Michael is a multidisciplined designer with more than a decade of experience in drafting and graphic design. An expert in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, he can masterfully take any design from concept to final product, whether print, digital, broadcast, or physical.
Experience
Design Imagined
Nov 2021 – Present
Charlottesville, Virginia
Freelance Designer
At Design Imagined, we like to make eye catching marketing materials to help your business grow. We also work closely with you in developing the design you imagine and help build your brand identity. From printed material to online ads, we can do it all. Let us know what we can do to help you.
QUAD
Aug 2018 – Oct 2021
Phoenix, Arizona
Graphic Designer II
- Use knowledge of graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials.
- Design promotions, advertisements and instructional material.
- Generate and manipulates graphic images and text into a seamless media format.
- Remain abreast of technological advances in the field for use with in the organization.
- Multitask over a wide range of projects in a fast paced environment.
Freelance Art Direction
Jul 2015 – Aug 2017
Los Angeles, California
Production Designer
- Coordinated set dressing and props for film, television, and web content.
- Developed new designs for logos, posters and labels for physical props.
- Managed art department staff and coordinate daily tasks for the team.
- Worked with an assortment of Directors and Producers to meet their visual design needs.
- Responsible for the monitoring, resetting, repairing and cleaning props on set.
- Delivered (Pick-up and Return) physical elements to prop warehouses as needed.
Free Gift Book
Oct 2010 – Oct 2013
St. George, Utah
Graphic Designer
- Produced a 60-page coupon book on a bi-monthly basis.
- Built custom ads and coupons for dozens of local businesses.
- Coordinated delivery of final draft of booklet to printing press.
CIty of St. George - Recreation Division
Oct 2008 – Dec 2012
St. George, Utah
Graphic Designer
- Provided graphic designs and marketing collateral for all Recreation events.
- Created promotional campaigns, materials, signage, video and web content.
- Generated annual brochures and booklets for seasonal programs.
- Captured events on digital media and edited for online distribution.
- Designed flyers, banners, shirt logos, and tickets for recreation events.
Townes Site Engineering
Aug 2004 – Apr 2007
Chesterfield, Virginia
Engineering Draftsman & Graphic Designer
- Created civil engineering plans for proposed subdivisions & roadways.
- Produced maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys.
- Delivered plans to county offices and other municipalities.
- Designed marketing materials for various projects to promote corporate abilities.
- Corrected drafted plans to meet changes from government office revisions.
- Developed landscape plans using Illustrator as a Freelance Designer.
Education
Utah Tech University
Aug 2013 – May 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Academy of Art University
Aug 2006 – May 2008
Undergraduate, Film & Television
Peidmont Virginia Community College
Aug 1995 – May 2000
Associates in Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting