Matthew Hamblin

801.450.5721 · 1862 W. 1690 S., Woods Cross, UT 84087

mhamblin00@hotmail.com · Portfolio link: www.mhamblin.com · LinkedIn

Summary:

Experienced WHOLEBRAIN graphic designer. Combining logical analysis with creative thinking to communicate ideas. Organized and detail oriented. Effective at trouble shooting, and providing instruction/direction. Achieve results as part of a team or working alone. Quick, willing learner.

Skills & Tools:

InDesign	Microsoft Office	Presentation
Photoshop	Pre-press preparation	Communication
Illustrator	Conceptual creativity	Problem solving
Dreamweaver	Web design	Project management
QuarkXpress	HTML & CSS	Copy writing & editing

Relevant Experience:

Creative Publishing Solutions: Graphic Design Manager. 5/07 – 11/11

• Instrumental role developing a magazine project for Premium Outlets (Simon Property Group, Inc.) Premium Outlets increased the number of magazine locations by 58% after the first year.
• Supervised other designers, allocated resources, solved problems and provided motivation.
• Designed a variety of projects including posters, banners, magazines, coupon books, etc.
• Created templates, maintained style and branding guidelines.

ABC 4 TV: AM News Graphics. 8/05 – 5/07

• Created visual news elements for AM Express News, continuously meeting daily deadlines
  while maintaining editorial content standards.
• Collaborated with production team developing graphic elements for award winning
  TV program Good Things Utah.

ICON Health & Fitness: Graphic Designer. 7/01 - 10/04

• Redesigned IMAGE brand packaging and point-of-purchase materials for products distributed through Wal-Mart which saw a 15% increase in sales.
• Coordinated with photographers, service bureaus and other vendors.
• Designed packaging, advertisements, flyers, brochures, trade show displays, etc.
• Produced mock-ups and short run marketing materials using hand production skills.

Education:

Utah State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. Liberal Arts and Sciences certificate.

Selected Accomplishments:

Eagle Scout Award, Golden Key Honor Society, promoted to manager at Creative Publishing Solutions.