Goal

To utilize and develop my skill set in the graphic design field with an organization that embraces progressive creative design and communication tools. To grow in a company that has opportunities for advancement and recognition.

Ability overview

With over fifteen years of experience, I have worked successfully in all levels of graphic design from image creation to marketing implementation. Excellent vision from big picture integration down to minute the details. Competent with many software packages and able to learn new packages quickly. Able to quickly to build lasting rapport with clients and fellow employees. Extensive experience in both graphic design and technical illustration, I understand and communicate complex ideas well.

Software Proficiencies

Adobe Photoshop CS
Adobe Illustrator CS
Adobe Flash
Adobe DreamWeaver
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe InDesign
CorelDraw Suite 10.0
Microsoft Office Products
Quark

Experience

SpectraLink Corporation 5/2001-Present

Marketing Communications Designer · Responsible for creation and production of corporate marketing pieces, product collateral and technical documentation, as well as tradeshow and event graphics. Tasked with production of work from conception to proofing and printing. I developed bid base for printing, production and translations/localization projects, and maintain beneficial relationships with vendors. Participated in corporate re-branding project, assisting in selection of new logo and messaging. Responsible for maintaining brand and style consistency both domestically and internationally. Created new product images for industrial design projects and focus groups to steer product development. Oversaw website redesign, and keep existing site current. Created special corporate event webs sites for sale conferences, product launches and incentive trips. In-house photographer for all product photography, executive portraiture and PhotoShop image manipulation. Acted as art director for on location application photo shoots, coordinating all activity including photographer selection, location selection and negotiation, model selection, image direction, production schedule and final image selection. I developed bid base for printing, production and translations/localization projects, and maintain beneficial relationships with vendors. Created PowerPoint templates and graphics for customer facing and internal departmental needs. Evaluated software, computers and printers for marketing department use.

IBM 8/2000 · 5/2001

Graphic Designer · Worked as contractors with printer division of IBM creating Flash Animations, and Technical Illustrations for Help Program Software loaded on printers. Worked with technical writers to convert existing process book illustrations into intuitive animations improving effectiveness. Created line illustrations for hard copy service manuals.

Broadiant Corporation 3/2000 - 7/2000

Graphic Artist/Web Designer - Evaluated the existing company marketing and intranet sites, suggested and implemented changes to graphics, navigation and functionality. Created graphics for consulting services group, and marketing group for sale, marketing and presentation needs. Worked with various departments in the creation of a global SRS to define the next generation marketing web site. With input of marketing group managed outside design firm in the creation, selection and implementation of corporate re-brand including new logo and positioning statement. Created miscellaneous company forms and documents.

Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor, Inc 8/1993 - 3/2000

Graphic Coordinator - Created and coordinated graphic image of company report figures, proposals materials and miscellaneous advertising pieces. Implemented company graphics standards and trained new employees. Investigated and acquired necessary equipment, software and supplies for department. Integrated data from various software into graphical formats and software for use in presentation and proposals. Created graphics for use in expert witness situations. Served on committee responsible for marketing planning and participating in marketing training. Created miscellaneous company forms and documents.

Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor, Inc 3/1993 - 8/1993

CAD Designer - Created technical drawings for engineers. Effectively communicated complex ideas with engineers and translated rough hand drawings into CAD drawings

CADraft, Inc. 11/1992 - 3/1993

CAD Operator and Marketing Coordinator - Assisted in start-up of CAD services company. Created and implemented marketing plan, codesigned company logo and name. Created engineering and architectural drawings.

Boulter, Pittman Group, Inc./GEI Engineering 6/1991 - 11/1992

CAD Operator - Created technical drawings for engineers.

Education

University of Colorado at Denver - General Studies
United Air Force - Avionics and project management courses.

randy@randyjenkins.com