Mauro Santos
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, advertising and design customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 25 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering the same 25 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Results-oriented Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
G-raffix Plus, Inc
04.2014 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with 5 to 10 customers per day, to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated 5 or more suppliers in average, to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Worked with 5 or more people marketing team to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
Graphic Design Manager
G-raffix Arts And Design, Inc
10.2009 - 04.2014
- Developed most of clients' original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics for 20 clients or more.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
Graphic Design Specialist
Cyber Signs, Inc
02.2000 - 02.2009
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs on 10 or more clients a week.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and all type of signs.
- Created digital image files on all client's materials, for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with 20 or more customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Completed final touches for 30 plus projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
- Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
Sign Maker
Cyber Signs, Inc
02.2000 - 02.2009
- Applied vinyl to metal, foam board and plastic by hand and with use of laminating table.
- Installed vinyl on vehicle doors, windows and body panels for partial coverage or complete wraps.
- Prepared vinyl for application on substrates or flat socks with associated weeding, trimming and taping.
- Assembled interior signs and added tactile or braille additions to substrate.
- Designed new sign graphics and layouts to match customer specifications.
- Created custom signs for customers with quality builds and careful installation.
- Maintained clean and tidy shop space for maximum customer appeal, safety and organization.
- Completed finish trimming, grommeting and hemming on signage.
- Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
Education
GED -
Piper High School
Plantation, FL10.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Design And Visual Communications
Faculdade Da Cidade
Rio De Janeiro - BrazilSome College (No Degree) - Journalism, Print
Faculdade Da Cidade
Rio De Janeiro - BrazilSkills
- Results Orientation
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Business Launch
- Product Branding
- Consulting
- Staff Management
- Innovative and Visionary
- Supplier Relations
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Project Oversight
- Marketing and Advertising
- Evaluating Suppliers
- Mission and Vision
- Negotiation
- Strategize Plans
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator
G-raffix Plus, Inc
04.2014 - Current
Graphic Design Manager
G-raffix Arts And Design, Inc
10.2009 - 04.2014
Graphic Design Specialist
Cyber Signs, Inc
02.2000 - 02.2009
Sign Maker
Cyber Signs, Inc
02.2000 - 02.2009
GED -
Piper High School
Some College (No Degree) - Design And Visual Communications
Faculdade Da Cidade
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism, Print
Faculdade Da Cidade
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