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MARK HEGEMIER CREATIVE LEAD / SENIOR DESIGNER PROFILE Please visit my website to review my portfolio. Link is listed below. mdhgraphics.com CONTACT ME 419-733-3007 [email protected] 3578 Lakota Lane Springfield, OH 45502 EDUCATION Bowling Green State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts • Majored in Graphic Design and 2D Foundations SKILLS EXPERIENCE Digital Designer | Web Developer, Expedient Responsible for generating the visual and graphic designs as it relates to all the aspects of the marketing program outlined to include branding, program identities, print collateral, web templates, data sheets, whitepapers, industry brochures, company websites, micro-sites, e-marketing campaigns, and the mobile site. Coding in HTML/PHP and JavaScript as well. Also maintaining the library of all design and collateral assets. April 2013 - Aug. 2015 Reason for Leaving: Position was moved to Cleveland and didn’t want to make the move. Digital Designer, Ernst Sporting Goods Responsible for creating/designing seasonal catalogs/ brochures/ flyers, and email blast. Also responsible for designing/maintaining the company's website, along with designing and developing other websites within the company. I also iIllustrate and design t-shirts for area schools. Reason for Leaving: Laidoff because company was in a financial crisis. Nov. 2011 - March 2013 Web Designer | Developer, Totally Promotional Helping the company through visual and conceptual means. Job duties include design/develop and maintain the company’s websites. Also creating flash/web banners, identity branding, and digital photography. Reason for Leaving: To start my own freelance business. Nov. 2007 - June 2010 Graphic and Web Designer, BigThumb, LLC Successfully manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion. Worked closely with clients and management to create corporate identity layouts, logos, brochures, newsletters, ads, package design, powerpoint presentations, photography shoots, and production and manage websites. Reason for Leaving: For the Totally Promotion position. Oct . 2003 - Oct. 2007 PHOTOSHOP ILLUSTRATOR INDESIGN DREAMWEAVER HTML5 / CSS WORDPRESS UI / UX DESIGN MICROSOFT OFFICE As an ambitious and creative individual, I am often recognized for my commitment and ability by highly respected companies. I handle multiple tasks on a daily basis, working well under the pressure / making deadlines, and working with a collaborative team. I am very experienced and skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite along with up-to-date web technologies including: html, css, javascript, SEO, analytics, and Wordpress. Art | Marketing Director, The Mears Group Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2017 Digital development of all campaigns for the company. Worked closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects. Produced innovative ideas for the visual elements of advertising campaigns in all kinds of media, including: websites, landing pages, email campaigns, social media, all print media, trade show displays, SEO, Google Analytics, and multimedia presentations. Supervised design staff on the campaigns from the outset and determine how best to represent a concept visually. Managed vendor relationship/execution as related to assigned activity. Reason for Leaving: Laidoff because company was in a financial crisis. Senior Designer | Creative Lead, EF Hutton - April 2018 Mar. 2017 Develops and design UI designs, along with detailed wireframes, behavior flows, prototypes, and visual specs. Create prototypes for usability testing on mobile apps and websites. I also complete the front-end work using HTML / CSS or Wordpress. Plays an essential role in the marketing, creative, communications and digital departments. Responsible for leading the team of designers, developers, project managers and copywriters developing creative guidelines in a agile environment. Reports directly to CEO and other directors to explain campaign strategies and solutions. Manages the creative process from concept to completion and to ensure visual communication and brand standards are met.
