print | web | illustration
Providing creative
& print design solutions to a
variety of clients.
Brochures
Newsletters
Flyers
Selfmailers
Ads
Stationary
Brand Identity
Direct Mail
Powerpoint Pres
Catalogs
Layout & Design
Technical Drawings
Trade Show Graphics
Web Design &
Development
Resume PDF
for Print
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JOHN B. BROWNELL
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: |
Graphic + web/communications professional with experience in creating and development of marketing deliverables. Comprehensive, creative and design knowledge in such areas as corporate brochures, ad publications, layout and design associated with bid-proposals from concept to final product. Articulate in the development of direct mail packages. Collaborated as a team player on multiple award winning bid proposals in various business sectors such as Aviation, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Sports and Judicial within the construction and engineering industry. Proven leadership with exceptional organizational skills for on-time deliverables without sacrificing quality. Passion driven interest in the web development and e-commerce technology.
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY: |
| JBGD (Freelance Graphic Design & Consulting), South Plainfield, NJ |
June 2009 - Present |
Established graphic design, development, and production services for multiple corporations throughout the construction, engineering, architecural, media and design communities. (i.e.; AMEC Construction Management, Inc./Structuretone/EBASCO Inc./Raytheon/Innovative Design Concepts/Stonewall Contracting Corp./Obsidian Partnership/Clear Channel/Columbia University).
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| AVTECH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, South Plainfield, NJ |
January 2009 - May 2009 |
Attended classes for the study, application and knowledge of web development/e-commerce using HTML, XML, DHTML, CSS, and javascript interaction. Server side SQL, stored procedures, object oriented programming in VB.NET 2005. Develop, customize web-based applications using industry standard software: Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0, 3.5/ADO.NET.
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| MICO PROMOTIONS, INC., New York, NY |
June 2005 - November 2008 |
Graphic Designer
Developed, managed direct mail kits and packages for various clients in the life insurance, healthcare, education, and banking industries, (i.e.; New York Life Insurance, AMEX, DeVry University, Citibank).
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Act as a liaison between account executives and clients.
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Color break/correct DM packages, pre-flight files prior to ftp uploading.
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Design and develop new kits for client review and testing.
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Create comps and color keyed markups.
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Ensure all deliverables and graphics meet client branding standards.
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Design, update and maintain websites incorporating client specific requirements.
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Provide design and studio services for Sandy Goldshein Associates (SGA) — A direct marketing agency.
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| AMEC CONSTRUCTION MGMT., New York, NY |
November 1995 - December 2003 |
(Formerly Morse Diesel Int'l, Inc. - Acquired January 2001)
Senior Graphic Designer
Responsible for the creative development and management of all corporate graphic activities:
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Create graphics for proposals, presentations, ads, and public relations collateral.
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Design of brochures, charts, graphs, stationaary, forms, and logos.
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Interact directly with regional marketing directors and corporate executives.
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Coordinate schedules with vendors; printers, photographers, service bureaus.
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Develop and manage various trade show booths.
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Create and assist in the design of web graphics.
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| GALLAGHER TECHNICAL SERVICES, Pine Brook, NJ |
April 1988 - October 1995 |
Graphic Designer
Responsible for the design and layout of proposals, slide presentations, and technical drawings servicing the engineering & construction industry with close client contact while maintaining strict deadline constraints.
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EDUCATION: |
Graduated Spectrum Institute for the Graphic Arts, Hillsborough, NJ — Bachelor of Arts Degree Graphic Design/Communications.
Final Cut Pro HD Level I course for video editing. Motion graphics and web design at the SoHo Apple Store, New York, NY.
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COMPUTER SKILLS: |
Macintosh/PC Platforms, Maintenance, Installation/Windows Operating System Software — Adobe Creative Premium Suites (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Acrobat). QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office, Web design, HTML, CSS, Final Cut Pro and Traditional design skills.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS: |
Member Society of Illustrators
1998 Neographics Franklin Award for Excellence - Brochure for Self Advertising/Sports Facilities/Morse Diesel International, Inc.
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REFERENCES: |
Professional references available upon request
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