Kevin Anger
Design Gone Mad!
Resume
Experience
The Word Baron 1999 – Present
Farmington Hills, MI
Senior Graphic Designer 1/2004 – Present
Graphic Designer 8/1999 – 1/2004
Profile – Extensive experience in print production and web design. Accustomed to working on tight deadlines and budgets. Technical competence in computer support and troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of browser and technology standards/limitations and pre-press/color separation techniques. Effective interpersonal and team building skills. Superior written and verbal skills.
Responsibilities
Supervisory
- Supervised many graphic designers and interns
- Interviewed and trained new employees to increase quality consistency
- Developed company programs, policies and procedures
- Implemented job and time tracking system to organize workflow
Account/Project Management
- Developed advertising and marketing collateral for clients in retail, restaurant, professional services and high-tech industries
- Developed and managed Creative Services Department
- Created client proposals
- Presided over presentations and meetings
Production
- Coordinated projects with printers, writers and photographers to ensure design projects were delivered on time and within budget
- Reduced printing costs by specifically designing/configuring jobs to run efficiently on press
- Successfully performed press checks on consistent basis
- Managed all in-house materials and photography
- Developed specialized database program with Microsoft Access to produce team PSE Service (Chrysler) Equipment website
- Expertise in copywriting; particularly ads, direct mail, newsletters and marketing
- Directed photo shoots and illustrations
- Ensured compliance with corporate identity standards
Technical
- Managed computer network by troubleshooting and recommending upgrades
- Trained creative staff on programs
Software
- Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Corel Draw
- Print Production: Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Acrobat CS4, Quark Xpress
- Web Design: Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe Flash CS4, Adobe Fireworks CS4
Equipment/Computer Skills
- Photography: Digital Photography (Nikon CoolPix 900 and Kodak DX7590), 35 mm, lighting and set design, B&W Printing Process
- Internet: FTP, Quick Time Movie files, GIF Animations
- Computer: Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access, Publisher)
Clients
- VW, Audi, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Kia, Harley-Davidson, Rotunda (Division of Ford), teamPSE (Division of DiamlerChrysler), American Sunroofs, Infalfa, Argent International, Snap-on Corporation, Allor Manufacturing, Challenger Lifts, Shure Manufacturing, Mopar, Stanley Storage, KML Computer Services, Cul-Mac Industries, Service Pro, Italian Epicure, Novi Pizza Company, BG Solutions, Cul-Mac, Quick Lane, Car-O-Liner, Remax Team 2000, Real Estate One, Turn Key Properties, The Hooch Bar and Grill, Trident National Corporation, The Shannon Team
Awards
- 2006 American Graphic Design Award (for 2006 Ford Motor Company Rotunda General Service Equipment NADA Promotion)
- 2007 American Graphic Design Award (for 2007 Ford Motor Company Rotunda General Service Equipment Catalog)
Education
- Washtenaw Community College 99-01
- Oakland Community College 01-02
- Currently continuing education in Web Design and Video Game Development