Will Thomas, Jr Email & Phone Number

United States

Arlington, VA

• Lead, coach and manage the In-house Design Department, including freelance artists, full-time designers, workflow and creative product development.
• Manage the design and production of three, full-color monthly publications targeting elementary, middle and high school science instructors.
• Manage the design and production of science books. Started with design and production of 5 book titles annually, now producing 20 annually, directing cover and interior page design, scheduling freelance talent.
• Collaborate with Marketing Team to develop print and online advertisements, e-mail banners, catalogs, brochures and direct mail content.
• Work directly with In-house Conference and Exhibit teams to create visual identity for annual association conferences.
• Supervise and manage schedules, administer budgets and determine design concepts with journal and book editors.

Alexandria, VA

• Designed and directed the organization’s premiere full-color member publication; transitioned the magazine from an external vendor to an in-house production department.
• Developed the initial design for the annual supplemental consumer magazine.
• Completed deliverables ahead of schedule by leading effective communications with press houses, print shops and Production.
• Ensured accuracy of final electronic files, including preflight, for direct print.
• Managed the organization’s academic journal as design point person for Marketing and Public Relations Departments.

Rockville, MD

• Created marketing and sales materials for corporate communications spanning the mid-Atlantic region.
• Exceeded client expectations by conferring with the art director and account managers on required design alterations.
• Directed freelance photographer and illustrators.
• Approved electronic files for print.

Richmond, VA

• Production and design of sales materials for newspapers and magazines targeted to car stereo and home video/audio buyers.
• Worked with creative manager, marketing department, and photography staff to ensure that all advertisements had strong visual impact.

Richmond, VA

• 10/92-8/95 - Cadmus Communications, Richmond, VA Graphic Designer, Tuff Stuff Publications, 1993-1995
• Designed monthly issues of Tuff Stuff Collect, an industry-leading magazine for sports trading cards and novelty collectors.
• Coordinated three publications, including file schedules, production, printing, service bureaus and designers.
• Developed Tuff Stuff Collect’s theme and creative direction in tandem with the art director.Technician, Macintosh Prepress, Cadmus Color Center, 1992-1993
• Refined client digital photography and illustration submissions by executing photograph retouching and color corrections.
• Prepared clients’ digital images and files, ensuring the highest quality before going to press

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Design And Visual Communications, General

Website Development And Design To Print

Continuing Education Certificate (Ceu/Pdu Educational Credits), The Voice Of Leadership

Tablet Publishing With Indesign Digital Publishing Suite