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Joseph Anderson
1110 N.
Steele Mesa, AZ 85207 ~ 480-375-5135 ~ joeanderson5@netscape.net ~
bigmandesign.net
PROFESSIONAL
OBJECTIVE
Talented
graphic designer and art director experienced with corporate identity,
packaging, print collateral, advertising, annual reports, web and multimedia.
Emphasis on conceptual design and communication goals, high attention to
detail. Comfortable with information architecture, project management and
business development.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERTISE
Skills:
Macintosh: Keynote, Adobe CS4, QuarkXPress, Golive and
Corel Draw
Microsoft programs such as: Win 95/98/2000, XP, Vista,
Sign Lab Flexi, Onyx, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, DHTML, HTML,
JavaScript, and CSS
Strong knowledge of computer/networking fundamentals
Strong knowledge of Roland, Mimaki and Graphtec
plotters.
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
Freelance Designer 2009-Current
Tournament
Services, Inc. , Chandler, AZ
Supervision
of all daily operations of sign studio associates.
Quality Control on all products leaving the sign studio
Track material usage and continually work to reduce
waste.
Maintain an accurate sign studio inventory, including
list and storage of signs for repeat large events.
Assist in all day-to-day operations and production
including but not limited to file set up, large format printing, vinyl cutting,
weeding, laminating, sign fabrication.
Ensure sign studio SOP is always current and frequently
updated.
Sign
Studio Supervisor 2008-2009
Blue Room
Creative, Tempe, AZ
Supervision of all daily operations of sign studio
associates.
Ensure all invoicing and job costing paperwork is
submitted to AGM, in a timely manner.
Quality Control on all products leaving the sign studio
Track material usage and continually work to reduce
waste.
Assisted AGM in determining expense and necessary
expenditures.
Maintain an accurate sign studio inventory, including
list and storage of signs for repeat large events.
Assist in all day to day operations and production
including but not limited to file set up, large format printing, vinyl cutting,
weeding, laminating, sign fabrication and installation of graphics to
Substrates or vehicles.
Interview, hire and train new associates to work in the
sign studio as needed.
Ensure sign studio SOP is always current and frequently
updated.
Assist installations, as needed, on vehicles including
but not limited to Gorilla
Companies fleet graphics, external vehicle graphics and any
odd jobs proposed by clients.
Available via phone 24/7 for needs of clients and other
associates.
Pre-Press
Manager 2007 - 2008
National
Vitamin Company Inc. Casa Grande, AZ
Coordinating with Project Planners, Other Department
Managers and Sales to meet requirements of jobs, including schedule, proofing,
samples, etc.
Develop and maintain procedures and processes for the
department that ensure the highest quality product is being produced.
Instruct staff to increase their skill/knowledge level
or recommend additional training as needed to assure everyone is performing at
the highest possible level.
Monitor progress of jobs and resolve problems or
concerns during the production process.
Keep Project Planners informed of progress and expected
results.
Help production staff as needed to produce jobs.
Identify problems with equipment, software, personnel,
etc., that is detrimental to production.
Developed and supported customer satisfaction and
confidence. Deal with customer questions, concerns and needs in a professional
manner.
Senior
Graphic Designer 2000 - 2007
Best
Approach Publication; Mesa, AZ
Take the lead on multiple in-house design projects from
concept through final
production.
Developed compelling, creative marketing and sales
materials and creates standards for designs with consistency and productivity
in mind
Collaborates with multiple departments to create print
and online collateral that is consistent with the brand guidelines
Working with design firms, commercial printers and
service bureaus as needed; although minimal outsourcing is desired
Creating effective and professional website designs
that focus on successfully getting the message across in a web environment and
a great user-interface/experience for the customer
EDUCATION
Masters of
Science in Technology degree; The University of Advancing Computer Technology
Phoenix, AZ-
December - 2003
Bachelor of
Art Degree in Visual Communication; Al Collins Graphic Design School
Tempe, AZ
-June -2000
Associate
Degree in Visual Communication; The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh,
PA -December 1994
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