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Andrew McClannahan
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- Madison, WI
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AM Creative: Freelance Graphic Design
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- Hometown:
- Humboldt, IA
- Design Field:
- Graphic
- About Me:
- Andrew McClannahan
9 Kings Mill Circle, Apt. 302
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: 608-230-5326
Email: Andy_Mac1331@yahoo.com
Professional Summary:
Proven ability to re-invent current marketing materials into fresh and appealing forms of communication.
Experienced in working both independently and as a team member to successfully produce new ideas from concept to completion.
Strong knowledge of layout design and file preparation for easy transition from digital file to a final printed piece.
Well developed understanding of many areas of the graphic design industry.
Software Proficiency: Mac or PC
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Quark Xpress, Corel Draw Graphics Suite
Professional Experience:
2005-Present
AM Creative: Freelance Graphic Design Services
Ownership and operation of AM Creative, specializing in the development of identity pieces, advertising, and marketing materials.
AM Creative was established in 2005 with the objective to provide affordable, quality graphic design service for small to medium-sized businesses. AM Creative is a freelance design firm specializing in the development of results- driven designs. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service with exceptional results.
May 2006-May 2007
Team Nike: Impact Sports
De Forest, WI
Job Title: Art Department Manager
Managed and directed the activities of six graphic artists in a deadline oriented art department.
Ensured that artists maintain a high volume workflow on a day-to-day basis.
Developed a more efficient system for the process of initial design to final produced piece. This system ensures a four day or less turn around from pre-production to customer approval.
Created a work flow process with an order tracking bar code system that notifies production when the art department has finished the pre-production phase.
Up-started a program for preparing files for the heat press department allowing 2 to 3 orders of 150 or more pieces to be processed and shipped in a day's time.
Designed eye-catching artwork for Nike apparel being supplied to major colleges and high schools all over the nation.
Personally managed accounts for three sales representatives and their clients.
Handled internal requests for large format banners and other large format marketing materials.
May 2004-May 2006
The Graphic Edge
Carroll, IA
Job Title: Marketing Coordinator
Responsible for designing marketing materials based on requests taken from the customer service department.
Implemented an efficient procedure for 14 sales representatives to request marketing materials that result in an outstanding turn around time of three to four days.
Successfully designed and coordinated two annual Graphic Edge catalogs and other sports specific catalogs.
Worked effectively with external printing companies to produce sharp, cost-effective marketing materials.
May 2003-May 2004
Hadar Manufacturing
Humboldt, IA
Job Title: Graphic Artist
Developed custom large format graphics and color painting templates for gymnasium wall padding.
Attended sporting good shows and conferences resulting in the expansion of Hadar's market base.
Designed an annual catalog.
Education:
1998-2002 - Morningside College - Bachelor of Arts
Major: Graphic Design Minor: Mass Comm.
Major G.P.A.: 3.08
- Website:
- http://www.amcreative2.com
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