Michael Whaley Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

United States

• Independent graphic designer focusing on individuals and small business• Projects include posters, web banners, logos, and stationery - if I've never made it before I figure it out.• Also a commissioned fine artist and illustrator

Raleigh, North Carolina

• Ensure clear communication between customers and internal stakeholders• Create designs for custom graphics orders• Help manage design department workflow• Build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and trade partners• Lead meetings in the production manager's absence• Ensure work orders are correct before they are filed on our server as knowledge management• Perform quality checks and sign off on completed work

Raleigh, North Carolina

• Managed on-site contract print shop for Wake County Government offices• Managed and ordered inventory, managed workflow, and operated digital presses• Prepared detailed quotes for customers• Received orders and ensured deadlines were met• Checked quality and worked within county government parameters• Provided quality customer service as the primary customer contact

Durham, North Carolina

• Created original trade show display designs• Printed on a variety of media, also revised proofs and built relatioships with clients• Prioritized workflow, working with other departments to stay on schedule• Hands-on experience with trade show display design and production• Frequently helped other departments to ensure top quality and guarantee timely delivery

Dayton, New Jersey

• Lead graphic designer for the largest AlphaGraphics on the east coast• Worked directly with clients ranging in size from national corporations to individuals• Grew the shop's design capabilities and took on bigger projects during my tenure• Extensive experience in offset pre-press file preparation, worked in all departments including printing and binding• Directly involved in-house production departments in the design process to guarantee the best realization of the final design on paper• Hands-on experience in printing technology, also functioned as primary copywriter

Master'S Degree, Project Management, 3.88

WCU has one of the most rigorous MPM programs in the country. I attended school online and fulfilled a demanding courseload while working.

Bs, Visual Communications, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Art Club President, Gallery Intern at LUMP Gallery/Projects of Raleigh, NCMy education included photography.

Coursework, Print Production And Imaging Technology

I attended Chowan College (now Chowan University) as a Printing Communication major for just under two years.