tragraphicdesigner

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I respectfully request the opportunity to discuss your needs and

accompanying resume will illustrate the value and vision that I can add to your team.

Advertising/Marketing Industry. I was the Lead Designer for the company that produces catalogs for Shop.NHL.com, NascarSuperstore.com, MLBShop.com and many other of the major sports Business to Consumer sites. I have experience working on-set with many photographers, this allowed me to ensure the concept is followed through and produced to meet client expectations. I have created a good relationship with these partners and know the standard of quality they have come to expect. In addition, I have worked with buyers and vendors to

as well. I possess a complete and well-rounded skill set that now contains every aspect of the print industry, from designhelped me develop a deep understanding of how this business functions from top to bottom without ever losing the clients needs as being the number one priority. Continuing to learn the

design trends, in order to deliver cutting edge solutions for all creative needs, is an ongoing goal.

My expertise includes strong hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects and resources including personnel and meet and exceed client expectations while staying within time and budgetI intend to continue long into the future, I see the chance for this

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tonyrallen@comcast.net1230 North Reading Ave

Bechtelsville, PA 19505484.752.8295

tonyrallen@comcast.net1230 North Reading Ave

Bechtelsville, PA 19505484.752.8295

Herzing University, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

Pocono Mountain High School, Graphic Design, Psychology

Monroe County Vocational/Technical School, Print United States Navy, U.S.S. L.Y. Spear, Honorable Discharge

Staying on top of the hardware and

creative problem solving are the things that make me tick. When not working, I coach baseball as that is my second passion.

As an experienced Print, Design & Advertising professional for over 20 years now, the experience I have gained has given me an insight rarely found in this

my portfolio and expertise show the love for not just what I do, but how I do it.

Agape Precision Manufacturing Director of Marketing 2013-PresentDesigned and coordinated Marketing collateral material to engage new client prospects. Also assisted in creating new asset management to organize all corporateID, images and documents. Managed and maintained website, organized and updatedphotography. Managed outside vendors.

Lasting ImageGraphic Designer, Marketing Asst.2011-2013

that was implemented company wide and is in practice still. Created SOP for the creative department and new employee handbook.Traveled with partners to create promotional materials for events with handouts and laser engraving. Created style guide for all current customer logos to ensure accuracy.

Football Fanatics (formerly GSI Commerce) Designer, Catalog2007-2011 Worked with clients to create concepts to reach goals while working with buyers to attain sales goals. Designed catalogs that had a theme and achieved sales by driving consumers to website. Built color standard procedures with vendors to ensure color accuracy from proof to the printed catalogs.

Lorel Marketing Designer, Hi-res Artist, Pre-Press Specialist2006 – 2007Worked with managers to create proper color standards for the creative department. Responsible for color correction and retouching for award winning Hasbro catalogs as well as other projects. Worked with Art Directors to coordinate photo-shoots.

Astro PrintingManager, Pre-Press, Design2003-2006Directed all aspects of design projects. Responsible for quality control standards for all pre-press operations. Managed and streamlined procedures in Pre-press department.

Printing & Publications Pre-Press, Digital Printing, Production, Design 2002-2003Researched and trained in multiple variable data applications. Created procedures for all variable data projects. Responsible for all color corrections and photo retouching. Trained new

L&N Sales & MarketingNetwork Admin, Production/Hi-res Artist, Designer1998-2002Researched and implemented network for the

create cross platform communication standards. Managed and maintained all network printers including large format. Worked with Xerox to install a centralized print solution for all departments. Instituted color standards across all departments and held regular training

maintained all back-up procedures. Researched, installed and maintained an asset management

place today. IP Graphics Production/Hi-res Artist, Pre-Press Manager, Sales 1993-1998Managed production team, coordinated all color work and retouching as well as

a fast paced challenging environment for

Instituted and managed training program for all personnel to ensure standards and deadlines were met.

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set is different and mapping your way through an ocean of Creative

staff is a challenge. I am a creative problem solver who believes in the idea that proper front-end planning

is way cheaper then back-end chaos. Preparation, vision, and

attention to detail all create a better bottom line. Let me help your team

accomplish this goal.

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Tony

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tragraphicdesigner

ideaengineer

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