CONTACT ME

ANDREWDESIGN1@MSN.COM

PH 208.484.1369

3102 E MACKAY DR
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

EDUCATION

BYU IDAHO REXBURG ID.
ASSOCIATES in Fine Art


BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY BOISE, ID.
BACHELOR of FINE ARTS in Graphic Design
Dean’s List


SKILLS

ADOBE CC
DIGITAL AND PRINT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC SPEAKING
PROFESSIONAL ARTIST
    DIGITAL
    CARICATURES    
    ACRYLICS
    WATERCOLOR
    PEN & INK
EAGLE SCOUT


VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

CAMP RAINBOW GOLD
CHILDHOOD CANCER CAMPS
BSA LEADER
BOULDER CREST RETREAT
WELLNESS CENTER DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR NATION’S COMBAT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

 

LIKES AND HOBBIES

MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY IS MY LIFE
MOUNTAIN BIKING
SKIING (WATER & SNOW)
AVID SPORTS FAN (COLLEGE AND PRO FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, HOCKEY)
FISHING
MOTO CROSS WITH MY SONS
PUZZLES
RC CARS

WORK EXPERIENCE

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGN LEAD
PAE BOISE, IDAHO  
2008 – 2016     

  • Design lead for the re-branding of Trancite Logic Systems and A-TSolutions, including logo design and brand collateral
  • Involved in 2 company acquisitions and re-branding of multiple software products for government agencies, military divisions, corporate entities and state and local agencies including police, fire, investigation and insurance
  • Lead and review all designed creative collateral to ensure brand continuity and market effectiveness
  • Produce and manage all creative internal and external corporate marketing materials including videos graphics, print advertisements, ad slicks, apparel, trade-show materials, client training materials, stakeholder presentations, and more
  • Create informational graphics, presentations, apps, and displays to promote internal company messaging and support external client instructional material
  • Design and create user interface icons and layouts for multiple software programs on multiple platforms
  •  Design Power Point and PDF presentations with strategic concepts for Executive Staff to communicate initiatives to employees or to investors, and support leadership in brand management, business growth, and market penetration
  • Initiate, establish, and grow client and vendor relationships on various media platforms while expanding corporate creative capabilities and avenues
  • Develop strategic messaging and accompanying graphics for market penetration based on executive strategic goals
  • Analyze, adjust, and streamline creative team processes and procedures, while developing new capabilities

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Design lead and key member for the JATAC I, II, and III contract win valued over $250M
  • Responsible for the proposal graphics of multiple government contract wins
  • Currently maintain a secret clearance
  • Personal thank you note for creative work from Ken Falke, CEO A-TSolutions

 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR         
KB FABRICATION BOISE, IDAHO
2006-2008           

  • Responsible for all design and marketing material, both print and multimedia. I managed employee relations and developed all marketing strategies. Tasks and projects include: website, brochures, identity packages, advertising, branding, marketing and creative solutions.
  • Helped my 4 year old son battle and defeat Leukemia while maintaining a productive and good work relationship with employer
  • Manage and expand all client and vendor relations while expanding and building the company brand
  • Developed a brand by web design, brochures, advertising, vehicle graphics, mailers and other creative solutions

 

GRAPHIC DESIGN / PRODUCTION MANAGER
STARMEDIA PROMOTIONS BOISE, IDAHO
2000 – 2006

  • Manage a staff of seven production employees, responsible for schedules, hiring, and culture
  • Manage both the design department and sign department while overseeing quality control and deadlines
  • Marketing, advertising and design productions for apparel, signs, promotions, and print
  • Creative marketing strategies developed to increase sales at high schools and promoting small to mid-size businesses
  • Developed apparel lines for sports teams and clubs by making the process efficient for the end customer

 

GRAPHIC DESIGN
MURIE DESIGN GROUP BOISE, IDAHO
1996-2000

  • Some projects I managed were Cactus Pete's Casino, Micron Annual Report, Smith Sport Optics catalog and packaging and Volant Ski's Skin design. I was a inhouse illustrator and creative source.
  • Manage and develop a core group of clients : Cactus Pete’s Casino, Micron Annual Report, Smith Sport Optics catalog and packaging and Valaunt Skis Skin design.
  • In house illustrator and on staff artist
  • Developed craft while attending Boise State University
  • Worked and collaborated with other designers in a team effort to accomplish various creative goals and achievements
  • Prepared all files printed for pre-press

 

OWNER
ANDREW DESIGN BOISE, IDAHO              
1996 – Present

  • Successfully manage all aspects of the business from customer relations to final output
  • Duties include: accounting, business purchasing and invoicing, meeting directly with customers and various vendors and supply outlets, creative direction, design production and all activities pertained to a small on person design shop