Gary Johnson
5304 Chenault Ave.
Orlando, FL 32839
407.341.1155
My technical experience includes experience in Mac and PC-based graphic design software utilizing the following: Adobe InDesign, Quark XPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Power Point, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash and Microsoft Word. Also experienced in CSS and HTML.
I have received eight Addy Awards, including Best of Show in 2003.
Senior Graphic Designer
MyMediaWorks Advertising, Orlando, FL 2006-2009
- Designed new packaging, branding and campaigns for real estate and finance clients
- Designed lengthy convention brochures and all convention graphics for large annual meetings
- Created direct mail, sales and fulfillment training materials
- Worked in Adobe Creative Suite and HTML to design email blasts, landing pages and banner ads
Assistant Marketing Director/ Graphic Designer
Colonial Properties Trust, Orlando, FL 2004-2005
- Planned and executed numerous special events at shopping centers
- Developed a strategic marketing plan for 1.1 million square foot Orlando Fashion Square
- Responsible for creating and implementing a $700,000 budget
- Responsible for designing all print advertising for CPT’s central Florida retail properties
- Advertising consisted of direct mail, 4-color magazine, B/W newspaper, and on site graphics
- Wrote monthly newsletters, press releases and advertising copy
colonialprop.com
Art Director
Fairway Outdoor Advertising, Raleigh, NC 1997-2004
- Responsible for creative development for nation’s fifth largest outdoor advertising company
- Worked on a daily basis with sales force, national, regional and local clients
- Managed Art Department to include balancing the budget, procurement of software and supplies, and maintaining the proper inventory for cost savings
- Consulted with large format printers for company to ensure savings
- Earned eight Addy Awards including 2003 Best of Print and Best of Show
fairwayoutdoor.com
Education:
University of South Carolina, 1988
B.A. in Journalism: Major in Advertising,
Minor in Hospitality/Tourism Marketing
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