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 | Multitasked effectively• 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 multimillion dollar annual revenue.• 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.