David Guidry Email & Phone Number

Kenner, La

Prepress, design and production for a large custom printer specializing in the application of vehicle fleet graphics, small to large scale vehicle wraps, signage and fine arts poster screen printing.

Worked with engineers to create renderings of our pumps and pump packages. Photographed all of the customer packages and archived the images for Marketing and Engineering portfolios. As a member of the marketing team, I created all of the literature, sales booklets, tally books, website graphics, business cards, promotional items & trade show material including show banners, booth layouts and social media banners. Started with the company in inside sales/marketing. Promoted to inside sales manager. Headed up the marketing department and eventually moved to a roll where I assisted inside sales.

As graphic designer, I created all documents that had to do with sales & marketing. Created web page both design and content. Worked closely with the president on all aspects of the business. As marketing coordinator, worked with all clients branding and printed material. Coordinated all of marketing material with the client’s production staff for all trade shows that we attended. As account manager, I handled all aspects of client relations for specific trades shows. As technician, I traveled extensively handling and receiving freight and administering our sales equipment. Met with hundreds of clients at show-site to help them with our lead retrieval equipment and its use.

One of two working artist in a full service graphic design firm. Handled multiple projects under tight deadlines. Created Logos, Illustrations, & Packaging design. Worked on projects for such clients as Marriott, Dixie Produce, Chef Paul Prudhomme Magic Seasoning Blends, and multiple retail stores. Maintained in-house computer network. Coordinated regular backups of all work in shop.

Conceptualized layout of quarterly promotions. Initiated in-house production of marketing materials by installing and maintaining PowerMac computer and related hardware. Published seasonal sales flyers, line cards, fax flyers and other sales promotions.Promoted to Marketing Director after a year as Graphic Designer. As a Marketing Director, coordinated marketing activities:• Administered production of 800 page catalog;• Responsible for the quarterly marketing program;• Coordinated installation of HP Vectra XU catalog workstation;• Cut catalog production time in half;• Collected co-op advertising money for the quarterly promotions.

magazine ads. Scheduled artwork with traffic coordinator and met all deadlines. Conceptualized design for two clients for special events. Additional responsibilities included:• Handled jobs for large accounts;• Inspected all outgoing artwork for every job;• Worked directly with art directors.

Managed art department including all design and illustration, as well as, operated and maintained computer equipment. Coordinated billing, bidding and delivery for all jobs.

Responsible for scheduling and coordinating projects within the art department. Published business cards, letterheads, slides, logos, brochures and newsletters for the LSU Medical Center community.

As graphic designer, created recruiting posters, department logos, alumni magazine and a award winning newsletter. Communicated with department administrators and assistant chancellors.Promoted to Coordinator of Publications, after eight months as graphic designer. As coordinator of publications, accomplishments were: • Published entire alumni magazine;• Chaired meetings on design and publishing of several campus events;• Won awards for Disability Awareness week campaigns.

Conceptualized designs for marketing material for professional baseball teams, NBA teams, carnival balls and festivals. Coordinated and scheduled artwork with six artists.

Bachelor Of Arts In Graphic Design, Graphic Design

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