SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

CREATIVE AND VERSATILE GRAPHIC DESIGNER seeks an organization requiring well-des

igned branded marketing collateral, Web sites and presentations which effectivel
y sell ideas, products and services to its valued customers. Skilled at copy wri
ting, design and production using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office soft
ware. Adept at coordinating and executing multiple complex projects simultaneous
ly under tight deadlines, and executing designs which make efficient use of the
marketing budget. Collaborate with clients and team members to facilitate unders
tanding and ultimate achievement of the organizations goals.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Designed four proposals which won $3.75 billion in government contracts in 2
009.
Elevated the worldwide prominence of San Diego through well-branded sales &
marketing materials.
Cited by Mayor of San Diego.
Co-Chair of San Diego Green Business Network and Secretary-Treasurer of BNI
Wealth Builders.
Previously held leadership roles with AIGA and Communicating Arts Group.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Principal Designer of Jim Hance Graphic Communications, 2005-Present
Clients have included Abbott Pharmaceuticals, McMillin Communities, San Dieg
o Padres, Sempra Energy, Dunham & Associates, UCSD, Gator By The Bay, and Projec
t Resources, Inc. (a worldwide government contractor).
Provide concept, design, editing and production for print collateral, public
ations, Web sites and presentations.
Graphic Designer and Department Manager, San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau,
1986-2005
Elevated the visibility of the organization in key markets through well-bran
ded sales and marketing materials, visitor publications, presentations, and prom
otional items. Established and maintained branding guidelines for all pieces pro
duced.
Managed a staff of two plus freelance designers when needed.
Reduced cost of printing marketing materials through purchase of in-house co
lor printing equipment.
Designed and produced 300 projects per year ranging from visitor guides and
catalogs to PowerPoint presentations.
Produced presentation materials with City officials for Super Bowl and Repub
lican National Convention bids.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Art Director (3 years) with Hubbert Advertising & Public Relations.
Graphic Designer (3 years) with Jack in the Box Restaurants.
Web Designer (10 years) using primarily HTML, CSS and Flash.
EDUCATION:
San Diego State University, B.A. Comparative Literature, minor in Journalism
.
Will C. Crawford High School, San Diego, California, Editor-in-Chief of the
Crawford Pacer.