Fred Haynes
Rockaway Beach,NY
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Illustrator Designer
Self Employed
04.2015 - Current
- Illustrations, designs, character development, conceptual art and Graphic Novels for Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Malibu Entertainment, Transit Workers Union and the NYC Police Department.
- Contract negotiations, Project scheduling, Customer Service.
- Improved project efficiency by providing detailed sketches and revisions promptly based on client feedback.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for new projects or campaigns.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
- Developed a strong brand identity for clients through the creation of unique and memorable illustrations.
- Translated complex concepts into easily digestible visuals, improving communication and understanding among team members and clients.
Design Pre-Press Artist
DC Comics Desktop Publishing Department
01.2001 - 04.2015
- Worked closely with various department managers to fulfill the production and delivery of time-sensitive materials.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
- Assembled art, logo, legal marks and credits into cover template.
- Provided art consultation and reformatted design materials for various departments & vendors,
- Created and designed custom comics, layouts as well as magazine covers and digital assets for social media and print production.
- Created and maintained production schedules for publications.
- Pre-flighted all in-house electronic pre-press files.
- Responsible for upload and retrieval of files via FTP sites.
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
- Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
- Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents.
- Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Enhanced communication between departments with timely and accurate preparation of reports and documents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Advertising Design & Communications
NYC Technical College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Communication Skills
- Creative Writing
- Digital Production
- MS Office
- Sales
- Storytelling
- Drawing and sketching
- Visual storytelling
- Adobe Creative Suite
Websites
Timeline
Freelance Illustrator Designer
Self Employed
04.2015 - Current
Design Pre-Press Artist
DC Comics Desktop Publishing Department
01.2001 - 04.2015
Associate of Arts - Advertising Design & Communications
NYC Technical College
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