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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE (GRAPHIC DESIGNER)

I am a client focused Graphic Designer with many years of experience working in the xxxx industry.  I was responsible for xx major complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.  I possess excellent design skills whilst always focusing on solutions and client support. I have extensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of the graphics business and systems.  I successfully managed the Graphic implementation of the xxxxx. I am fluent in xxxx with conversational xxxxx

EDUCATION

Qualification University Year of graduation

Qualification University Year of graduation

CAREER HISTORY

Date Title Company & Location

Xxx xxx xxx

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Graphic Design Expertise

• Plan concepts by studying relevant information and materials.

• Illustrate concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
• Prepare finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, art services, web designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• Communicate with clients about layout and design.
• Create a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as photoshop.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements when necessary.

Technical Skills

• Excellent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Graphpad prism, other graphical software packages.
• Wordpress, Scalar, Photoshop, HTML xxxxx.
• Daily use of Unix, Apple OS and Windows OS.
• Creating, editing, and proofreading documentation and designs in accordance with client styles, standards and guidelines.
• Excellent knowledge of graphic concepts and best practices, including information design and structuring principles.
• Excellent working knowledge of commonly used graphic tools e.g. xxxxxx and always willing to learn new ones as required.

Problem Solving

• Use of expertise in computer science, programming and systems design to address project challenges in an innovative and creative way whilst keeping within budget and embracing the company ethos and culture.

Budget Responsibility 

• Responsibility for financial and budgetary functions within xxx 
• Oversee expenditure in consumables and equipment
• Produce budget reports for the central finance offices in xxx 

Talent Development and People Management

• Managed a team of xxx graphic assistants

• Train, mentor and manage the xxx, xxx in the unit.
• Provide assistance to colleagues.
• Interview, recruit, and effectively managing and leading personnel

• Organize and collaboratively manage effective output from design teams and ensure delivery of results such as the xxx, xxx and xxx 

Customer Service Skills

• Deliver an excellent customer experience, helping clients choose the right design for their requirements. 
• Assist with problem solving and hold troubleshooting meetings particularly in regards to customer service and handling complaints.
• Consistently exceed key performance indicators and employer targets.

Communication Skills/ Teamwork/Client Focus

• Productive relationship with clients and colleagues with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

• Build professional and enduring relationships with customers ensuring repeat business. 
• Always working closely with customers to resolve issues to their satisfaction.
• I have experience in persuading and negotiating with clients and those we desire to collaborate with in new initiatives.

Problem Solving

• An ability to identify and seek out people more skilled than I to further assist solving a problem when I may not have the best knowledge/ability to do so. 

References available upon request