Billy Boylan
Graphic Designer — Philadelphia, PA
About
Ever since I was born, I focused on being an artist. As a child I began chronicling my life on the walls of our family home, the sides of rocks… anywhere that could hold an image. Despite all of the challenges and troubles I encountered living as an artist, I continue to construct a life around art. This has included moving from town to town and striving for a good and happy life.
Recently relocating back to Philadelphia with my incredible wife, it seems everything has finally come together, including finding satisfaction in being able to use my creative talents as a freelance graphic designer. I have been happily designing for the past 7 years and have had an incredible ride so far… creating everything from wetsuit graphics to catalogs. The best thing about being a designer to me is being able to see a finished product at the end of the project and knowing I played a vital role in the creative process.
- Experience:
- 7 years
- Education:
- Delaware County Community College
- Awards:
- Dean's List 2006-2007
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Billy Boylan | 2013
Graphic Designer
2920 Woodpipe Lane – Apartment B
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(609) 846-4603
billyb@billyboylan.com
Profile Summary:
Creative, passionate and results oriented designer with strong technical skills and 10 years of diverse experience in art, design and commercial business. Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work well under pressure with a meticulous eye towards detail.
Current Position:
Freelance Graphic Design, Owner/Creative Director - Billy Boylan Graphic Design - [August 2010 - Present]
Employed by multiple Creative Staffing Agencies and Private Clients for various graphic design projects including: Catalogs, Direct Mail, Web Design and Logo Design.
Professional Experience:
Employed by multiple Creative Staffing Agencies and Private Clients for various graphic design projectsincluding: Catalogs, Direct Mail, Web Design and Logo Design.
Art Department Manager / Lead Designer - [June 2007 - August 2010]
Henderson Aquatics - Millville, NJ
Successfully developed in-house Art Department. Expanded technology based on research and identified needs analysis to support expanding product line development. Organized digital file-sharing between marketing and design departments increasing effectiveness of prioritizing projects throughout the company. Structured and maintained digital assets to ensure productivity and data integrity. Created logos and graphics for the 3 divisions of Henderson Aquatics. Worked closely with the brand managers to develop advertising campaigns for web and print, in-store POP/ window treatments, direct mail, annual catalogs and trade show booth design and banners. Trained and supervised art department design staff.
Graphic Design Intern - [January 2007 - April 2007]
Paul Connors Advertising and Design - Havertown, PA
Assisted senior and junior designers with creating magazine advertising layouts, signage and billboard designs. Color corrected and digitally manipulated images as needed. Collected files for output to printers and publications. Backed up existing active jobs and helped maintain image library.
Graphic Design Intern - [June 2006 - November 2006]
Garden State Surf Magazine - Ocean City, NJ
Mac Specialist - Seasonal [November 2006 - January 2007]
Apple, Inc. - King of Prussia, PA
Graphic Design Computer Lab Assistant - [September 2006 - November 2006]
Delaware County Community College - Media, PA
Education:
A.A.S. Graphic Design - [2005 - 2007]
Delaware County Community College - Media, PA
Maryland Institute College of Art - [1989 - 1990]
Fine Art - Baltimore, MD
University of the Arts - [Summer of 1989]
Summer Portfolio Seminar - Philadelphia, PA
Software:
Proficient knowledge in - Adobe CS5 [Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign] MS Word and WordPress,
Familiar working knowledge in - Dreamweaver / CSS, Quark, Corel Painter and MS Excel
Portfolio:
Available for viewing on-line at http://www.billyboylan.com
