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The document is a resume for Tony Ross Allen, an experienced graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in print, design, and advertising. It summarizes his relevant work history including roles as a lead designer, graphic designer, and pre-press manager. It also outlines his education and technical skills which include expertise in design, production, color management, and the ability to manage projects and meet client expectations.
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- 1. tragraphicdesigner ideaengineer 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 design helped 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 budget I intend to continue long into the future, I see the chance for this C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N coverletter TonyRossAllen NewResume_Design.indd 1 10/24/2013 3:02:13 PM tonyrallen@comcast.net 1230 North Reading Ave Bechtelsville, PA 19505 484.752.8295
- 2. tonyrallen@comcast.net 1230 North Reading Ave Bechtelsville, PA 19505 484.752.8295 Herzing University, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Pocono Mountain High School, Graphic Design, Psychology Monroe CountyVocational/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-Present Designed and coordinated Marketing collateral material to engage new client prospects. Also assisted in creating new asset management to organize all corporate ID, images and documents. Managed and maintained website, organized and updated photography. Managed outside vendors. Lasting Image Graphic 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, Catalog 2007-2011 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 Specialist 2006 – 2007 Worked 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 Printing Manager, Pre-Press, Design 2003-2006 Directed 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 2002-2003 Researched 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 & Marketing Network Admin, Production/Hi-res Artist, Designer 1998-2002 Researched 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 1993-1998 Managed 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. P E R S O N A L S T A T E M E N T 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. E D U C A T I O N I N T E R E S T S E X P E R I E N C EC O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N W O R K H I S T O R Y TonyRossAllen tragraphicdesigner ideaengineer NewResume_Design.indd 2 10/24/2013 3:02:22 PM