Troy Austin
Parrish,FL
Summary
Creative, hands-on professional with expertise in graphic design, art direction, and project management. Designer who consistently completes several projects to the satisfaction of clients within tight time frames.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Personal-Mother
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Art Director
Fastsigns of Sarasota
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Led rebranding initiatives that effectively communicated company values while maintaining a contemporary aesthetic appeal.
- Boosted company reputation through meticulous attention to detail in each vinyl installation job completed.
- Reduced installation time by consistently following proper procedures and utilizing appropriate tools.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of vinyl installation projects.
Sales Representative
Comcast
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Researched and customized special offers for customers.
- Greeted customers door to door in a timely manner, while determining their wants.
- Coordinated between billing and customer service to resolve problems.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
Art Director
General Graphics Corporation
08.2004 - 09.2014
- Managed all art and office supply needs for the art department.
- Facilitated any requests regarding the environment and level art creation process.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
- Improved brand consistency by developing and implementing comprehensive visual guidelines across all platforms.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
Graphic Designer
ImagiNail Corporation
07.2003 - 02.2004
- Maintained consistence use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Fostered a highly communicative, collaborative team culture on all visual product projects.
- Collaborated with the art director to implement artistic vision.
- Designed nail images to be printed on fingernails via ImagiNail Printer.
- Designed brochures, flyers, and magazine ads featured in NailPro Magazine.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Time Warner Cable
10.2000 - 10.2002
- Increased sales by establishing rapport with potential customers and delivering tailored product presentations.
- Participated in regular sales team meetings to share insights, learn from colleagues, and contribute toward collective goals for enhanced overall performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional service during door-to-door interactions.
- Established trust with potential clients using transparent communication methods and honest assessments of their requirements.
Graphic Designer
First Marketing Group
01.1998 - 10.2000
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
Graphic Designer
Starpress and Spalding Publishers
01.1997 - 11.1997
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Scotty's Hardware
09.1996 - 12.1996
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Produced high-quality product packaging designs that successfully captured target audience attention and led to increased sales revenue.
- Led rebranding campaign that significantly increased market presence.
Art Director
Vigoro Industries
01.1994 - 12.1995
- Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking marketing materials for print and digital campaigns.
- Delivered consistent visual messaging across multiple channels, including email marketing campaigns, website banners, and print collateral.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling in product packaging designs.
Creative Graphic Designer
Winter Haven Newschief
06.1993 - 12.1993
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining typesetting processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly by troubleshooting problems within typesetting files and communicating solutions to team members as necessary.
- Implemented best practices in typesetting software usage, maximizing productivity while maintaining quality output.
- Prepared images for publication using image-editing tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator to optimize clarity and resolution without sacrificing visual impact or file size constraints.
Screen Printer
DJ Team Sports
09.1992 - 05.1993
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely order fulfillment and consistent print quality.
- Installed and repositioned screen printing plates and pressure roles.
- Consistently met deadlines for high-volume orders through effective time management and workflow coordination among team members.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving printing issues, minimizing downtime and delays.
- Ensured accurate project completion through meticulous attention to detail in alignment, registration, and curing processes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Tampa Technical Institute
Tampa, FL06-1992
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Personal-Mother
03.2019 - 04.2021
Art Director
Fastsigns of Sarasota
05.2017 - 02.2019
Sales Representative
Comcast
07.2015 - 03.2017
Art Director
General Graphics Corporation
08.2004 - 09.2014
Graphic Designer
ImagiNail Corporation
07.2003 - 02.2004
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Time Warner Cable
10.2000 - 10.2002
Graphic Designer
First Marketing Group
01.1998 - 10.2000
Graphic Designer
Starpress and Spalding Publishers
01.1997 - 11.1997
Freelance Graphic Designer
Scotty's Hardware
09.1996 - 12.1996
Art Director
Vigoro Industries
01.1994 - 12.1995
Creative Graphic Designer
Winter Haven Newschief
06.1993 - 12.1993
Screen Printer
DJ Team Sports
09.1992 - 05.1993
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Tampa Technical Institute
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