Profile A confident and creative graphic designer who is self-motivated, self-sufficient and comes to you with a strong background in both print and digital media design. Russ has worked extensively in the insurance and travel industries developing high end business to business and consumer facing designs. He is detail oriented, and has comprehensive, expert knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft office and the latest web technologies. Possessing a get it done attitude while not compromising on quality means that he will always maximize the impact of any marketing project. As a hard-working and ambitious individual he has no problem following instructions from directors and communicating with customers. Currently he is looking to join a creative team of designers, and to work for a company that only hires the best.

Experience Graphic Designer, Selective Insurance, Branchville, NJ – 2004 - 2015Created and managed the development of collateral materials – large brochures, magazine and newspaper ads, flyers, Power Point graphics and templates, postcards, trade show banners, infographics, eMarketing files and internet/intranet web design. Initiated the creation of large media signs including the Geoffrey-Tron in Times Square, as well as signage in multiple NFL and NCAA stadiums and arenas. Collaborated on projects throughout the year with employees from various levels of the company, from managers to top executives, ensuring multiple projects were completed on time and within brand standards. Instructed and advised the junior designer in her day to day responsibilities and provided guidance on design techniques and methodologies.

Graphic Designer, World Access Service Corp, New York, NY – 1999 - 2003Played a leading role in designing all materials needed from the entire marketing & communications department. Executed full color brochures, trade show displays, intranet/internet pages, magazine and newspaper ads, and logo design. Responsibilities also included being on press with 4 color print jobs at different printing locations.

Graphic Designer, Aviation International News – 1998 - 1999Independently designed and executed page layouts for a monthly, international business aviation news magazine. In addition to creating appealing layouts, responsibilities also included formatting text and proofreading, as well as scanning and color-correcting photos and final proofs.

Graphic Designer Lib/Go Travel Inc, Ramsey, NJ – 1992 - 1995Collaborative team member in a fast paced high volume design department. Designed multiple full page advertisements for major newspapers across the country. Developed and created full color brochures for many travel destinations.

Education Richard Stockton College – Graphic Design / Environmental StudiesBergen Community College – Graphic DesignVarious seminars and workshops for the latest software and design ideas

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RussellMiller Graphic Designer

104 Fox CourtDingmans Ferry, PA 18328Mobile Phone:973.670.4472Email:TheCreativeMiller@gmail.comWebsite:thecreativemiller.com

Skills Creative thinkingProject managementLeadershipCommunicationTime managementPhotographyWeb designDesign software including:

Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Bridge, Acrobat as well as Microsoft Office.

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