Christopher Leonhardt
Graphic Designer
122 Junipero Avenue, Unit E - Long Beach, CA 90803
christopher.leonhardt@outlook.com - (562) 883-4804
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self - Long Beach, CA
March 2013 to Present
Responsibilities
Designs personalized business cards, logos, brochures, posters, magazine ads &
layouts, catalogs, POP displays, web banners, etc. for various clients.
Skills Used
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Work, PowerPoint
Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator
Visionaire Lighting - Rancho Dominguez, CA
November 2009 to March 2013
Responsibilities
• Developed and designed advertising, marketing materials and web graphics
• Created and distributed monthly newsletter to outside sales representatives
• Coordinated with various vendors to assure proper completion of projects
• Created renderings and PowerPoint presentations for the Sales Department
• Photographed lighting fixtures for use in print and online marketing materials
• Updated and maintained company website and social media sites
Graphics Specialist
PacifiCare - Cypress, CA
November 2004 to November 2009
Responsibilities
• Designed marketing materials for print and web
• Created posters and PowerPoint presentations to promote PacifiCare's Morale & Recognition Committee events which resulted in increased staff participation
• Designed visuals for dietitians for use at health fairs, new employee
orientations, safety training events, benefit fairs, etc
• Created presentations for management in Word and PowerPoint
• Trained new employees on computer systems and procedures
• Extracted weekly and monthly reports in Excel for management review
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
California State University - Los Angeles, CA
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Additional Information
Qualifications
•Highly focused creative talent, capable of producing professional designs which have lead to increased sales, customers, and/or membership for the client
•Able to work independently with minimal supervision while consistently maintaining a high level of production
•Exceptional communication skills which help to develop a positive team atmosphere
•Comprehensive understanding of digital and manual photography equipment