Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Marcus Rowe

Marcus Rowe

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished Web Designer with a proven track record at Kelly Services/ExxonMobil, enhancing online engagement through innovative design and responsive web development. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and front-end technologies, I excel in visual communication and client relations, significantly boosting brand identity and customer satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Web Designer

Kelly Services/ExxonMobil
04.2011 - 08.2021
  • Designed user interface to meet client specifications,
  • Developed graphic and image assets for both content and digital marketing efforts.
  • Improved overall site aesthetics through the use of high-quality graphics, typography choices, color schemes, and layout principles.
  • Coordinated copywriting and designed images to craft website content.
  • Increased online visitor engagement by incorporating interactive features like multimedia elements, animations, and call-to-action buttons.
  • Completed domain name registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.

Lead Artist

Consumer Guide Inc
06.2006 - 05.2007
  • Led team of artists to create high-quality advertisements for presentation in magazines and online platforms
  • Developed comprehensive style guides for internal use and external partners, maintaining consistency across all artistic elements.
  • Implemented efficient workflows within the art team, reducing overall production time and costs.
  • .Ensured smooth transitions between projects by effectively managing resources allocation within the art department.
  • Enhanced visual quality of projects by providing clear artistic direction and constructive feedback to team members.
  • Mentored junior artists, improving their technical skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • .Played an integral role in hiring decisions by conducting interviews and evaluating portfolios of potential candidates.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

Graphic Designer

The Employment Guide
01.2000 - 06.2006
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
  • Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
  • Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all company materials.
  • Facilitated transition to digital advertisements, broadening audience reach.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction by personalizing graphic design solutions.
  • Coordinated with external agencies to ensure alignment with branding strategies, maximizing impact.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing teams to create cohesive designs for campaigns.
  • Created logos and branding materials for various clients, which increased brand recognition and customer engagement.
  • Created visual concepts for special events that increased participant engagement.

Graphic Designer

Air Routing Houston
01.1999 - 12.1999
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
  • Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all company materials.
  • Achieved consistent look and feel across all company materials, reinforcing brand identity.
  • Created visual concepts for special events that increased participant engagement.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing teams to create cohesive designs for campaigns.

Education

Associates - Visual Communication

Art Institute of Houston , Houston TX
09.1998

Skills

  • Responsive design
  • Web Design
  • CSS
  • HTML and CSS Coding
  • Website Maintenance
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Layout Design
  • HTML
  • Client Communication
  • Content Management Systems
  • Branding and Identity
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital graphics creation
  • CSS technologies
  • Visual Communication
  • Performance Optimization
  • Front-End Development
  • SEO techniques
  • Responsive Web Design

Accomplishments

  • Completely updated and redesigned user experience for ExxonMobil Baytown company intranet website.
  • Identified and eliminated website bugs to improve user experience.
  • Developed an interactive intranet website for ExxonMobil Baytown that resulted in an increase in traffic by 75% in just two of weeks of launch.

Additional Information

U.S. Army service from July 1989 - June 1993

E-4/SPC

Timeline

Web Designer - Kelly Services/ExxonMobil
04.2011 - 08.2021
Lead Artist - Consumer Guide Inc
06.2006 - 05.2007
Graphic Designer - The Employment Guide
01.2000 - 06.2006
Graphic Designer - Air Routing Houston
01.1999 - 12.1999
Art Institute of Houston - Associates , Visual Communication
Marcus Rowe