John York
About Me
Profile:
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Diverse graphic designer with 31 years of experience
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Reputation of a “can-do” attitude at each new career opportunity
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Broadened skill set as a team player and team leader
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Execution of graphic design skills have grown exponentially and have kept pace by becoming proficient in new software and techniques
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Managed work flow for various art departments in different markets
Achievements:
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Co-chaired the creation of new software to expedite business-to-business access to shipping data with the end result saving the company over $50,000 per year thereafter on phone support staff.
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Established production procedures at several companies and saved thousands of dollars on timelines by bringing design projects in-house and eliminating overhead expenses.
Technical Skills:
Expert level user in the following software:
Apple Macintosh:
-Adobe Illustrator 2023 27.0.1
-Adobe Photoshop 2023 24.0.1
-Adobe InDesign CC2018
-QuarkXPress
MS Windows:
-Microsoft Office XP/PC
-NetObjects Fusion
-PhotoImpact XL
-Adobe Pagemaker
Education:
Murray State University; Murray, KY
BS, Graphic Design
Awards:
-AAFCO Certificate of Appreciation 2018 - Pet Food Label Modernization Workgroups
-Aftermarket Business Magazine
Gold Award 1997 - Automotive Aftermarket Global Design Award for Bridgestone/Firestone brochure
-Paducah Art Gallery ; Paducah, KY
Honorable Mention - mixed media/abstract