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MICHAEL BREWER
152 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 - (845) 226-7406
- michael@flashfwrd.com
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Professional
candidate that is motivated, creative, and imaginative. Skilled
at interpreting clients' ideas, possess excellent communication
and problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail. Extensive background
in graphic design, print production, and advertising, marketing and digital photography.
Works well under pressure. Able to accept constructive criticism.
Up to date with current market trends.
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Macintosh OSX,
InDesign CS, Quark Xpress, Illustrator CS and Photoshop CS, Microsoft Office Macintosh OSX,
InDesign Nikon D80 - Portrait and product photography (examples: www.flashfwrd.com)
EXPERIENCE
May Sky Inc 2006 - Present
Art Director
- Conceptualize, design and present advertising campaigns to clients.
- Responsible for creating and adhering to clients brand initiatives.
- Logo design, print advertising, brochures, business cards, etc.
- Produce photography for use in ad materials; product and lifestyle images.
Trans
World Entertainment 2003 - 2006
Graphic Designer
- Design and
produce period promotions for 900+ retail music stores.
- Involved
in all aspects of holiday promotions from the initial creative
to the final printed products.
- Create designs
for multiple medias including newspaper, magazine, brochure, etc.
- Work with
diverse departments to create marketing and design strategies
tailored to their products.
- Work directly
with music, movie and game production companies handling art material
and managing copyright compliance and final design approvals.
Fynsworth Alley Records
2001 - 2003
Marketing
& Design Coordinator/Office Manager
- Responsible
for initial CD design layouts, proofing and printing.
- Coordinated
all marketing materials with PR company and sought out new marketing
opportunities.
- Managed
Internet website including all updates.
- Scheduled
interviews, chats and contests for website.
- Managed
web, distributor, and artist sales.
Trans
World Entertainment
1997 - 2001
Marketing & Co-op Coordinator/Print Buyer/Store Manager
- Created
marketing opportunities and solicited funding from recording labels.
- Implemented
a quote system for printers to bid for jobs lowering printing
costs and increasing jobs.
- Radio and
print buyer for 900+ stores.
- Coordinated
all printed materials for 900+ stores.
- Managed
a high performance ($2.5 million per year) retail store and 12+
employees.
Rainbow
Records
1991 - 1997
Music Buyer/Advertising
Coordinator/Store Manager
- Responsible
for buying multiple genres of music for a 6-store retail chain.
- Coordinated
all marketing materials with PR company and sought out new marketing
opportunities.
- Radio and
print buyer for a 6-store retail chain.
- Coordinated
inventory and fixtures purchased for new store openings.
- Managed
a high performance retail store ($2.5 million per year).
The
Musicland Group 1986 - 1991
District Advisor/Store
Manager
- Liaison
between District Supervisor and 30+ stores.
- Reported
district sales, budget information and promotional results for
the district to the corporate office.
- Managed
a high performance retail store ($2 million per year).
EDUCATION
Philadelphia
Art Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Graphic Design Major - Dean's List
PROFFESSIONAL
TRAINING
- Media Marketing
Strategies - Marketing Seminar
- College
Music Seminar - Retail Seminar Advisor
- Lou LaPena Photography - Completed Instruction
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