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Darren Garlock

Milford,CT

Summary

Experienced graphic designer with 10+ years in the in-house creative department of a global franchise company. Proficient in delivering consistently branded and creative assets across various platforms. Recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and reliability, with a forward-thinking and technical problem-solving approach. Committed lifelong learner dedicated to staying updated on industry trends and advancements.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Custodian

Milford Board of Education
05.2022 - Current
  • General maintenance of Orchard Hills School and its grounds.
  • Work with Staff and Teachers to provide prompt services.

Merchandise Execution Team Member

Home Depot
10.2021 - 10.2022

Perform in-store Merchandising Services, projects, planogram maintenance, overhead organization, set-up displays/signage designed to enhance the customer experience

  • Execute merchandising strategies and ensure product is displayed correctly to drive sales and maximize inventory turns
  • Work in teams to provide service to multiple departments in store.
  • Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at Orange, CT location by following established planograms.

Graphic Designer

SUBWAY Franchise World Headquarters
01.2007 - 01.2020
  • Designed and created marketing materials including logos, icons, brochures, menu translites, trade show signage, displays, photo backdrops, packaging mock-ups, large format wall graphics and ad slicks
  • Completed photo editing for Subway sandwich images for use on menus
  • Fabricated full-sized concept and display pieces for evaluation and photo shoots
  • Executed production of custom local marketing material sets
  • Produced 3D models and rendered packaging materials for conceptual presentations
  • Identified areas of improvement, developed strategies, and implemented solutions to maximize productivity
  • Trained and mentored fellow designers in InDesign automation and time saving features
  • Oversaw activities and performance of design department Interns.

International Store Designer

Subway Franchise World Headquarters
09.1995 - 12.2007

Designed new, remodeled, and relocated domestic and international floor plans and completed drawings to be used for bidding and construction of restaurants using AutoCAD. Established professional relationships with development agents and franchisees to ensure the highest level of service excellence in assigned territories including Germany, Austria, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. Collaborated with franchisees and Development Agents to adhere to Subway guidelines while respecting special requirements necessary for local cultures and customs.

Key Accomplishments:
Appointed as the Goodrich Dairy Ice Cream point person for Store Design to communicate equipment specs and updates internally, saving time by having information pushed directly to the designers as it became available.

Freelance

Beneficial Investigations
06.2024 - Current
  • Photo enhancement and sharpening for client presentations
  • Based in Texas and Connecticut

Freelance

Audio Nexus, LLC.
  • Musical instrument and equipment related repair service for over ten years creating logos, logo updates, signage, business cards, -product tags, and window decals.
  • Provide consistent, branded materials and signage.

Freelance

Focaccia's Café
  • Creating logos, signage, brochures, print menus and digital menus.
  • Built a consistent branding system for the restaurant to work with.

Education

Associates Certificate - Visual Communications

Gibbs College
Norwalk, CT
09.2006

General Studies - Art & Drafting

Jonathan Law High School
Milford, CT
1986

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • TurboCAD Mac Pro
  • Sketchup
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Summa Cutter
  • Branding
  • Packaging
  • Mock-ups
  • 2D Animation
  • CAD
  • Logos
  • Process Improvements
  • Photo Editing

Awards

  • 11/11/21, Home Depot, Homer Award for Creating Store Value by learning all aspects of my job and additional duties.
  • 02/07/22, Home Depot, Homer Award for Outstanding Customer Service for delivering great service to our vendor Leviton.
  • 03/18/22, Home Depot, Homer Award for Working Safe and helping our team with Spring Sets.
  • 03/18/22, Home Depot, Bronze Homer Award for earning 3 “living our Values” Homer awards.
  • 12/15/09 Subway, Innovator of the Year Award for implementing automated processes for large content projects with Adobe InDesign which reduced expenses and saved labor hours.

Certification

  • Raymond Reach Fork Lift
  • Raymond Order Picker Lift Truck
  • Ballymore Electric Ladder

Portfoliolink

https://viggendesign.wixsite.com/darrengarlock

Timeline

Freelance

Beneficial Investigations
06.2024 - Current

Custodian

Milford Board of Education
05.2022 - Current

Merchandise Execution Team Member

Home Depot
10.2021 - 10.2022

Graphic Designer

SUBWAY Franchise World Headquarters
01.2007 - 01.2020

International Store Designer

Subway Franchise World Headquarters
09.1995 - 12.2007

Freelance

Audio Nexus, LLC.

Freelance

Focaccia's Café

Associates Certificate - Visual Communications

Gibbs College

General Studies - Art & Drafting

Jonathan Law High School
  • Raymond Reach Fork Lift
  • Raymond Order Picker Lift Truck
  • Ballymore Electric Ladder
Darren Garlock