Chad Finley
Graphic Designer
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
10+ years of experience managing the complete design process from conceptualization to delivery. Expert in photo production, color theory and visual branding. Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, UX/UI and web design applications.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer: Art Director / Digital Designer
FIN DIGITAL
Washington, DC
06.2016 - Current
- Curated branding guides for clients' visual presence.
- Managed over 5 client projects to ensure all aspects of branding guidelines were followed thoroughly.
- Designed graphic design elements for social media, UX/UI, Web, and Print.
- Produced and directed photoshoot for client original content creation.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects
Contractor: Graphic Designer
The 3rd Eye
Miami, FL
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Designed various marketing materials for healthcare clients such as brochures and pamphlets.
- Performed photo editing and color correction on senior citizen images used in marketing materials.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
Contractor: Digital Designer
DISNEY PARKS & RESORTS DIGITAL
Glendale, CA
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Researched and chose over 50 stock images per day for various digital platforms.
- Assisted with art direction on photoshoots at Disneyland.
- Curated Disney character avatars for Disney + app.
- Retouched and color-corrected photos for web and social media.
Contractor: Production Designer
Forever 21 (Headquarters)
Miami, FL
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed photo retouching and color correcting to images for e-commerce website and mobile.
- Increased online & social media traffic by 50%.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Utilized Excel for data entry.
Contractor: Production Designer
BOND
Hollywood, CA
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed photo retouching and masking of movie characters from green-screen background.
- Images were used to curate print and digital marketing collateral for movie ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’.
Contractor: Photo Editor
LOGAN tv
Venice, CA
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Performed photo editing and color correction on various lifestyle images for Apple’s (Macintosh) marketing campaign for Apple Watch series 1.
- Photos were utilized for both digital and print advertisements worldwide.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Graphic & Web Designer
BREAK THE CYCLE
Los Angeles, CA
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Designed multiple educational toolkits to advertise benefits of services rendered to sponsors, schools & conventions.
- Increased online & social media traffic by 50%
- Collaborated with web developer to create front-end design assets.
- Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.
Contractor: Desktop Publisher
ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT
Anniston, AL
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted over 5 departments with graphic needs such as: brochures, banners, logos, flyers, calendars, event programs, posters, newsroom studio backdrops, etc.
- Operated printing-press for large format printing, ink-jet printers, laminator and binding machines.
- Created government briefings using PowerPoint.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, FL04.2008
Skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Action Script & Acrobat
- High-End Photo Editing: Capture One, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop & Bridge
- Front-End Web Design: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver & SquareSpace
- WSFTP & Fetch
- UX/UI Design: Sketch, Figma & Adobe Photoshop
- Video Editing: Final Cut Pro X & iMovie
- Pre-Press: Scanning, Laminating, Binding & Mounting
- Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Websites
Affiliations
International Honor Society for Professionals in Technology
Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 Band Member:
French Horn section | Years 2003-2008
Timeline
Contractor: Graphic Designer
The 3rd Eye
10.2021 - 11.2021
Contractor: Digital Designer
DISNEY PARKS & RESORTS DIGITAL
05.2017 - 03.2018
Contractor: Production Designer
BOND
11.2016 - 01.2017
Freelancer: Art Director / Digital Designer
FIN DIGITAL
06.2016 - Current
Contractor: Production Designer
Forever 21 (Headquarters)
05.2016 - 05.2017
Contractor: Photo Editor
LOGAN tv
04.2015 - 05.2015
Graphic & Web Designer
BREAK THE CYCLE
02.2013 - 04.2015
Contractor: Desktop Publisher
ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT
11.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
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