Jared Salasberry Email & Phone Number

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Us

Iowa City

• Lead and manage a team of talented graphic designers and multimedia specialists, directing them to create effective and innovative pieces on behalf of the University of Iowa.• Clear any obstacles for my team, allowing them to focus on doing what they do best: creating.• Create branding and design for high-end donor programs, engagement opportunities, and events celebrating the University of Iowa, focusing on donor and alumni engagement.• Help to mold the future state of the team and continue to steer our programs and initiatives to new and exciting territory.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER (October 2015 - September 2017)• Train incoming graphic designers in a variety of skills necessary to perform their daily tasks.• Create and maintain documentation in all necessary areas.• Develop new products and procedures to enhance the services provided to clients.• Create long-term plans for achieving greater success of the department.• Maintain client load and standard design duties.INTERIM SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER (October 2014 - September 2015)• Aid in creation and implementation of department best practices in direct mail and HTML email coding.• Manage and assist team of graphic designers in day-to-day duties.• Maintain client load and standard design duties.GRAPHIC DESIGNER (July 2013 - October 2014)• Create both print and digital designs for non-profits and universities in need of fundraising services.• Communicate with clients to aid in determining the best formats and designs to fit their needs.• Stay up to date with and maintain latest best practices in direct mail and HTML email coding.• Communicate with print vendors on projects throughout the proofing process.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Collaboratively work to assemble and display edited content for a completed product, and exercise control over the design, layout and appeal of Gazette news products in accordance with Gazette style. Design layouts, graphics, and photo illustrations for SourceMedia Group print products including The Gazette and Hoopla weekly entertainment magazine.

Newton, Ia

Responsible for designing artwork for various applications including booklets, t-shirts, pens, and other advertising media for both local and national clients.