Riann Bender Email & Phone Number

Saint Petersburg, Fl, Us

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

In my current role with Principle, I create sign brand books showing size and placement of illustrations and graphics for a variety of exterior and interior signage, including signs, decals, window and door graphics. My responsibilities include preparing layouts and drawings in compliance with established template and design standards for global companies like SunTrust Bank, Cricket Wireless, Jeep, and T-Mobile as well as preparing, packaging, and delivering production-ready art files. Working with and coordinating across project managers, printers, and outside vendors, I ensure a smooth and efficient design process.

San Diego, Ca

In this role, I simultaneously managed up to 20 design projects at various creative stages whilemeeting all project deadlines. Working in both color and B/W interiors, I designed multi-mediumbranded CD/DVD packaging, book jackets, book interiors, card decks, ads, flyers, and digital web banners. I consistently achieved quality standards through detailed print review, blue line and match print approvals, meeting cross-functional project milestones, and maintaining the brand story throughout the design process.Select Professional Achievements:- As highlighted in my portfolio, I designed product packaging and surpassed creative vision ofrenowned authors: #1 New York Times author Anthony William, Medical Medium- Life ChangingFoods; #1 Amazon best-selling authors Dr. Joseph Mercola and Pete Evans Fat for Fuel, and best-selling author Wayne Dyer’s Daily Inspiration calendar.- Developed the eBook publishing process; I managed all eBook activities including conversionsubmission, providing publisher editing requests, completing HTML edits, and converting master files.- I documented new internal procedural guidelines and trained the design team on best-practices. I also developed and implemented a new employee training for the production artist position.

Orlando, Fl & San Diego, Ca

At Aquent, I created engaging advertising for internationally and nationally recognized brands. I met strict deadlines while managing numerous projects with detailed efficiency throughout the process including design, editing, revisions, and file conversions.Select Professional Achievements:- I created branded design work for Disney, Darden Restaurants, and Starwood Vacations featured on print flyers, high-end magazine ads, menu updates, and annual reports.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Graphic Design Technologies, 3.5

Activities and Societies: The Daily, School Newspaper

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Business/Commerce, General, 3.5

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society