Creative Director & Owner - Arneson Design

August 2007 to Present

• Research, conceptualize and develop creative marketing and advertising strategies

• Expert in brand development, typography, print design and project management

• Develop business collateral, print ads, websites, Flash elements, SEO strategies, pre-press setup, photo retouching /color correction

• Clients: UMB Bank, Community Blood Center, Libretto Communications, Gerald Hannah Group, 5150 Triathlon Series, LandaJob

• Pro Bono: BikeWalk KC, KCOI Boulevard Cycling, Developing Potential, Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, Black & Veatch

Graphic Designer - UMB Financial Corporation

September 2009 – August 2010

• Sole designer for the corporate Sales, Marketing & Communications Department

• Collaborated with marketing directors, communications managers, copywriters, website development team, printers and external ad agencies

• Designed and managed a wide range of projects including: print ads, internal communication projects, promotional items, quarterly fund reports, newsletters, invitations, PowerPoint for conferences and sales presentations, bank center collateral, Flash banners, web ads, landing pages and email campaigns

• Confirmed accuracy of files for print production and web deployment

• Ensured brand standard consistency and compliance on all projects

• Directed the design work of freelance artists and interns

• Member of the UMB Green Team, Corporate Challenge and Bike MS150 team

Graphic Designer / Production Manager - Best Price Banners & Signs

January 2003 to September 2009

• Worked with customers to develop effective marketing messages and implemented these ideas to banners, signs and vehicle graphics and wraps

• Collaborated with national vendors to provide the best product to value options to clients

• Supervised design and production employees

• Coordinated project completion and shipping schedules to meet deadlines

• Maintained inventory, researched and purchased all production materials

• Extensive experience with die-cut vinyl, large format digital printing and screen printing

SKILLS

• Proficient in Adobe CS5 InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Bridge and Acrobat

• Experienced with Flash, Dreamweaver, and WordPress

• Knowledgeable in CSS, HTML, Action Script, and pre-press for print and web

• Well-versed in Mac and PC operating systems

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts / Graphic Design - Minnesota State University Moorhead

• Continuing multimedia, web design and search engine optimization coursework

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 2010 Bronze Quill award winner, 2011 South Africa Ironman finisher, 2011 Kilimanjaro Summit

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