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About
I AM...
the creative you’ve been looking for. My name is Ryan Berry and I am an ideas guy with an imagination that burns to create. I am a designer who can conceptualize. I am a creative who can strategize. I am a partner to clients and coworkers.
I HAVE...
over 12 years experience in the creative world. A wide array of clients has turned me into a versatile designer, from brand development to magazine design. I have a desire for artistic growth and I have a need to create.
I ALSO...
make a pizza that will knock your socks off. I love music. Old school R&B and Hip-Hop are the rhythm of my life, but I love a good folk music ride as well. My knowledge of basketball can rival that of Sir Charles and my “Design Playtime” surrounds me with new and exciting ways to create. -
Education
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BFA Graphic Design / Fine ArtsIndiana State University1998 - 2001Education focused on Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design. I was involved in SOFA, Students of Fine Arts. A discussion group that focused on helping and mentoring students to strengthen their weaknesses.
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Associates Fine Arts / Graphic DesignVincennes University1996 - 1998Going to Vincennes made me a better designer in the future, giving me the tools in fine arts, like; print making, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, photography and forgery. Design wasn't left out, taking 2D and 3D design classes. The philosophy was to teach students the importance of art as design and design as art. It was an excellent experience.
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Experience
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Senior DesignerMunster, INDec 2007 - Jul 2013 (5 years 7 months)Indiana’s second largest newspaper, with a daily circulation of 100,000. The paper also contributes editorial content to a variety of niche publications and maintains the largest website within the state.
Senior Graphic Designer
As principal designer for the paper, led the conceptualization, development, and technical execution of all design initiatives. Provided exemplary client service, realized advertising campaigns, spearheaded inspired brand development, designed logos, and drove online and print advertising within the Special Projects Team.
• Generated revenue by driving client newspaper and online ads, tenaciously meeting strict deadlines
• Designed advertising concepts for four niche publications
• Set up and maintained client social media presence
• Handled in-house marketing and promotional initiatives
• Led, taught, and mentored creative services team members
• Honored with multiple design awards, including Artist of the Year in 2007 -
Graphic Designer / Art DirectorGreat Lakes MediaValparaiso, INJun 2002 - Dec 2007 (5 years 6 months)Boutique advertising agency specializing in the growth of local businesses, from small companies to large industrial firms.
Graphic Designer/Art Director
Planned, designed, and executed client campaigns and brand development initiatives.
• Provided comprehensive client service throughout project lifecycles
• Organized and completed media buys
• Screened applicants and conducted interviews with job candidates
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Awards
1st Place Series or Campaign - HSPA, The Times Media Company | 2012
Michael Jackson Illustration featured, Shore Magazine | 2010
Creative Services Award, The Times Media Company | 2008
Artist Of The Year, The Times Media Company | 2007
Honored by United Way for Ad Campaign, The Times Media Company | 2007 -
Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@ryanthemaker, member since 2013
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