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International Graphic Designer

Chad Trutt

Charlotte, NC
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    Dynamic, qualified, and highly innovative Graphic Designer with extensive global experience providing graphic design, project management, interpretive design, exhibit design/development, and concept development skills to clients worldwide; extreme passion for contributing my creative, innovative skill to design challenges while learning and developing additional skill sets that will allow me to grow as a designer and being a strong leader to a design team.

    Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and written and verbal communications skills; innate ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues and succeed in high-pressure, challenging, and deadline-driven environments; ability to foster an optimistic team environment through active listening with diverse groups of people.

    Formally trained Design Professional with extensive background in social media, packaging, web design, print advertisement, and project management; self-motivated learner with keen eye and interest in spatial relationships, design trends, sustainability, community, and context-sensitive solutions.

  • Education
    • Bachelors Graphic Design
      International Academy of Design
      2003 - 2007
    • Graphic Design
      The Living Arts College @ School of Communication Arts
      1994 - 1996
    • Northern High School
      1990 - 1994
  • Experience
    • Interactive Designer
      Direct Digital
      Charlotte, NC
      Nov 2013 - Present (9 years 2 months)
      Interactive Designer creating web and print graphics including website landing pages, email auto responder graphics, environmental trade show graphics and packaging/label design of new and existing products.
    • Graphic Design Adjunct Instructor
      International Academy of Design and Technology Online
      Feb 2011 - Present (11 years 11 months)
      Conduct bi-weekly on-line sessions. Engage and monitor students through weekly academic discussion board posts. Evaluate and grade weekly individual assignments and discussion board posts. Mentor students by giving professional advice and encouragement through in-depth project feedback and inspirational announcements posted in the virtual campus.
    • Graphic Designer
      Freelance
      2008 - Present (15 years)
      • Designer and Co-Owner of Red Eye Coffee House. Responsible for branding and all aspects of design as well as contributing to research, sales and marketing.
      • Designer for music groups producing mixtape covers, disc designs, t-shirts and posters.
      • Creation of fliers, posters, wedding announcements, brochures, logos, business cards, letterheads and conceptual art.
    • Lead Graphic Designer
      ISS Research
      Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 (2 years 2 months)
      Manage and develop ISS Research brand OhYeah! Nutrition. Develop all print ad campaign, environmental graphics, retail packaging, labels, POP/POS and web graphics. Manage off site photo shoots. Photo shoots to be utilized in various prints and web campaigns. Increased companies’ social media by over 1000% in six months.
    • Senior Graphic Designer
      MET Studio Design
      Oct 2007 - Apr 2010 (2 years 6 months)
      London, UK, lead full concept and design implementation of graphics for projects located in the United Kingdom, China, Mexico and the Middle East. Designed and composed multimillion GBP credential, pitch, stage & final design documents for delivery and presentations. Developed and designed environmental graphics, directional signage and gallery icons for museums, exhibitions and visitor centers. Clear understanding of cultural sensitivity and sustainable design, through principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability.
    • Graphic / Web Designer
      Market Street Mortgage
      2005 - 2007 (2 years)
      Overall creation of loan officer and branch web pages including maintaining company intranet. Design and coordination of various field requests, including custom open house flyers, advertisements, posters, presentations, signage and web banners.
    • Graphic Designer
      Our Town Inc.
      2003 - 2005 (2 years)
      • Layout and update franchising portion of company web site
      • Track graphic activity information such as layouts, additional proofs, full menus, artwork, (scans, recreate logos) and final sign off by sponsor number
  • Awards

    Several International Awards on projects worked on while at MET Studio Design Ltd.



    • Received the company's highest customer service award 2006

    • Second Place Illustrator Category - Media Arts Design Expo 2006

    • First Place - Illustrator Category - Media Arts Design Expo 2005

  • Affiliations

    AIGA Charlotte

  • Skills
    • Branding & Corporate Identity
    • Environmental Graphics
    • Graphic Design
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