Dan Suvanto
Powell,OH
Summary
Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 10 years of industry success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
eRetailing Associates
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Promoted from Jr Graphic Designer to Graphic Designer within one year for superior performance
- Assumed Email Marketing responsibilities improving email ROI by 40% within one month of takeover
- Supported Art Director in implementing new site design improving overall aesthetics and customer user experience
- Collaborated with Art Director in developing comprehensive content calendar to strategize campaigns and promotions, ensuring alignment across website and other marketing channels
- Responsible for concept, design and production of innovative, high quality print and digital artwork used on websites, social media and in print materials
- Proficient in taking, enhancing and editing photos for various mediums such as print, social media, and web platforms
- Curated and created product designs and templates, including new clip art creation, for print-on-demand website
- Consistently produced top selling designs, contributing to over 10% of total monthly sales
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver on-time and on-budget projects and initiatives by effectively communicating project timelines, progress, and objectives using tools including Asana and Basecamp
Freelance Graphic Designer
Headstrong Design
12.2014 - 06.2021
- New product concept and package design including refreshing existing products and packages increasing consumer demand
- Logo concept and design with brand development in mind for new and existing companies
- Collaborated with clients on design needs, branding strategies and visual expectations
- Formulated and crafted ideas from concept stage to finalized, eye-catching design assets for use in both print and digital formats
- Designed artwork following current style and design trends for sale both online and in brick and mortar stores
- Promoted Headstrong Design via email blasts, online ads and posts across multiple social media platforms
- Completed full operation of screen print press from coating and burning of screens to printing and drying of finished products
Assistant General Manager / Bar Manager / Bartender / Graphic Designer
Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
03.2003 - 10.2015
- Promoted to Bar Manager within one year of employment and Assistant General Manager within three years
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed all bar employees
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve customer service and satisfaction.
- Managed ordering and control of all liquor, beer and wine, and all supplies associated with bar
- Responsible for creation of new martinis, cocktails and shots for seasonal drink menus, nightly specials, and for purpose of refreshing and updating extensive 200+ drink menu
- Oversaw operations of bar and restaurant, including server check-in/check-out and customer satisfaction checks
- Balanced nightly paperwork and sales of high volume, fast paced restaurant and bar
- Created weekly schedule for 11 bar employees
- Created custom designs for promotional use, i.e t-shirts, posters, and banners
Digital Designer
Neapolitan Inc.
01.2007 - 05.2012
- Created corporate identity, design and functionality of company's website
- Designed all advertisements, digital and traditional, email blasts and social media posts used on Google ads, Facebook and other LGBT friendly sites
- Worked hands-on with web designer providing all necessary items for website's creation
- Curated online store and designed merchandise for sale within store
- "Managed photo shoots and produced all imagery for online store utilization
- Oversaw quality control, product inventory and order fulfillment of online store merchandise
Bartender/ Head Server / Head Server Trainer
T.G.I. Fridays
04.2002 - 01.2004
- Promoted to acting shift manager within 6 months of employment
- Taught all new server classes and maintained server standards in accordance with T.G.I Fridays levels of excellence
- Oversaw daily operations of bar and restaurant, including server check-in/ check-out and customer satisfaction checks
Graphic Designer
Allegra Print & Design
08.2001 - 04.2002
- Designed custom logos, letterheads, and 2D promotional materials.
- Assisted customers with their design needs for flyers, posters, yearbooks, business cards, corporate identity, etc.
- Aided in physical production of print and design work.
Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Brass Reminders
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Responsible for taking customer’s ideas from concept stage to finished product.
- Converted mock-up drawings to digitized final proofs.
- Prepared art files for their specific destination, i.e. engraving, sand carving, or vinyl cutting.
- Quality control of final product
- Maintained and kept website current with up-to-date products
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Art Studio with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Remarkety
- Basecamp
- Asana
- Google Drive
Timeline
Graphic Designer
eRetailing Associates
06.2021 - 02.2024
Freelance Graphic Designer
Headstrong Design
12.2014 - 06.2021
Digital Designer
Neapolitan Inc.
01.2007 - 05.2012
Assistant General Manager / Bar Manager / Bartender / Graphic Designer
Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
03.2003 - 10.2015
Bartender/ Head Server / Head Server Trainer
T.G.I. Fridays
04.2002 - 01.2004
Graphic Designer
Allegra Print & Design
08.2001 - 04.2002
Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Brass Reminders
08.2000 - 08.2001
Bachelor's Degree in Art Studio with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography -
University of Kentucky