Ray Brown
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Education
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Advertising Communications & AdvertisingUniversity of Southern Indiana1992 - 1997Bachelor’s degree – Communications & Advertising
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Experience
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Art Director/Photographer/Graphic DesignerBloomington, INMay 2017 - Present (9 years 1 month)Photographing, editing, auditing and uploading shop inventory in a studio setting to be shared with various sales sites. Ensure that all design work is aesthetically pleasing, functional, and aligns with project objectives. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining constant communication with Melody President. Responsible for all graphic design work that is required. Delegate tasks or direction to co-workers as necessary. Adapt to challenging fluctuating workflow. Ability to work independently or with a team to meet deadlines. Attention to detail while maintaining creativity.
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Senior Graphic DesignerBloomington, INDec 1998 - Feb 2017 (18 years 2 months)Job requirements were to create print ads for various print publications including Newspaper, Magazine, Flyers, Mailers and other print media under deadline. Lead in the design, development of graphic, layout and production of a variety of print pieces. Delegate tasks or direction to co-designers while working on larger projects. Follow up on projects outcome to ensure that any future issues/errors were minimal. Stay current with design trends, tools, technologies, and industry best practices. Introduce creative and innovative visual solutions that enhance the newspaper’s appeal and reader engagement.
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Graphic DesignerPaoli, INJul 1997 - Dec 1998 (1 year 5 months)Create visually engaging advertisements for bi-weekly newspaper editions and weekly ad shopper. Design editorial pages, infographics, and illustrations that enhance the clarity and appeal of news content. Retouch and optimize images for print, ensuring high quality and proper resolution. Maintain consistency in design style, fonts, color schemes, and overall aesthetic throughout the publication.
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Awards
2000 Best of Show INAEA-HSPA
2000 Best Automotive Ad Color INAEA-HSPA
2001 Best Use of Color INAEA-HSPA
2001 People's Choice Award INAEA-HSPA
2002 Best Real Estate INAEA-HSPA
2003 Best5 Use of Color INAEA-HSPA
2003 People's Choice Award INAEA-HSPA
2004 Best Automotive Ad Color INAEA-HSPA
2004 Best Automotive Ad B/W INAEA-HSPA
2005 Best Automotive Ad Color INAEA-HSPA
2005 Best Automotive Ad B/W INAEA-HSPA
2005 Best Non-Inserted Niche Publication INAEA-HSPA
2005 Best ROP Series or Campaign INAEA-HSPA
2005 Best Use of Creative Graphics INAEA-HSPA
2006 Best of Show INAEA-HSPA
2006 Best Use of Creative Graphics INAEA-HSPA
2007 Best Automotive Ad B/W INAEA-HSPA
2007 Best Real Estate Ad INAEA-HSPA
2008 Best Multiple Advertiser Page-Common Theme INAEA-HSPA
2008 Best Use of Creative Graphics INAEA-HSPA
2008 Best of Show INAEA-HSPA
2010 Best Use of Creative Graphics INAEA-HSPA
2010 Best Real Estate Ad INAEA-HSPA
2011 Best Real Estate Ad INAEA-HSPA -
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