Bryan Akers Email & Phone Number

Provide photography, image retouching, and creative consultant services to a global client base. Completed imagery used for commercial and exhibition purposes.Clients include (not limited to):TargetBeats ElectronicsCleveland GuardiansABB Inc.Health Express Urgent CareRestore Hyper Wellness

Strongsville, Ohio

• Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment | Developed process automations to improve efficiencies | Offered cross-functional support I Provided sound judgment and thoughtful solutions |.
• Utilized Photoshop and proprietary software to provide image visualization services to field reps with national sales opportunities. Delivered innovative digital and print output to support the generation of.
• Assumed the role of primary colorizing artist, adjusting images for various marketing collateral which supported the Glidden brand in Home Depot and Walmart.
• Created an image-tracking database which utilizes metadata to store descriptive and searchable information for all files acquired for marketing projects. Trained ten associates on the process.
• Designed custom AppleScripts which enabled the department to automate processes and exceed deadline expectations. Assisted internal associates with the creation of custom Photoshop actions and scripts.
• Produced screen capture training videos to assist with technical developments.

• Quality control maintenance of all products within a closed-circuit, color managed environment. Includes file management/archival, color assurance and multiple prepress functions.
• Scanned original artwork and converted to press-ready format. Provided image enhancement services in Photoshop to increase visual appeal of CMYK imagery.
• Achieved 99% accuracy rate while providing quality checks for card and specialty products before releasing files to printing plants.
• Maintained 99% accuracy rate on Uniform Product Code (UPC) placement for card product.