John McCormack is an experienced and creative graphic designer with over 15 years of experience in retail environments. He has a proven track record of achieving supervisory roles within 18 months through his strong design skills, workflow efficiency improvements, and generating new business. McCormack has expertise in Adobe design software, photo editing, strong design fundamentals, and improving workflow. He currently works as a graphic artist and has held positions with Newsday, Warner Brothers, Anton News, and 30 FPS.

1. JOHN MCCORMACK
4 Willits Road
Glen Cove, NY 11542
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JMackPro
john4816@optonline.net 516.674.9432
CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Detail-Oriented | Delivers Quality | Improves Workflow Efficiency
Innovative Graphic Artist with comprehensive background in retail environments and commitment
to outstanding service and customer satisfaction. In-depth knowledge of product, workflow, and
troubleshooting while adapting well to changing environments has led to supervisory positions.
Demonstrated success with multitasking multiple priorities and balancing the needs of staff,
company and client, meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments. Proficient in Mac OS and
familiar with Microsoft Word. Known as a collaborative and flexible team member as well as an
exceptional instructor and consultant with sophisticated sense of design/style.
Expertise includes:
− Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
− Discerning Eye for Photo Editing, Cropping, and Compositing
− Strong Design Fundamentals (type, image, color)
− Improving Workflow Efficiency by Troubleshooting Problems, Initiating Project Proposals, and
Instructing Staff
− Multi-Ad Creator
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
− Achieved designation of Lead Artist within first 18 months of employment, continued to receive
several increases in supervisory responsibility.
− Received awards and recognitions from competitions, managers, supervisors, sales staff, and
clients for superior advertising design.
− Generated thousands of dollars per year of new business revenue through use of speculative
advertisements (“spec ads”).
− Streamlined workflow through software and physical environment improvements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEWSDAY, Melville, NY 1997 – 2015
Graphic Artist, Lead Artist, Assistant Supervisor
Created ads per client’s specifications through proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and
InDesign. Trained employees on software and departmental procedures.
• Prioritized assignments based on production deadlines and departmental goals, meeting
objectives.

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• Troubleshot production and software issues with efficient and prompt resolution.
• Generated increase in new business by conceptualizing and designing “spec ads” for clients.
• Recognized for successfully managing and coordinating graphic design projects from concept
through completion.
• Collaborated with clients and creative team, conceiving designs, while consistently meeting
deadlines.
• Coordinated between different departments, ensuring jobs reach completion.
• Led consulting teams during multiple department restructurings and relocations.
WARNER BROTHERS, Garden City, NY 1999 – 2001
Gallery Assistant Manager
ANTON NEWS, Mineola, NY 1996 – 1997
Web Graphic Designer
30 FPS, Oyster Bay, NY 1996 – 1997
Production Assistant
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Communications,
State University of New York, College at Brockport,
Brockport, New York
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Coordinator of St. Patrick’s CYO Track and Field program
Coach of Gold Coast Little League T-Ball team
Coach of St. Patrick’s CYO Basketball team