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Latham, New York, United States

• Product branding, including renderings through implementation on the physical product.• liaising with departments to determine their requirements and budget.• managing different department's proposals from design, print, and production• working with multiple departments, briefing, and advising them about the design style, format, print production, and timescales.• developing concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites• determining size and arrangement of copy and illustrative material, as well as font style and size• preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief.• reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required• liaising with external printers regularly to ensure deadlines are met, and material is printed to the highest quality.• provide a professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines.• provide an understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment when providing design suggestions.• create short videos and animations that support the company's branding and messaging.• create infographics that explain the company’s relationships, products, and business objectives.• create and provide CAD drawing renderings from Creo Parametric into realistic animation work or stills using KeyShot, Blender, and or SolidWorks for engineering and our marketing efforts nationally or internationally.• design factory wall art for the innovations center and factory wall spaces

Albany, New York, United States

• Managed digital assets and transfer of files for all types of design project• Worked on responsive web design, social media, video editing• Photography, retouching, photo restoration• Created logos, business cards, posters, postcards, brochures, and newsletters• Established trusting relationships with designers, vendors, and key clients• Used Mail Chimp for marketing campaigns• Worked with Google Analytics to assess the effectiveness of the website and other marketing efforts• Created Facebook advertisements to promote clients business and target specific audiences• Worked with nonprofit organizations to provide graphics for WordPress, Instagram, Facebook, and other digital platforms• Created user interfaces for clients in England, focusing on simplicity, clarity, consistency, familiarity, and visual hierarchy• User Research, built persona’s, site maps, interaction prototypes, user interface kits• Constructed storyboards and wireframes for several websites• Worked in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirementsFreelance Graphic Designer - Here are the links for my profiles and work:Simkin Graphics: https://www.simkingraphics.com Behance: https://www.behance.net/stephensimde4dWord Press: https://stephensimkin.wordpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simkingraphics/Look sharp: https://profiles.looksharp.com/1649850-stephen-simkin

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Freelance Graphic Designer - Create brochure designs with InDesign.• Developed numerous marketing programs (brochures, info-graphics, presentations) while guaranteeing that they exceeded the expectations of the client• Implemented consistent style guides for various design projects

St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

Works collaboratively with Art Director, Content Writer, and other leaders to maintain all marketing and communication strategies.Lead communication strategies for creating content for print, digital, and videography efforts for domestic and international markets.Reports directly to Marketing Manager, Vice President, and President providing campaign updates and initiatives.Provides analytics for print and other digital assets.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Mail Chimp | Google Analytics | Digital Banner Ads & Social Media Content | Photography | Videography | Color Correction | Trade Show Graphics | Layout Design for White Papers & Brochures | Landing Pages | Flyers | Animation | Keynote Presentations | HTML | CSS | PowerPoint Presentations | SolidWorks Visualize | SolidWorks Composer | SolidWorks Photo View 360 | Cinema 4D | Blender 2.8 | User Flow Diagrams | Collate and Analyze Results.For UI/UX Projects, I applied the Human-Centered Design Principles. Empathize: Understand the people that are experiencing the problem. Observe how their environments work. Ask questions and never make assumptions. Applied a learner's mindset when approaching problems that affect other people. Define: Spent time identifying the problem by focusing on key actions that need to be accomplished. Always asking why to define key pain points so that creativity is allowed to formulate a solution.Ideate: I would brainstorm and provide as many solutions as possible and share the solutions with the team. Place strict guidelines, so solutions were not allowed to be judged or shut down not to destroy the creative process. Prototype: Worked on creating low-fidelity concepts for testing. Test an Iterate: Made sure a considerable amount of time is allocated to prototyping to identify the flaws, weaknesses, and identify any potential gaps and make improvements along the way. Testing of prototype repeatedly to ensure all aspects of the initial problem are identified. (Repeat)

Baltimore, Maryland

• Lead in the design, development, and implementation of graphics, layout, and production communication materials• Evaluated graphic materials to ensure quality and accuracy in the design• Flexibility, problem-solving, and time management skills applied when working with internal and external clientsOther Experience:Responsive Web Page Design Banner AdsGoogle Analytics Gmail AdsFacebook AdsInstagram AdsLayout Design for BlogsLanding Page Designs

Paterson, Nj

Created flyers and various promotional material for their Saturday show. Poster DesignsFlyer DesignsBanner AdsVisual Graphics for Instagram

