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Tom McKinstry

Twin Falls,Idaho

Summary

Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 25 years of industry success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphics Designer

Infinity Signs North West
05.2012 - Current
  • Create designs for signs
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish branding for various marketing tools
  • Increased company visibility by designing compelling trade show materials including banners, brochures, and booth displays.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively and meeting tight deadlines consistently.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Developed display, marketing, and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout the design process, gathering feedback and making necessary revisions to achieve desired results.
  • Completed in-depth product designs using updated software tools, Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop, Indesign, Corel Draw,
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.

Art Director

Howard Publications
03.1989 - 08.1999
  • Led team of graphic artists for newspaper advertising dept
  • Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
  • Project management of advertising dept, developing methods converting from traditional layout to full digital straight to plate publishing.
  • Managed design team resources by delegating tasks efficiently based on individual strengths and workload capacity.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
03.1989

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Phoenix Institute of Technology
Phoenix, AZ
03.1986

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital design
  • Print design
  • Branding and Identity
  • Layout Design
  • Logo design
  • PC and Mac platforms

Timeline

Graphics Designer

Infinity Signs North West
05.2012 - Current

Art Director

Howard Publications
03.1989 - 08.1999

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

College of Southern Idaho

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Phoenix Institute of Technology
Tom McKinstry