Ryan Van Leuven
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
I have been involved with graphic art and design since I was in high school. It has always been a passion of mine. I have mostly worked freelance and for myself. I have a strong grasp on working not just on the artwork, but working with the customer through the process, offering professional advice without trying to change their vision. Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flexi Sign Pro.
Self learner. Love to learn, tend to pick up things quickly, and am known for being the guy knowing a little about just about everything.
Beyond the art, I have experience in quality control, direct customer relations, B2B relations, purchasing, financials, cost analysis, shipping & receiving, management, and probably 1000 more things I don't need to list.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Pintail Waterfowl
Grand Blanc , United States
2010.01 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Operate website (front and back end)
- Handle inventory, product shipping, materials purchasing
- Ensure customers are satisfied with products and services
- Handle marketing and advertising
- Respond to 10-15 messages daily.
- Pack and ship over 100 orders a month
Owner, Designer
Michigan Digital Solutions / Barbed Hook
Grand Blanc , MI
2002.03 - Current
- Design and cut vinyl graphics
- Logo and web design
- Business card, catalog, brochure design
- Vinyl graphics and sign Installation
Education
High School Diploma -
Fenton High School
Fenton, Mi04.1996
Skills
- 20+ years of direct customer engagement
- 25+ years Graphic art, web, and logo design
- Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flexi Sign Pro
- 20+ years vinyl graphic and sticker design and install experience
- Familiar working with raster and vector images
- I tend to work very fast and I am very attentive to timelines and deadlines
- Strong understanding of how customers service should be a companies number one product to ensure longevity.
Certification
Licensed Hamm Radio Operator
Licensed GMRS Radio Operator
Hobbies
I am the president of Jeep club in Michigan. I do a lot of artistic hobbies such as making game calls, custom shift knobs, investing in cryptocurrency.
Timeline
Owner
Pintail Waterfowl
2010.01 - Current
Owner, Designer
Michigan Digital Solutions / Barbed Hook
2002.03 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fenton High School
Licensed Hamm Radio Operator
Licensed GMRS Radio Operator