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MICHAEL FREDIEU, M.Ed.

MICHAEL FREDIEU, M.Ed.

Graphic Designer
Knoxville,Tennessee

Summary

Confident self-starter with over 20 years experience, who works well with team members to achieve company goals. Possess strong skill set to lead projects creatively and efficiently from start to finish. Experience creating and redeveloping corporate identities, promotional material as well as working on community and international publications. Capable of meeting general office needs in addition to design work. Design experience ranges from apparel, billboards, promotional products, logos, and CDs to magazine publication. Managed more than 100 advertising accounts. Designed athletic apparel and uniforms for major Universities. Created award-winning designs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Skills

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Work History

Freelance Graphic Designer

Dieu Art Designs
Knoxville, TN
2007 - Current
  • Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suites to create images and layouts.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for businesses and sports teams.
  • Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.

Art Teacher

Alcoa City Schools
Alcoa, TN
01.2014 - Current
  • Managed 160+ middle school students per grade each school year
  • Educated students on cultural influences on music and art styles and techniques of modern and historic art
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
  • Observed pupils' work to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement
  • Maintained student attendance, grades and other required records using Skyward
  • Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level
  • Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities
  • Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve

Art Teacher

Blount County Schools
Maryville, TN
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Managed 160+ elementary and middle school students per grade
  • Educated students on cultural influences on music and art styles and techniques of modern and historic art
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
  • Observed pupils' work to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement
  • Maintained student attendance, grades and other required records using Skyward
  • Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level
  • Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities
    Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve

Graphic Designer

TLK Marketing, INC
Wheeling, IL
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Created screen and appliqué designs for over 1000 school clubs, sports teams and corporate accounts
  • Categorized artwork into orders to organize and improve workflow.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
  • Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements

Graphic Designer

SIGNSCAPES
Lake Zurich, IL
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Designed and created banners, posters, and signage for over 300 personal and corporate accounts
  • Collaborated with clients to develop corporate identities for new or existing businesses
  • Designed and installed promotional graphics for company and personal vehicles
  • Assisted in retail procedures including order entry and customer service.

Education

Specialist of Education -

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
08.2016 - 05.2017

Master of Education -

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
08.2011 - 05.2012

Teacher Licensure Program -

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
08.2010 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Louisiana Technical University
08.1998 - 12.2002

Timeline

Specialist of Education -

Lincoln Memorial University
08.2016 - 05.2017

Art Teacher

Alcoa City Schools
01.2014 - Current

Art Teacher

Blount County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2014

Master of Education -

Lincoln Memorial University
08.2011 - 05.2012

Teacher Licensure Program -

Lincoln Memorial University
08.2010 - 12.2011

Graphic Designer

TLK Marketing, INC
01.2007 - 01.2008

Graphic Designer

SIGNSCAPES
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Louisiana Technical University
08.1998 - 12.2002

Freelance Graphic Designer

Dieu Art Designs
2007 - Current
MICHAEL FREDIEU, M.Ed.Graphic Designer