MAURICE CLANCY
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Highly creative and strongly seasoned graphic designer with 10+ years of professional experience in multimedia, print design and brand strategy. Adept multi-tasker with the ability to bring simultaneous graphic design projects to completion with complete efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Print and Marketing Supervisor
Staples
Totowa, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored progress of large-scale projects from start to finish ensuring quality control standards were met throughout production process.
- Created promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, business cards.
- Verified accuracy of orders before submitting them for production or delivery.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and resolving issues promptly.
- Edited images using Adobe Photoshop software to improve quality prior to printing.
Graphic Designer
L.F. Graphics LLC
Paterson
09.2020 - Current
- Conceptualize, design and deliver high-quality, visual-appealing and professional design work for 60+ clients.
- Verified accuracy of orders before submitting them for production or delivery.
- Managed inventory of copy supplies such as paper, ink cartridges, toners.
- Analyzed customer requirements to design appropriate solutions.
- Streamlined design development process, significantly increasing production.
- Attended meetings with clients regarding design plans.
- Successfully resolved complex technical design issues.
Freelance Photographer
Self
Paterson, NJ
02.2019 - Current
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Gusto Creative Studios
Paterson, NJ
03.2014 - Current
- Met with clients in-person and over the phone to understand the client's vision, researched competitors, and designed logos, branding decks, and social media marketing materials.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in graphic design technologies.
- Provided support on photo shoots related to the project's needs.
- Executed photo editing and manipulation tasks to enhance visual content.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
Graphic Designer
HBB Agency
Wayne
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Led in the design, development, and implementation of all graphic, layout, and production communication materials for clients, reducing business costs by 12%.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design -
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ01.2021
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia
- Print Design
- Brand Strategy
- Conceptualization
- Visual Concepts
- Brand Identity
- Sales
- Layout Design
- Production Communication
- Marketing Goals
- Project Management
- Photography
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Arts
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Storytelling
- Detail-Oriented
- Design Principles
- Color Theory
- Creativity
- Customer Service
- Social Media Marketing
- Large format printing
- Retouching and color correction
- Shot Composition
- Lighting expert
- Graphic and Media Design
- Production Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Print and Marketing Supervisor
Staples
05.2024 - Current
Graphic Designer
L.F. Graphics LLC
09.2020 - Current
Graphic Designer
HBB Agency
04.2019 - 10.2020
Freelance Photographer
Self
02.2019 - Current
Freelance Graphic Designer
Gusto Creative Studios
03.2014 - Current
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design -
William Paterson University of New Jersey