Clayton Mcelhaney Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

Graphic design and production for a busy nonprofit children’s hospital and ambulatory care center. Daily projects include creation, layout and graphics for publication, including creating concept, design and production of Scottish Rite for Children brochures, event collateral of all types, signage, logos, t-shirts, signs, posters and compelling printed materials all within brand guidelines and specifications.• Layout and execute posters and/or event displays, event/sponsorship collateral as well as digital media marketing pieces for medical, internal and external Scottish Rite functions, following project from concept design, layout and proofing, to final printing and delivery; Reviews and evaluates pre- and post-production samples for quality and execution• Provide digital graphics services for such items as photographic enhancement and retouching, file conversion, animations, and web optimized content; Creates print and digital materials for PR and internal communications, including brochures, ads, and announcements; Strong understanding of print and digital production-ready file setup and delivery• Provide visual content through PowerPoint presentations, interactive DVDs, and digital video for luncheons, speakers groups and outside functions • Maintains and organizes digital assets; Coordinates with print vendors and photographers; Mentors junior designers; Regularly shares and discusses work with creative staff

Ft. Worth, Tx

Production Coordinator/Display Designer: Designed point-of-purchase displays for consumer electronics while meeting compliance standards for over fifteen major retailers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Designed presentation cases for tradeshows and provided pallet configurations for club store proposals.• Promoted products, branding and company image through appealing displays to increase visibility and sales; included designing, acquiring bids, purchasing, scheduling, proofing and launching• Researched market trends, product details and key messaging to maximize buyer appeal• Worked with printers, plastics manufacturers and metal fabricators to mass produce chosen designs• Monitored vendor production schedules and ensured quality was delivered to customers• Maintained Image Link website for marketing department • Processed purchase orders for the marketing, and special handling departments • Provided design support in product packaging, print ads, web banners and product specification sheets • Oversaw all projects from idea sketch to implementation

Carrollton, Tx

Managed the layout and production staff. Supervised the company’s first online graphic inventory. Designed overall promotional products and marketing ads. Developed departmental budget and operated within budget parameters. • Spearheaded the purchase of departmental equipment, resulting in less outsourcing and higher profit margins• Developed estimates for graphic jobs • Provided graphic support for custom exhibits, retail environments and merchandising units• Supervised the shipping of graphics and traveled to trade shows to provide continued graphic support• Developed department floor plan for optimal workflow

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsible for graphic layout of convention and trade show graphics. Maintained optimal print quality of graphics produced.

Dallas, Tx

Supervised the design and layout of the Meetings Department materials. Formulated and reported daily project status for myself and other designers. Aided in department training and taught trouble-shooting methods and technical knowledge of graphic design and software packages.