Joshua King
Candler,United States
Summary
Hardworking and motivated Graphic Designer / Project Manager with 2.5 years of experience and record of success in the Printing industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. I'm a decisive leader, that thinks on his feet.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager / Graphic Designer
Asheville Print Shop
Asheville, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Effective leadership, and commitment to working as a team.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Worked with small, and large businesses with designing, production, as well as building relationships.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self
Candler, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Successfully managed freelance graphic design business, handling client communications, project scoping, and contract negotiations to ensure a steady flow of projects.
- Demonstrated a diverse portfolio of creative projects, showcasing expertise in branding, print design, digital media, social media assets, and web design.
- Kept up to date with industry trends, design tools, and software advancements, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance design skills and creative expertise.
Server
Twisted Laurel
Weaverville, NC
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Highly effective at multi-tasking
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Asheville Buncombe Technical Institute
Asheville06.2018
Skills
- Digital Graphics
- Graphic and Media Design
- Advertising Familiarity
- Production Standards
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
- Logo Creation
- Corporate Branding
- Project Management Abilities
- Creative Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Illustration and Design
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Team Building
- People Skills
Accomplishments
- Created designs for every type of business. Ranging from locally owned small businesses, to our local government, and division 1 colleges.
- Managed a successful print business, while ensuring multiple profitable quarters.
- Promoted from production to manager, in less than 2-months.
Timeline
Manager / Graphic Designer
Asheville Print Shop
11.2021 - Current
Server
Twisted Laurel
11.2020 - 03.2022
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self
01.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Asheville Buncombe Technical Institute