Brian Galin

Graphic Designer/Production Artist

Graphic Artist with account management skills. Adept at delivering creative graphic ideas according to client’s vision and keeping project within budget. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments. Highly skilled in customer and vendor relations; coordinating and problem solving.

Resume

Computer Skills

•Macintosh OS 9/10; Windows XP
•Adobe Creative Suite
•QuarkXPress
•Microsoft Office Suite: (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Graphic Design

Demonstrates an eye for color, shape, size, texture and layout in the creation of promotional materials. Adheres to design standards set within the brand guidelines and is a team player. Proficient using various media, including pen and ink, oil pastels, and etching.

•Corporate Logos
•Business Cards
•Business Collateral
•Annual Reports
•Banner Advertising (Flyers, Posters, Billboard, Bus Signage)
•Website Maintenance

Professional Experience Overview

•Liaison between brokers, vendors and freight forwarders; exercised strong follow-through and problem-solving skills to coordinate the fast and efficient delivery of customer’s cargo.
•Monitored and maintained 35 different accounts averaging 200 containers per week.
•Efficiently processed and deposited up to $250,000 in checks per day; averaged 100 invoices per day for the timely release of freight ?and payment.
•Designed website button and vinyl applique sign for rear window of vehicle.
•Resized images, uploaded images; edited and revised website content utilizing Dreamweaver CS3 and FTP software.
•Created community inserts for local builders in Indesign.

Work History

•Import Logistics Coordinator• K-line America Inc, Lombard, IL, 1/03 to Present
•Freelance Graphic Designer• Creative Spectacles, Vernon Hills, IL 8/07 to 6/08
•Administrative Assistant/Logistics Coordinator• K-line America Inc, Lombard,IL, 2/02 to 1/03
•Coordinator, K-line America Inc•NorthLake, IL,11/01 to 2/02

Education

Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts in Art
2D Studio Design: Printmaking
Graduated May 2000

William Rainey Harper College
Graphic Arts Certificate
Completed May 2006


Location

Wheeling, IL

Specialties

  • Print

Education

Eastern Illinois University

Awards

Artwork Exhibited at: Wanderlust Art Show Landmark Gallery, Chicago,IL April 2006 200 Lincolns Chicago Art Department, Chicago,IL February 2009 Photo published in schmap. http://www.schmap.com/?m=iphone#uid=paris&sid=activities_thelatinquarter&p=332978&i=332978_30