RAFE GETTYS
SMYTH AUTOMOTIVE
Bellevue,KY
1
Language
17
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with proven track record of leadership excellence. Skilled in strategic planning, team collaboration, and driving projects to successful completion. Strong focus on fostering collaborative environment, ensuring adaptability, and delivering impactful outcomes. Known for effective communication, problem-solving acumen, and unwavering reliability in dynamic settings.
Work History
LEADER IN NEW AND USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS / GRAPHIC DESIGNER/MARKETING
3 Years- Collaborating with marketing professional to develope materials to increase sales and profits.
- Worked in a team environment, to develop marketable advertising, web promotions, car shows, monthly sales flyers, or anything that generates growth for 26 locations across four states.
- Create, design, cut and install vehicle wraps for fleet of delivery vehicles.
- Develope marketing materials for car shows, golf outings and work closely with vendors.
- TYPE: LEADER IN NEW AND USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
REAL ESTATE SIGN PRINTER & MANUFACTURER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
3 Years- Develop original art for sales & marketing materials. Print & production art.
- Create designs & images for company's website and hosting sites for clients.
- Create & update printed catalogs for tradeshow marketing.
- TYPE: REAL ESTATE SIGN PRINTER & MANUFACTURER
FULL SERVICE MARKETING COMPANY / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
1 Year- Develop original art for sales & marketing materials. Revamp existing art for sales & marketing purposes.
- Assist in designing and creating websites, website materials & Eblasts.
- Collaborate with sales team to create marketing materials & advertising packages.
- TYPE: FULL SERVICE MARKETING COMPANY
SPORTS-THEMED CLOTHING & APPAREL / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2 Years- Create custom designs & artwork for various sports themed print & apparel.
- Oversaw production & proofs for sportswear.
- Worked with clients directly from conception to completion.
- TYPE: SPORTS-THEMED CLOTHING & APPAREL
LARGE SCALE PRINTING FACILITY / PRODUCTION ARTIST
2 Years- Designed & developed elements to meet production needs for national transit advertising, vehicle wraps & billboards.
- Oversaw production & proofs to deliverables to clients.
- Color correct original & existing files for multiple printing presses.
- Worked directly with multiple clients, in multiple markets, within very strict company deadlines.
- TYPE: LARGE SCALE PRINTING FACILITY
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Graphic Design
- Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.43
- Computer Information Technology, Business Informatics
- Major: Computer Information Technology
- Minor: Business Informatics
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
Macromedia Freehand MX
Microsoft Office Suite
Quark Xpress
HTML
XHTML
HTML5
CSS
Java & Java Script
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LEADER IN NEW AND USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS / GRAPHIC DESIGNER/MARKETING
SMYTH AUTOMOTIVE
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More
REAL ESTATE SIGN PRINTER & MANUFACTURER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DEE SIGN COMPANY
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
FULL SERVICE MARKETING COMPANY / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
BLUE SKY CREATIVE, INC.
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
SPORTS-THEMED CLOTHING & APPAREL / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
GEAR UP SPORTSWEAR & DESIGN
01.2013 - 01.2015Read More
LARGE SCALE PRINTING FACILITY / PRODUCTION ARTIST
LARGER THAN LIFE, INC.
01.2007 - 01.2009Read More
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
from Computer Information Technology, Business Informatics
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SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts from Computer Graphic Design
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