Alexander Lyman Email & Phone Number

United States

Graphic Design Production focusing on business development for US Federal Government Contractors.

Mclean Va

Graphic designer for the firmwide marketing and communications team. Primary responsibility was to develop conceptual and information graphics for federal proposals using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office 365 products. Secondary roles included:• Development and operations of a graphic-focused content management system using Filemaker Pro and Javascript. Generated a custom metadata schema and lexicon to capture critical descriptors used for locating graphics based on… Show more Graphic designer for the firmwide marketing and communications team. Primary responsibility was to develop conceptual and information graphics for federal proposals using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office 365 products. Secondary roles included:• Development and operations of a graphic-focused content management system using Filemaker Pro and Javascript. Generated a custom metadata schema and lexicon to capture critical descriptors used for locating graphics based on full-text of the graphic and other key descriptors.• Supporting brand compliance by developing standard document templates for Word, PowerPoint, Illustrator, and InDesign for use within the marketing team and across the firm. Included programming support for the development of a custom Office toolbar to automate changes in use of branded color theme, font sets, and document labeling.• Developing internal tools for efficiency, including a client relationship management database to track job leads for the proposal support team and software tools for designers to automate various time-consuming processes. • Internal training for designers brought in from agencies for staff augmentation Show less

Computer Graphics Designer for business acquisition, web design, and knowledgebase development. Designed and illustrated graphics for winning proposals as a proposal graphic design contractor.Published the periodic newsletter for the Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter of the American Payroll Association.

Exhibition Designer—Created & maintained exhibition materials and infrastructure for trade show use promoting key products and services. Sales Management—Developed uniform standards of pricing and bidding, allowing for greater accuracy and detail.Product Development—Selected product lines, pricing, and corresponding sales strategies.Marketer—Primary representative of company as exhibitor at trade shows, increasing brand recognition and customer awareness of indoor air quality… Show more Exhibition Designer—Created & maintained exhibition materials and infrastructure for trade show use promoting key products and services. Sales Management—Developed uniform standards of pricing and bidding, allowing for greater accuracy and detail.Product Development—Selected product lines, pricing, and corresponding sales strategies.Marketer—Primary representative of company as exhibitor at trade shows, increasing brand recognition and customer awareness of indoor air quality concerns. Topical speaker at trade shows, presenting solutions for energy efficiency and health.Air Quality—Integrated air quality testing into sales and service programs, including product development and training for company staff.Service Technician—Diagnosed and Repaired various residential and commercial heating and air conditioning equipment. Consulted with homeowners on energy efficiency and air quality subjects, often recommending non-HVAC solutions. Show less

Freelance Graphic Designer

Co-founder of 24 Hour CompanyDesigned and published written and oral proposals for Government contractors, resulting in more than $5 billion in awards over a 6 year period. Managed publishing teams drawn from 24Hour Co. staff, customer staff, and temporary support, providing creative guidance and configuration management. Designed information-dense, multi-layered graphical style to display customer’s information. Contracted by technologies training company to… Show more Co-founder of 24 Hour CompanyDesigned and published written and oral proposals for Government contractors, resulting in more than $5 billion in awards over a 6 year period. Managed publishing teams drawn from 24Hour Co. staff, customer staff, and temporary support, providing creative guidance and configuration management. Designed information-dense, multi-layered graphical style to display customer’s information. Contracted by technologies training company to design new corporate identity, including logos, direct mailers, course outlines, letterhead, business cards and envelopes. Worked with national trade association to build convention marketing materials for 1998 convention, including postcards, direct mail brochures, conference programs, and a variety of signs and posters. Created original pieces of artwork for book/album/magazine covers, based on concepts dictated by customer. Show less