DANIEL BELL CREATIVE

OBJECTIVE

Position as a creative graphic design artist, requiring strong visual, conceptual and problem solving skills; utilizing the ability to organize and translate strategic, yet innovative ideas, into realities utilizing a broad skill-set.

SKILL-sET

• Creates and develops ideas and visual solutions from concept sketches, to layout stages, through final applications.
• Natural eye for layout spacing, balance and color for cohesion across all digital platforms.
• Effectively handles multiple tasks and meets hard-deadlines.
• Works well in an interactive team environment of other designers, artists, printers, installers, product managers, etc.
• Experience in 4C/Pantone printing on all medias and substrates.
• Strong hand-rendering and fine-arts skills in all non digital art genres.

APPLICATIONS

• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• MS Office

EXPERIENCE

TRIVIUM ALUMINUM PACKAGING // LITHOGRAPHER - OFFSET PRINTER / Youngstown, OH / 04-24 > PRESENT
• Operate lithography (printing) equipment on aluminum containers based on artwork and layout specifications for name-brand corporations.
• Oversee production in compliance with quality assurance procedures by matching target registration and color.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on all related lithography equipment (base-coater / printer / over-varnish) including control panels, inkwells, form rollers, plates, blankets, pins, mandrels and overall machine timing.

DANIEL BELL CREATIVE // FREELANCE DESIGNER + OWNER / Sharon, PA / 02-19 > PRESENT
• Created, designed and facilitated logos, brand identity, in-house materials, menus, photography, social, digital and printed ads, websites and graphic installations for a variety of nationwide customers.

ER2 IMAGE GROUP // SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER + SALES LIAISON / Hanover Park, IL / 09-07 > 02-19
• Designed and facilitated the production of graphics for high-end, digital large format national print firm.
• Created and produced graphics for events, trade shows, interior and exterior signage, vehicle wraps and POP displays.
• Met directly with clients, to be directly involved in the creation and application of all their graphic needs.
• Facilitated communications between sales and design departments in day to day operations, reducing errors.
• Initiated procedures and built manuals to maximize efficiency between the sales, design and production departments.
• Met all deadlines and exceeded expectations in a very high-demand, fast-paced environment.

THE RED CANARY // ART DIRECTOR / Chicago, IL / 02-08 > 02-13
• Created, designed and directed the logos, brand identity and visual concept of swanky, urban gastro-lounge and bar.
• Designed all in-house materials, menus, interior artwork and feel; including an original hand painted mural inside the lounge.
• Facilitated all digital and print marketing materials, weekly advertising, event flyers, social media invites and assets.

KUSI NEWS-TV // SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / San Diego, CA / 08-01 > 06-07
• Produced live television news broadcast graphics in a fast-paced, always changing environment.
• Facilitated and designed television and print ads for the station, broadcast specials, local events and businesses.
• Created sales and marketing brochures, talent 1-sheets, broadcast calendars and PowerPoint graphics.

VIRBAC CORP. // GRAPHIC DESIGNER / Fort Worth, TX / 03-00 > 04-01
• Designed and produced veterinary corporate brand identity, labeling, packaging, marketing and advertising.
• Created national distributor magazine ads and produced trade show sales materials.
• Coordinated photo-shoots of product lines for launches and purchasing catalogs.

OUR GANG’S LOUNGE // ART DIRECTOR / Sharon, PA / 09-99 > Present
• Created, designed and directed new visual concept, logos, branding and art direction of home town restaurant and bar.
• Designed website and all in-house materials, menus, interior and exterior signage.
• Facilitated all digital and print marketing materials, local program advertising, event flyers, social media invites and assets.

OSBORNE SIGN CO. // GRAPHIC DESIGNER / Transfer, PA / 09-99 > 03-00
• Designed and produced interior and exterior graphics, corporate logos and general signage.
• Gained experience with die-cut adhesive vinyls, enamel-based paints and printing on various surfaces.
• Met hard-deadlines and learned to work in a fast-paced, production based environment.

IN-SCHOOL FREELANCE // STUDENT ARTIST / Western PA & Eastern OH / 08-96 > 09-99
• Created and produced hand-drawn illustrations of homes to be framed, displayed and/or reproduced as holiday cards.
• Designed and hand-painted local custom artwork and murals; including an elaborate 30 ft. x 30 ft. interior home mural.

EDUCATION

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH // Pittsburgh, PA / 97-99
• Associates in Specialized Technology - Majoring in Graphic Design

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request