Jason Ritter

Maintaining a professional and open relationship with local clients while managing their graphic design needs from concept, to development, to execution.
Converting client ideas and vague concepts into presentation materials
Preparing final-form graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, and Adobe Illustrator.
Multi-task across numerous clients and projects
Develop, design, and produce motion graphics as well as marketing materials including; identities, business cards, brochures, flyers, direct mail, posters, packaging,
newsletters and various other print ads utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite as well as various 3D and compositing applications.

Award-winning leader with over 11 years of experience in team building and operational management in the United States Army. Proven ability to perform in extremely stressful environments including Afghanistan, Iraq, Latvia, Egypt and Israel. Managed Forward Support Medical Team in Medical Evacuation in RC- East Afghanistan. As the Non-commissioned officer in charge was responsible for multi-million dollar moves and tracking of equipment and personnel with zero loss of equipment. Managed day to day operations of 30 Soldiers while deployed to austere environment; tracked training and personnel accountability. Utilized both secure and unsecure network system to communicate with higher headquarters. Proficiency in SharePoint and outlook on both secure and non-secure terminals. Created courses of actions for logistic requests, personnel movement, training and evaluation management utilizing Microsoft word, excel and outlook.
Areas of expertise:
Team Management
Streamlined the Evaluation process of 30 Soldiers to refine and develop core characteristics of leaders
Scheduled and maintained rosters and daily duties while deployed
Attended advanced leadership courses and self-development courses to improve my ability to effectively manage a team
Understand and implement communications on multiple channels including both secure and non-secure communication
Army basic instructor and small group leader instructor certified exceeding course standards in both courses displaying superior oral and written communication skills
Extensive experience with Microsoft Powerpoint Prezi and other presentation materials and programs in preparation for blocks of instruction.
Utilization of SharePoint as means of communication and file management
Trained upwards of 1000 soldiers over two years as senior medical instructor for the State of Michigan increasing retention and certification rate for Michigan Medics to 100%
Currently hold a secret Security Clearance

Preparing final-form graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, and Adobe Illustrator.

Proofing and pre-flighted large scale Digital set-up on multiple formats including vinyl, canvas, perforated and glass.

Generating Visual Design ideas and developed comprehensive and visually engaging designs.

Working with corporate branding and guidelines for Ford, Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Infinity Audi, Mercedes Benz, and many other automotive and Penske products creating Penske motors contracted mock-ups for dealerships and services.

Working directly with clients on a multitude of projects and executed projects from initial concepts to development to final production.

Multitasking across multiple projects and clients in a fast paced and team-based environment.
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Employing graphic design principles in film and video.

Conceptualizing and developed storyboards.

Integrating motion design, typography and 2D/3D animation into production elements.

Working collaboratively with different artists, designers, directors and programmers. Utilizing Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Maya and Cinema 4d

Provided immediate life or limb saving medical treatment at the scenes of accidents and injuries as well as package casualties for transportation to hospital emergency rooms
for further care.

Nationally and state licensed Emergency Medical Technician.