Hi, I’m
Reginald Strickland
Senior Graphic Designer
Austin,Texas
"When people show you who they are, believe them the first time!"
Maya Angelou
Online Portfolio
https://reginaldtoddstrickland.carbonmade.com/
Summary
Creative Senior Graphic Designer with expertise in marketing collateral development and product design. Creates visually appealing deliverables to underscore brand initiatives. Supports brand values and successfully oversees projects from concept to completion.
Senior level designer with a long history of boosting the success of client marketing efforts by designing logos, marketing collateral, promotional items, posters, and flyers. Versatile, with a demonstrated ability to complete all aspects of artistic projects, including design, photography, project oversight, and file management. Dedicated Director-level management skills adept at managing programs and bringing deep understanding of what it takes to run high-quality programs and achieve desired results.
Work History
Unity Church Of The HillsAustin, Texas
Program Director
11.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, planning, managing and executing all aspects of the church's programs
- Planned and managed innovative programs that responded to the needs of our constituents
- Hosted and provided hospitality to guest groups as needed
- Developed novel social media content and managed a cohesive communications strategy
- Developed novel social media content and managed a cohesive communications strategy
- Participated fully as a member of the staff leadership team
- Planned and implemented events calendar of year-round programs as well as developed innovative new programs that responded to the needs of our congregation
- Hired, trained, managed, and mentored staff
- Assisted the Senior Minister and leadership team with compliance and safety measures related to the health and safety of all guests and staff
- Hosted guest groups and served as a reliable and joy-filled role model for Guests
- Managed crises as they arose and resolved them with empathy and creativity
- Maintained a willingness to perform additional responsibilities as assigned
- Ensured the mission and ministry of Unity is foundational in every program, event, and guest experience.
DFPS
Statewide Intake Specialist
01.2016 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Received phone calls, internet reports, faxes, and mail from people regarding children, people who are elderly, and adults with disabilities in vulnerable situations
- Stayed calm and professional during intense and emotional situations, such as receiving child death reports and reports describing graphic sexual abuse
- Worked with little or no down-time between calls
- Learned and understood all DFPS programs, and followed all policies and procedures
- Quickly processed, assessed, and prioritized reports as they came in
- Processed an acceptable number of calls each day while producing high-quality reports
- Completed all your reports before the end of the day. This is done no matter how long it takes
- Provided callers with information about legal help, domestic violence shelters, food stamps, and other services
- Worked a flexible schedule, including being able to telework
- Attended trainings to increase knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Fenix Artiste Studios / Self EmployedManhattan, NY
Graphic Designer
12.2010 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Engaged directly with client representatives and creative directors during project briefs to ensure a unified, client-centered approach to visual solutions
- Worked within brand and style guidelines, delivered novel visual solutions that supported larger campaign goals
- Created specialized assets for use on social media, out-of-home installations, or wherever necessary
- Comprehensive knowledge of design software, including Adobe Suite
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Worked within client’s budget, brand guides, and timeline to deliver desired end result.
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
- Developed engaging marketing and promotional advertisements to generate sales revenue and grow customer base.
AdMento Promotions GroupManhattan, NY
Art Director/Studio Mgr./Senior Designer/Production Artist/Product Photographer
08.2007 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Coordinated successful client projects by guiding art direction, job trafficking, and account relationships
- Boosted company success by updating website with art files and photos, photographing completed lucite awards/promotional gift items, and conducting extensive file server organization and maintenance
- Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and deliverables
- Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production artists
- Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner
- Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively
- Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences
- Oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts
Institute of Audio Research
Certification, Audio / Video Production Certification
Skills
- Notepad
- Moqups
- UX/UI Design
- HTML/CSS
- Wireframing
- Web Design
- Quark Xpress
- MS Office
- Scanning
- Photo Retouching
- Color Separation
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Pre-Press
- Illustration
- Manual/Image Setter
- Production Staff Coordination
- Personnel Direction
- Staff Hiring and Evaluations
- Program Scheduling
- Broadcasting Materials Preparation
- Viewer Demographics Analysis
- Adobe After Effects
- Premiere Pro
- Event Coverage Planning
- Audience Engagement
- Voiceover Production
- Social Media Content Generation
- Crisis Management
- Data Analytics
- Operations Oversight
- Policy Implementation
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Program Leadership
- Innovation and Creativity
- Branding strategies
- Logo design
- Website graphics
- Digital design
- PC and Mac platforms
- Digital imagery
- Image manipulation
- Project Management
- Graphic design
- Animation pipeline understanding
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
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Timeline
Program Director
Unity Church Of The Hills
11.2021 - 06.2023
Statewide Intake Specialist
DFPS
01.2016 - 11.2021
Graphic Designer
Fenix Artiste Studios / Self Employed
12.2010 - 11.2021
Art Director/Studio Mgr./Senior Designer/Production Artist/Product Photographer
AdMento Promotions Group
08.2007 - 12.2010
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts
Institute of Audio Research
Certification, Audio / Video Production Certification
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