New Jersey

Data - Daily Tasks– Pull all data files (*all Canada, International, and Domestic) from FTP folders or emails, daily, a minimum of twice a day, or as required.– Download customer data from FTP sites and review product for import to determine if the content contains any prohibited items, zero values, valid 2 letter country of origin codes, 2 letter province codes, any duplication of data (not to be confused with multi-package orders, these should appear on separate lines with their own unique identifier) and notify reporting Manager to take corrective action when necessary.– Verify data is properly formatted for importing into PPX.– Verify data is properly formatted for file upload to the USPS FTP for GSS processing.– Notify customer service, in some instances, customer’s directly s via email or phone of any missing data or other data-related issues– Import customer data into PPX for processing purposes.– Create. XML file for GSS processing and upload it to the USPS FTP site.– Post copy of customer original data to FTP “To” archive folder and an excel version of the file to the XPO/RRD Operations folder daily.– Work closely with Data Analysts in the LAX location to cover vacation and sick days, overflow during peak season.– Work closely with Operations personnel to resolve any file or data issues.– Re-import file when necessary for processing to be completed.– All other duties as assigned by Management. Weekly Tasks– Assist Operations teams to prepare all LVS, OGD, and B to B Customs Manifests for all Canada-bound trucks as they are scheduled. Create a .txt format for WLR Broker and transmit files via email before the truck crosses the border. Confirm files are “OK” once transmitted and run by WLR.

Bloomfield, Nj

Provided Graphic Design for internal flyers on campus - Freelance Work.

∞ Manage a caseload of approximately 185-200 files while multitasking with different applications and providing solution-based results for time-sensitive processes.∞ Proactively designed and created a series of new reports for senior management while providing support and applying effective time management skills to meet other responsibilities such as managing a team of twenty associates, providing analytical updates for NY, NJ, FL, and providing resolution to any escalations.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Collaborated on initial, amended, and renewal filings for Safe Act mortgage licenses for GWIM• Maintains compliance standards per the legalities of the bank as well as outside regulators, including OCC, SEC, FINRA, NYSE, NFA• Generates daily, weekly, and monthly ad-hoc reports confirming the accuracy of information/data integrity while mitigating risk firm-wide• Pre-requisite course monitoring and training notifications to impacted associates• Perform Safe Act Registration review and reconciliation • Provided counsel to Financial Analysts with concerns regarding the registration process• Reviewed and updated existing procedures to refine and implement change.• Designed Excel Macros to improve and create new internal procedures.• Created Excel Macros to improve process efficiency; as a result, updated procedures as necessary.• Updated internal audit and reporting procedures.• Prepared the data for and provided weekly compliance reporting to senior management.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

FC Team Lead For Milestone Monitoring - Jan 2012 – July 2013• Managed a blended-in office and worked from the home team of associates. • Managed attorney escalations and client escalations• Produced production, compliance, and audit reporting, with findings provided to supervisor and associates• Monthly over-standard report calls with firms and clients to identify delays in the foreclosure process and collaborate to create solutions.• Produced Audit Spreadsheet for the department and helped implement training material for new hires• In charge of managing multiple Firms Foreclosure portfolios and assisted in resolving delays in the foreclosure process while providing weekly analysis on trends and delays within first legal, post-sale, and title. Team Lead for Investor Review Team - May 2011 - Feb 2012• Managed all Internal Investing Information requests and escalations from clients and attorneys• Managed multiple Outlook mailboxes for client escalations and assigned daily work for my team.• Preformed matrix reviews for all twenty clients using various Excel functions.• Submitted and monitored tickets for loan level and table level reviews of all clients for Foreclosure and Bankruptcy portfolios.• Managed daily production of work and supervised staff members in meeting production goals.Document Management for Default Solutions - January 2011 - May 2011 • Manage all types of loan document requests for attorney & client to complete the foreclosure and bankruptcy processes.• Manage intercoms from clients and attorneys for escalations on certain processes.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Business Application Specialist - October 2009 - January 2011• Monitor the dialer responsible for the production of over 100 Collection Agents.• Provide support to the Collections Supervisors according to daily collection game plans• Alert Management to trends and gaps in performance based on dialer data and patterns.• Managed campaigns for twelve collection services in the dialer system• Provide penetration reports and evaluate agent’s productivity• Responsible for user access, production support, and troubleshooting, application maintenance, monitoring, and/or balancing Lead Worker - February 2009 - October 2009• Responsible for training new hires on collection procedures and customer service expectations.• Providing support to managers by covering the floor and assisting agents as needed with escalated calls and general system issues.• Created production reports daily and presented data to management for further evaluation.• Handle customer escalations by collaborating with the customer to resolve the concern and build a solution to cure the delinquency. • Managed the Credit Card Hardship Program and all customer applications while basing the approval or denial on a detailed analysis of the customer’s credit history and banking history.• Run analytical reports, and forecast monthly portfolio production goals for General Banking Group and Credit Card. Collections Agent - December 2007 - February 2009• Responsible for collecting delinquent accounts on Wachovia lines of credit, credit cards, personal equity lines, and installment loans• Understand and work within the federal law that mandates collections activity, and participate in training sessions to comply with federal regulations. I also review and approve hardship applications as needed• Worked Charge-Off accounts within a team setting to meet monthly collection goals

Ba In Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design, Graphic Design, Gpa 3.847

Art And Design - G.N.V.Q Adv, Graphic Design, Merit

• Graduated June 1998 with Associates in Art and Design

General Education, General Education

General G.C.S.E

Bachelor'S Of Arts In Graphic Design And Media Arts, Graphic Communications