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DANIEL D. MCCOY

DANIEL D. MCCOY

Willoughby,OH

Summary

Seasoned Graphic Sign Specialist with comprehensive background in sign design, installation and maintenance. Skilled in reading floor plans, ensuring accurate alignment, and safely operating equipment. Strengths include strong teamwork abilities, problem-solving skills, project management and consistent adherence to safety regulations. Have contributed to enhanced visual appeal and effective signage for numerous businesses through precise installation work.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Sign Installer/Graphic Design Specialist

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
07.2011 - Current
  • Hired as a sign installer.
  • Install signage across multiple Cleveland Clinic facilities ensuring visibility and clarity.
  • Install signs on walls, buildings, poles, windows, and other structures according to specifications.
  • Assist in training new staff on installation techniques and safety practices.
  • Promoted to Graphic Sign Specialist
  • Coordinate with project managers to schedule installations based on facility needs.
  • Operating Gerber Plotters and the Omega program that runs the plotters.
  • Review site plans to determine optimal sign placement for maximum impact.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations regarding signage installation and visibility requirements.

Musician

10.1993 - Current
  • Lead singer/guitarist/songwriter/performer

Sales Associate/Graphic Designer

Premier Cycle Accessories
Mentor, OH
03.2007 - 07.2011
  • Hired as a Graphic Designer to help develop & maintain the company's website.
  • Sales duties included taking customer phone, internet and walk-in customer orders.
  • Operating Gerber Plotters and the Omega program that runs the plotters with which we made custom decals for motorcycles.
  • Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing cycling accessories.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.
  • Conducted regular stock checks to ensure availability of popular items on the sales floor.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.

Sales Associate/Graphic Designer

FastSigns
Mentor, OH
07.2005 - 09.2006
  • Hired as a Graphic Designer creating layouts & sign installer.
  • Duties included taking customer phone and walk-in orders, assembling and installing signs.
  • Operating and maintaining laminating machine, Gerber Plotters and the Omega program that runs the plotters.
  • Operated Gerber Edge machine.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.

Assembly

Fairport Yachts
Fairport Harbor, OH
11.2004 - 06.2005
  • Worked in many different aspects of building and repairing sailboats.

Graphic Designer

Transfer Express
Mentor, OH
03.1996 - 03.2004
  • Hired as a Staff Artist responsible for catalog work.
  • Moved to the Custom Design area of the department. Duties included drawing artwork for customers’ custom layouts.
  • Promoted to Supervisor of the Drawing Division. Duties included prioritizing orders by dates to ensure completion on a timely basis, assigning orders to other artists in the department, and following customer orders to completion.

Education

Associate in Specialized Technology Degree - Visual Communications

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12.1994

Skills

  • Corel Draw
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Word
  • Color and Black/White printers
  • Sign installation
  • Gerber plotter operation
  • Graphic design software
  • Safety compliance
  • Site planning
  • Customer relationship management
  • Project coordination
  • Inventory management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Site preparation
  • Deadline adherence
  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Vehicle graphics installation
  • Sign installation expertise

Timeline

Sign Installer/Graphic Design Specialist

Cleveland Clinic
07.2011 - Current

Sales Associate/Graphic Designer

Premier Cycle Accessories
03.2007 - 07.2011

Sales Associate/Graphic Designer

FastSigns
07.2005 - 09.2006

Assembly

Fairport Yachts
11.2004 - 06.2005

Graphic Designer

Transfer Express
03.1996 - 03.2004

Musician

10.1993 - Current

Associate in Specialized Technology Degree - Visual Communications

Art Institute of Pittsburgh