John M. Murphy Email & Phone Number

Greater Springfield, Ma

Improving Logistics and Supply Chain Productivity, Performance, and Security. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes delivers the industry’s most complete offering of cloud-based logistics and supply chain management solutions.

Toronto, Canada Area (Remote From Massachusetts)

Working closely with the Descartes Digital Marketing Team to expand digital and print marketing efforts for Descartes Systems and their acquisitions. I continue to oversee the ongoing design, growth and development of Descartes/Datamyne's websites in the US and South America. Recently completed building the UI for Descartes online support portal utilizing CSS. Regularly develop Divi as well as other themed WordPress websites on WPEngine, create various print and digital assets, landing pages, etc. BrightEdge SEO Certified. Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Click Dimensions. Advanced CSS Flexbox and CSS Grid.

Miami Fl - (Remote Form Massachusetts)

Continuined to help build Datamyne, Inc. into the leading player in international trade intelligence. I oversaw the ongoing growth and development of Datamyne's five websites in the US and South America. I worked closely with the Digital Marketing team supporting and helping expand their digital and print marketing efforts. I converted a WordPress site into a responsive mobile-friendly site, created a WordPress child theme micro-site for "Preparing for Trade with Cuba 2016 Conference – Miami" http://www.datamyne.com/preparing-for-trade-with-cuba-2016/ and created an online user exchange site so that users could share ideas to improve the product.

Maintained consistency and quality across multiple channels followed design/brand standards. Created content on a project basis for clients utilizing original print/web/digital assets. Continued to build familiarity with a variety of media and presentation avenues to present and sell ideas to clients. Regularly worked in the TV/video/animation storyboarding/creation/editing process.Developed a strong understanding of responsive design/CSS media queries and a comprehensive understanding of technical specs for digital visuals. Enhanced a knowledge of project scope and budget specifications. Continued to work independently and in collaboration with teammates. Guided other designers and coach junior level designers.Enhanced proficiency working with HTML/CSS/Java script and some PHP.Created and edited databases with php/myAdmin.Used MAMP to build local server based websites.Developed an understanding of the utilization of APIsEmployed industry standard applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud. Trusted as a dependable WordPress Multisite Super Admin, built themes from scratch, templates, landing pages utilizing html and PHP.Utilized skills in digital content management systems: Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, Sitefinity. Utilized skills in B2B marketing automation systems: Pardot, ClickDimensions, Manticore.Worked with copywriters to design/build set up email blasts, A/B test, and send to specific lists.Utilized a wide variety of graphics production equipment and supplies including personal computer, phone, tablets and desktop web design/publishing/graphics software.

Handled multiple projects from concept through completion across all digital and print media. Created printed collateral including but limited to: full color magazine ads, posters, brochures, folders, billboards, banners, trade show graphics, trade show booth design. Created digital collateral including but limited to: web-sites, banner ads, micro-sites, HTML emails, e-newsletters, animation and video. Utilized an eagerness to push conceptual thinking according to the latest design and technology trends through solid understanding of visual design principles to create unique user experiences. Collaborated with clients, account managers, social media content creators, copywriters, developers, printers, photographers, as well as other designers to deliver digital assets for products and services across multiple lines of business. Incorporated best practices and research to promote the best user experience to drive the best results that target audience’s demands. Developed an understanding of both the challenges and opportunities of various media channels. Employed creative brainstorming with brand/campaign as guidelines. Pushed idea generation and exploration to perform complex creative concept developments. Developed innovative, creative, and results-oriented marketing products by discerning and visually interpreting complex business concepts.Understood and utilized guidelines for brands and campaigns ensuring visual presentation and art direction support the end strategy. Created campaigns for client projects through concept development , designs/layouts.Elevated the aesthetic and constantly evolved while supporting the comprehensive brand direction in digital and print mediums. Stayed relevant by auditing digital trends and visual design with emergent technology trends.

Bfa, Graphic Design/Fine Art

Activities and Societies: Mortarboard

Associates Degree In Fine Art/Graphic Design, Design And Visual Arts