jredd34@gmail.com
James Allan
Web / Graphic Artist / Illustrator
Objective: I am looking to work with a company were I can mature, grow and work as a team player.
Profile:
Highly creative and multitalented graphic/web designer with extensive experience in marketing (social media) and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; phenomenal team player with well-developed written and verbal communication skills in client/vendor relations and negotiations: talented at building and maintaining “win-win” partnerships. Passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns: accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
Career Development
Contract Designer: MTV, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Beacham, Campus Apartments (Nationwide) 2009-Present
PKGraphics: Nation wide printing and graphics - Senior GraphicDesigner 2006-2009
Design nation wide for numerous companies such as; Cold Stone Creamery, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Source (Magazine) , 944 Magazine, New Times Miami, Tabu Night Club, Glow Lounge, House of Blues, Texas A&M University, Dream Night Club and many more. Also working along side major musical artist and entertainers which print ten to seventy thousand flyers that are passed out in every major city for nation wide tours. Providing quotes for high end printed materials and massive amounts of printable designs. handle three major client accounts that accumulate over $75,000 in yearly revenue for the company. Known as the most versatile designer, able to create eye catching images that focus on a specific consumer. (Designs of: Brochures, business cards, logos, flyers, book covers, magazines, booklets, CD covers, posters, banners, web graphics and more.)
Freelance Graphic Designer: Independent 2003-2007
Secured small business clients and out of state companies. Working on location with upcoming musical artist to provide each one with professional marketing designs. Brokerage with local print shops to provide low cost to starting businesses. Handled all invoices, accounts and money while still providing a quick turn around on designs. Completed all designs before due date, even if it required designing on personal time or when away on vacation.
News Paper:The Catalyst-Art Director 2001-2003
Working along side Journalists, Writers and reports to inform readers on events taking place locally and nationally. Art Director for two years. Edited all graphics before printing. Illustrated all pages of news paper. Illustrated stories and created editorials. Photographed events. Edited Photos before printing.
Early Career Development and Training:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kissimmee: 5/01-2/04 / Program Assistant
FedEx: 5/01 - 8/01 / Assistant Supervisor
Chambers Park: 9/00 - 5/01/ Activates Coordinator
Computer Skills: -PC or Mac
Excel, Word
Premiere, Soundtrack
Photoshop, Pro Tool,s Illustrator, Quark,Word
Dreamweaver
Power Point
Flash, InDesign
Education:
2004-2007 Miami Dade College
Business Management/Music- Miami, FL
2001 -2003 International Academy of Design and Technology Orlando Florida
Web/graphic design
2000 - 2001 Valencia Community College Kissimmee, FL
Independent Studies
