1. tragraphicdesigner
ideaengineer
I respectfully request the opportunity to discuss your needs and
accompanying resume will illustrate the value and vision that I can
add to your team.
Advertising/Marketing Industry. I was the Lead Designer
for the company that produces catalogs for Shop.NHL.com,
NascarSuperstore.com, MLBShop.com and many other of the
major sports Business to Consumer sites. I have experience
working on-set with many photographers, this allowed me to
ensure the concept is followed through and produced to meet
client expectations. I have created a good relationship with these
partners and know the standard of quality they have come to
expect. In addition, I have worked with buyers and vendors to
as well. I possess a complete and well-rounded
skill set that now contains every aspect of the print industry, from
design
helped me develop a deep understanding of how this business
functions from top to bottom without ever losing the clients
needs as being the number one priority. Continuing to learn the
design trends, in order to deliver cutting edge solutions for all
creative needs, is an ongoing goal.
My expertise includes strong hands-on technical skills, attention
to detail, ability to manage multiple projects and resources
including personnel and meet and exceed client expectations
while staying within time and budget
I intend to continue long into the future, I see the chance for this
C O N T A C T
I N F O R M A T I O N
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TonyRossAllen
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tonyrallen@comcast.net
1230 North Reading Ave
Bechtelsville, PA 19505
484.752.8295

2. tonyrallen@comcast.net
1230 North Reading Ave
Bechtelsville, PA 19505
484.752.8295
Herzing University, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Pocono Mountain High School, Graphic Design, Psychology
Monroe CountyVocational/Technical School, Print
United States Navy, U.S.S. L.Y. Spear, Honorable Discharge
Staying on top of the hardware and
creative problem solving are the things that
make me tick. When not working, I coach
baseball as that is my second passion.
As an experienced Print, Design &
Advertising professional for over 20 years
now, the experience I have gained has
given me an insight rarely found in this
my portfolio and expertise show the love
for not just what I do, but how I do it.
Agape Precision Manufacturing
Director of Marketing
2013-Present
Designed and coordinated Marketing
collateral material to engage new client
prospects. Also assisted in creating new
asset management to organize all corporate
ID, images and documents. Managed and
maintained website, organized and updated
photography. Managed outside vendors.
Lasting Image
Graphic Designer, Marketing Asst.
2011-2013
that was implemented company wide and is
in practice still. Created SOP for the creative
department and new employee handbook.
Traveled with partners to create promotional
materials for events with handouts and laser
engraving. Created style guide for all current
customer logos to ensure accuracy.
Football Fanatics
(formerly GSI Commerce)
Designer, Catalog
2007-2011
Worked with clients to create concepts to
reach goals while working with buyers to
attain sales goals. Designed catalogs that
had a theme and achieved sales by driving
consumers to website. Built color standard
procedures with vendors to ensure color
accuracy from proof to the printed catalogs.
Lorel Marketing
Designer, Hi-res Artist,
Pre-Press Specialist
2006 – 2007
Worked with managers to create
proper color standards for the creative
department. Responsible for color
correction and retouching for award
winning Hasbro catalogs as well as other
projects. Worked with Art Directors to
coordinate photo-shoots.
Astro Printing
Manager, Pre-Press, Design
2003-2006
Directed all aspects of design projects.
Responsible for quality control standards
for all pre-press operations. Managed
and streamlined procedures in Pre-press
department.
Printing & Publications
Pre-Press, Digital Printing,
Production, Design
2002-2003
Researched and trained in multiple
variable data applications. Created
procedures for all variable data projects.
Responsible for all color corrections
and photo retouching. Trained new
L&N Sales & Marketing
Network Admin,
Production/Hi-res Artist, Designer
1998-2002
Researched and implemented network for the
create cross platform communication standards.
Managed and maintained all network printers
including large format. Worked with Xerox
to install a centralized print solution for all
departments. Instituted color standards across
all departments and held regular training
maintained all back-up procedures. Researched,
installed and maintained an asset management
place today.
IP Graphics
Production/Hi-res Artist,
Pre-Press Manager, Sales
1993-1998
Managed production team, coordinated
all color work and retouching as well as
a fast paced challenging environment for
Instituted and managed training program
for all personnel to ensure standards and
deadlines were met.
P E R S O N A L
S T A T E M E N T
set is different and mapping your
way through an ocean of Creative
staff is a challenge. I am a creative
problem solver who believes in the
idea that proper front-end planning
is way cheaper then back-end
chaos. Preparation, vision, and
attention to detail all create a better
bottom line. Let me help your team
accomplish this goal.
E D U C A T I O N
I N T E R E S T S
E X P E R I E N C EC O N T A C T
I N F O R M A T I O N
W O R K H I S T O R Y
TonyRossAllen
tragraphicdesigner
ideaengineer
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