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Michael Griffin

Birmingham

Summary

Dynamic Graphic Designer and Production Specialist at Gannett Graphics, adept in layout design and vinyl application. Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring quality and accuracy. Skilled in print production and creative problem-solving, with a strong foundation in physical security principles and effective communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graphic Designer & Production Specialist

Gannett Graphics
Birmingham
04.2016 - Current
  • Layout Design
  • Car Decals, Signs, Banners, and more
  • Able to Weed and lay Vinyl materials
  • Lamination
  • Editing existing artwork
  • Prepare art files for print
  • Maintaining Deadlines
  • Print using spot colors
  • Screen Printing
  • Make edits and alterations, as needed
  • Creating Email Blast

Plan Checker & Designer

Closets By Design
Birmingham
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Cut lister
  • Design Closets using Cabinet Vision
  • Checking Cabinet & Closet designs
  • Inspected finished products for quality and accuracy before delivery.

Key Holder/Manager

Advanced Auto Parts
Birmingham
01.2015 - 06.2021
  • Open and Close Store
  • Retail
  • Inventory
  • Maintained clean and orderly conditions throughout the store
  • Book Keeping
  • Counted Safe Open and Closed
  • Cash Drops to Safe
  • Manifest

Education

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design/Design, Technology, Industry, Business

Troy University
Troy, AL
12.2012

Skills

  • Access Control and Identity Management
  • Cryptography
  • Policies, Procedures, and Awareness
  • Physical Security
  • Perimeter Defenses
  • Mac-platforms
  • Network Defenses
  • Host Defenses
  • Application Defenses
  • Assessments and Audits

Background Profile

  • Exceptional Adobe CS skills
  • Ability to work on MAC and PC
  • Knowledge of pre-press production and printing process
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a creative team environment
  • Client-facing experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office

Freelance Projects

Troy University Design Studio Center, 08/2012, 12/2012, Program design for Crimes of the Heart play including: Posters, Postcards, Program cover

Certification

  • Candidate ID COMP001022354099
  • CERTIFCATION DATE JANUARY 18, 2024

Timeline

Plan Checker & Designer

Closets By Design
06.2021 - 03.2022

Graphic Designer & Production Specialist

Gannett Graphics
04.2016 - Current

Key Holder/Manager

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2015 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design/Design, Technology, Industry, Business

Troy University