Creative Director & Owner - Arneson Design
August 2007 to Present
- Research, conceptualize and develop creative marketing and advertising strategies for a wide variety of clients and projects
- Expert in brand development, typography, print design and project management
- Develop websites, Flash elements, search engine optimization, pre-press setup, photo retouching and color correction
- Clients: UMB Bank, Community Blood Center, Libretto Communications, Gerald Hannah Group, 5150 Triathlon Series, LandaJob
- Pro Bono: BikeWalk KC, KCOI Boulevard Cycling Team, 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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