Mark A. Wood
5 Park Drive
Bryant, Arkansas 72022
cell: 501.517.6275
mwood00@sbcglobal.net
Online Portfolio: http://markwood.pixpasites.com
CAREER DESCRIPTION
My goals as a graphic designer are to spark INTEREST, to make a CONNECTION and to gain TRUST. With 20 years experience in graphic design, I provide effective online and print graphics solutions for internaland external clients. My versatility, having worked in a variety of design environments including ad agencies, corporations and associations, allows me to be a can-do graphic designer with high standards and a strong work ethic.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.F.A. in Graphic Design, December 1987
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cheyenne Industries, Inc. / Frank Fletcher Companies, 2004 – 2011
Little Rock, Arkansas
Art Director/Manager responsible for in-house creative development, digital photography, photo manipulation, design and production of company websites, print ads, graphics and packaging for company products. Involved with the product development and design team designing home lighting and bathroom accessory products for the marketplace which included my designs being prototyped for mass production.Created a digital product photo and graphics database which improved sales staff support for enhanced advertising and marketing needs.
Hendershott Museum Consultants, Inc., 2000 – 2004
Little Rock, Arkansas
Art Director performing all creative design, photo direction, scanning, layout and production of company catalogs, advertising and website needs. Created and maintained a substantial image database required for proper department flow which included a daily back-up. Maintained and improved continuity between printed material and web inventoried items by enhancing product photography and catalog design. Performed all software/hardware updates, software training and technical problem solving on all office computers.
The Peerless Group of Graphics Services, 1995 – 2000
Little Rock, Arkansas
Graphic Designer with responsibilities including creative development of customer ideas into a tangible product, perform all aspects, from conceptualizing, typesetting, photo direction, file creation, management and final job production producing high quality solutions for company clients. Utilized in-house printing department to gain control of the proper pre-press and production workflow in relation to the files being created for optimum output. Maximized job consistency and satisfaction through detailed customer communication while also providing technical support for in-house and client files.
SKILLS
Familiar with Mac OS/Windows design related software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,
Dreamweaver, Acrobat, InDesign, PageMaker and QuarkXpress. Experienced with digital photography, scanners, silk-screen and offset printing, image setters, darkroom techniques, pre-press workflow, digital and traditional drawing and painting techniques.