Graphic Designer Mark Delfs, Design, Media & Architecture

Mark Delfs Graphic Designer & Marketing Amelia Island, FL 32034 [email protected] 518-830-0011 I was educated in the graphic design field and have spent most of my life creating exciting and cuttingedge designs for not only agencies, but, freelance clients as well. I have impeccable references and a design portfolio upon request. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience Graphic Designer SELF-EMPLOYED - Amelia Island, FL January 2001 to Present • Create graphic designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites. • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. • Maintain personal website and social media channels with updated information Graphic Designer Malone Media Group - Houston, TX January 2017 to June 2020 Remote graphic design position creating automotive web banners, e-mail blast designs, posters, billboards, social media graphics, collateral and newspaper advertising. Marketing Manager Artisan Village of Amelia - Amelia Island, FL September 2018 to September 2019 • Create marketing graphics, social postings and e-mail campaigns for art gallery • Maintain corporate website and social media channels with updated information Graphic Designer Paxton Automotive Marketing - Fernandina Beach, FL July 2016 to January 2018 Graphic Design of automotive marketing materials including postcard and larger format printed books. Apple Macintosh Computer Technician CAPITAL MAC SERVICE - Ballston Spa, NY April 2014 to July 2016 • Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems. • Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software. • Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications. • Maintain Capital Mac Service website, blog and social media channels with updated information Freelance Graphic Designer & Webmaster THE BALLSTON JOURNAL - Ballston Spa, NY April 2000 to July 2016 • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites. • Confer with editor to discuss and determine layout design. • Wordpress website support, troubleshooting and design • Assist with social media channels • Perform live streaming services at town board meetings Apple Macintosh Computer Technician APPLE COMPUTER, INC. - Albany, NY August 2001 to April 2014 • Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications. • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support. • Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications. • Greeting customers at the Genius Bar and solving a multitude of Macintosh and iOS issues. Director of New Media Services RED SPRING COMMUNICATIONS - Saratoga Springs, NY October 1999 to August 2001 • Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies. • Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice. • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. • Collaborate with web, multimedia, or art design staffs to create multimedia web sites that conform to brand and company visual format. Graphic Designer THE MESH MONTHLY NEWSPAPER - Troy, NY January 1997 to October 1998 • Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections. • Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy. • Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates. • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. Education College Courses in Graphic Design The College of Saint Rose - Albany, NY July 2004 College Courses in General Studies Santa Fe Community College - Gainesville, FL January 1991 High School Diploma Colonie Central High School June 1990 Skills • Illustrator • Adobe • illustration • Photoshop • Typography • Indesign • Wordpress • Marketing • Graphic Design • Advertising • Branding • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Photoshop • Layout Design • Digital Marketing • Adobe Creative Suite • Mac OS • Blogging • Photography Links http://www.pinterest.com/mdelfs/remote-art-department/ Assessments Graphic Design Skills — Expert March 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to create visual media to effectively communicate information and concepts. Full results: Expert Email — Expert March 2019 Measures a candidate’s ability to effectively compose and organize email messages. Full results: Expert Social Media Skills — Highly Proficient March 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to create content, communicate online, and build a brand's reputation. Full results: Highly Proficient Marketing Skills — Proficient March 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to understand your target audience and how to best communicate with them. Full results: Proficient Attention to Detail — Highly Proficient February 2020 Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information. Full results: Highly Proficient Graphic Design — Highly Proficient April 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to create visual media to effectively communicate information and concepts. Full results: Highly Proficient Reliability — Highly Proficient April 2019 Measures a candidate's tendency to be dependable and come to work. Full results: Highly Proficient Graphic Design — Proficient February 2020 Using graphic design techniques and producing visual media to communicate concepts. Full results: Proficient Social Media — Highly Proficient February 2020 Creating content, communicating online, and building a brand's reputation. Full results: Highly Proficient Sales: Influence & Negotiation — Expert July 2020 Persuading reluctant customers to buy products or services, and influencing and negotiating with customers to meet sales goals. Full results: Expert Composing & Sorting Email with Gmail — Highly Proficient July 2020 Effectively composing and organizing Gmail messages. Full results: Highly Proficient Graphic Design — Proficient February 2020 Using graphic design techniques and producing visual media to communicate concepts. Full results: Proficient Customer Focus & Orientation — Expert July 2020 Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Expert Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field. Additional Information GENERAL FACTS • Online portfolio is located at http://www.mdelfs.com • Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design • Skilled in every version of Mac OS X • Wordpress CMS experience • Website and HTML experience • Skilled in photography • Skilled in AppleScript programming • Skilled in mostly every social media platform including Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram • Current Volunteer Director of the Fernandina Beach Shrimp Festival Public Relations Department • I was featured in three separate Albany Times Union (NY) news articles about podcasting, cross country running, and website creation