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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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