Ron Smith is an experienced graphic designer with skills in print, web, and mobile design. He has a background in graphic design, web development, and pre-press production. He is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and can assist clients through the entire design process from initial consultation to final product.

1. RON SMITH
SUMMARY
• Excellent graphic design professional with ability to create dynamic hard copy
and web/mobile presentations from start to finish
employing skills learned through formal education, work experience, and natural talent.
• Proficient in presentation design including flash animation, video and print.
• Fluent in printing processes from concept to completion including but not limited to rip,
film output, and direct to digital printing.
• Excellent creative, organizational, analytical, project management, presentation,
and communication skills.
• Result-driven, proactive, and resourceful creative professional with strong negotiation,
analytical, planning, and development skills.
• Excellent interdepartmental liaison with intuitive people skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively under constantly changing priorities and
deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality and treat sensitive information and
issues with the utmost respect and responsibility.
• Personal commitment to continuous growth and willingness to learn
specialized company needs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Proficient in Macintosh or PC
• Experience in HTML, CSS, JQuery and CMS
• Web/Mobile Application Design, Development and Deployment
• Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite Applications
• Proficient in Cinema 4D & Adobe After Effects
• Pre-Press Graphic Design and Software Configuration
• Personal Computer operation and setup
• Hardware configuration and troubleshooting
• Printer and board level installation
• Graphic plotter and printer operation
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS CANDIDATE, Georgia Perimeter College (2013-Present), Atlanta, Georgia
Art Institute of Atlanta (1994-1996), Atlanta, Georgia
GRAPHIC ARTIST | DESIGNER | 404.281.6885

2. EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE GRAPHIC AND WEBDESIGN (Present)
• Assist various clients with graphic and web design consultation to determine their design needs.
• Develop and deploy graphic/web designs for various clients.
SENIOR BRANDING & CONCEPT DESIGNER, Idea Design Studio, Atlanta, Georgia (2013-Present)
• Assist clients with a design consultation to determine their design needs.
• Assist clients with illustration of vector based concept drawings of
various inventions/application concepts.
• Assist clients with developing wireframe layouts for various digital applications
designed for print, the web and/or mobile operations.
• Assist clients by rendering digital images of their invention/application
as required by the US Patent Office.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGN PROFESSIONAL, Sir Speedy Printing, Duluth, Georgia (2003-2012)
• Assist clients with reaching the ultimate design goals by analyzing their
individual needs and guiding the design process.
• Assist clients with developing and marketing their brands by creating
unique logo designs and organizing
design placement on numerous products, including business stationery and websites.
• Assist clients with online brand marketing through creation of websites
designed to stimulate profit-producing traffic.
GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE, Anderson Photo and Graphics, Atlanta, Georgia (2001-2003)
• Helped clients realize their design and sign needs by counseling
them through the design process and creating a sign product unique to their business.
• Helped drive company growth as lead vinyl sign fabricator and pre-press production artist.
• Provided superior customer service to clients whose needs were limited to printing and
mounting, by reviewing predesigned products for error and
returning finished products in a timely fashion.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.