Lance Carwile
Summary
Experienced with developing visually engaging graphics and ensuring brand consistency across all media platforms. Utilizes advanced design software to create impactful marketing materials and campaigns. Strong understanding of design principles and effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Accomplished Graphic Designer offering 20 years of field experience. Demonstrated success in project management, team leadership, and schedule coordination. Fluent in multiple designing programs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
ABD Signs & Printing
07.2023 - Current
- Boosted customer engagement by creating eye-catching visuals tailored specifically for targeted demographics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent messaging across print, digital, and social media platforms.
- Resolved critical design challenges creatively while maintaining consistency with established branding guidelines.
- Developed cohesive visual identities for clients, leading to increased brand awareness and market share.
- Evaluated design resources such as software tools or vendors based on effectiveness and cost-efficiency for future use cases.
- Mentored junior designers to foster their professional growth and enhance team productivity.
- Implemented design best practices, improving overall aesthetics and functionality across all platforms.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
Senior Graphic Designer
Fast-Trac Designs
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent messaging across print, digital, and social media platforms.
- Boosted customer engagement by creating eye-catching visuals tailored specifically for targeted demographics.
- Resolved critical design challenges creatively while maintaining consistency with established branding guidelines.
- Developed cohesive visual identities for clients, leading to increased brand awareness and market share.
Operations Manager
Fabtex Graphics
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Provide inspired leadership for the organization
- Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions
- Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures
- Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high moral
- Ensure orders and quotes are processed correctly and oversee production
- Work with the Management team to determine values, mission, and plan for short and long-term goals
- Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company
- Support worker communication with the Management team
Senior Graphic Designer
Proplastic Solutions
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Full Time Graphic Designer, operating a high-volume graphic printer and laser engraving machine, also performing maintenance
- Prioritize multiple orders and design projects, provide creative designs for clients
- Marketing and advertisement campaign management, lead generation, updating websites and design content
Lead Graphic Designer
Magnus Title Agency
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Full Time Graphic Designer, Achieved MVP Award for 2017
- Quality control, i.e., proofing all designs before distributing to customer(s), train and inspire current design team and reporting of department logistics
- Creating business and marketing objectives into successful creative design strategies
- Real Estate marketing / branding, demonstrating understanding of real estate brand marketing, i.e., custom flyers, EDDM, postcards, listing kits, buyer/seller books, etc
Graphic Designer
Photo Metals of Arizona
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Production design one on one interaction between customer and designer
- Client list of over 150+ customers, receive customer ideas and turn them to reality
- Operation of a film developer, registration, and maintenance of equipment
Graphic Designer / Screen Printer
Onix Sports
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Designing logos and new product design
- Build brand with clothing and promotional items
- Screen printing products and clothing
- Operating a high-volume graphic printer and laminating machine, perform maintenance
Lead Merchandiser
Acosta Sales & Marketing
12.2011 - 01.2012
- Sets and Projects, service or special project work, new/remodel crews, new item execution, data collection, custom reporting, telemarketing, resets, product recalls, display set up, etc., to a variety of channels: grocery, mass, drug, c-store and specialty
Assistant Manager
Sherwin Williams
10.2004 - 03.2010
- Prepare orders and sales leads to ensure future business
- Regulate task and provide training for store employees
- Maintain facility to S-W standards through proper maintenance, repair and housekeeping
- Perform daily paperwork on sales, returns, and orders
- Certification on various fork trucks, and operation
- Provide product knowledge to customers and contractors
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design/ Marketing
Baker College
Flint, MI01.2006
High School - Drafting, and Computer Design, Advanced Art and Graphic Design
Kearsley High School
Flint, MI01.2002
Skills
- Packaging design
- Video editing
- Expert adobe suite
- Corporate & Government Design
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
ABD Signs & Printing
07.2023 - Current
Senior Graphic Designer
Fast-Trac Designs
05.2021 - 07.2023
Operations Manager
Fabtex Graphics
05.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Graphic Designer
Proplastic Solutions
10.2018 - 03.2021
Lead Graphic Designer
Magnus Title Agency
05.2016 - 09.2018
Graphic Designer
Photo Metals of Arizona
05.2014 - 05.2016
Graphic Designer / Screen Printer
Onix Sports
01.2012 - 11.2013
Lead Merchandiser
Acosta Sales & Marketing
12.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager
Sherwin Williams
10.2004 - 03.2010
High School - Drafting, and Computer Design, Advanced Art and Graphic Design
Kearsley High School
Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design/ Marketing
Baker College
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