertainment Atlantic City, NJ (Caesars, Bally’s, Hilton Atlantic City) Atlantic City, NJ , September 2000 - October 2003 • Created original graphic design of the following materials: Direct mail, billboards, signage, logos, flyers, ads, letterheads, newsletters, etc. • Created original graphic for the following properties: Bally’s, Caesar’s, Harrah’s, Showboat, Atlantic City Country Club and House of Blues. • Created and maintained a Macintosh network and server backup system to allow a flow of jobs between artists. (Complete List Available per request.) ON SITE FREELANCE EXPERIENCE Atlantic City Hilton Casino, January 1999 - September 2000 Masterpiece Design, February 1998 - February 2000 A. Whitcomb and Associates, March 1997 - May 1997 Treehouse Communications, February 1996 - July 1996 SELECT FREELANCE CLIENTS Names available upon request. REFERENCES References are available upon request. .