Michael Cardin

cardindesign2032@gmail.com
9 Lynn Shore Drive # 3B, Lynn, MA 01902
Cell: 603-321-3882
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SUMMARY: Highly creative Graphic Designer solving marketing problems who conceptualizes innovative
design solutions for print, web, product marketing, social media applications and emails. Able to quickly
understand complex client requirements and devise creative and logical solutions.
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COMPUTER SKILLS: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Microsoft Office Outlook, PowerPoint,
Excel. Salesforce, Magento, MailChimp, Trello.
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Stran Promotional Solutions, Quincy, MA 01/2016 - PRESENT
Facilitate production artwork, produce sales flyers, sell sheets, presentations and catalogs, as well as
creating inbound/outbound marketing tools, concepts, graphics and artwork.
Create virtuals and professional mocks as requested.
Consult with vendors on product specifications such as design, color, packaging and functionality . As
well as outsource products domestically and overseas.
Collaborate on a team of three to maintain incoming art and marketing requests, develop concepts and
designs for projects such as RFP's, and update social media accounts daily.
Participate in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers and pro-
duction managers to find and market new products and services.
Develop and sustain vendor relationships by negotiating pricing, collaborating and resolving issues.

Laxachusetts/Boston College, Boston, MA 01/2013 - PRESENT

Graphic Designer
Freelancer for competitive lacrosse organizations, assisting in graphic design and marketing requests
to help strengthen and expand their organization.
Consult with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
Create and develop logos, graphics, website elements, email blasts and edit photos.
Create sell sheets and any marketing materials for events, along with setting files up for prepress.

Stran Beverage, Hampton, NH 01/2013 - 01/2016

Creative Services
Responsible for managing projects, producing virtuals and helping with all artwork requests .
Created custom presentations for sales, outsourced products and calculated margins and sell prices.
Reviewed, edited and approved art materials developed by client services and sales team.
Assisted with hands on projects involving assembly, decorating, decaling, shipping and distribution.

Boston Bruins, Boston, MA 01/2012 - 05/2012

Graphic Design Intern
Efficiently assisted manager with any graphic design projects and marketing needs.
Responsible for designing promotional material, signage, sales, collateral, internet banners, large
scale print banners, and real-time video graphics.
Designed marketing, sales and event materials as needed.
Responsible for photo editing and image tracing when requested.
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EDUCATION: Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA

Bachelor of Science in Communications Media; May 2012