Rick Garrett - Graphic Designer, Robert Half

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Work Background

Merrill GardensGraphic Designer

Nov. 2013Seattle, WashingtonLead wide-ranging graphic design projects for 70+ communities and eight different brands. Lead production of print ads as well as flyers, mailers, signage, car wraps, and web/email ads in coordination with marketing teams. Manage project workflow and document control. Executed large-scale re-branding project to support rapid expansion of senior living community portfolio. Work 100% remotely.

Merrill GardensGraphic Designer

Nov. 2013Greater Seattle Area

Self Employed - Web Graphic DesignFreelance Web Graphic Designer

Oct. 2008 - Nov. 2013Greater Seattle AreaCannapi Consulting (Contract, 2/1/2013 to 4/1/2013) Role: Front End Designer/Developer; designed information architecture and customized a premium WordPress theme to match visual designs; developed the site in WordPress; working with the client, developed content for the site. Technology: WordPress, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, PhotoShop, Illustrator. Rose Lily Photography, Seattle, WA (Contract, 3/15/2013 to 4/1/2013) Role: Designed the client's logo Technology: PhotoShop, Illustrator. Project for Improved Environmental Coverage (Contract, 1/12/2012 to 4/1/2012) Role: Web Developer contracted to make updates to site. Technology: WordPress, PHP, XHTML, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite. Amazon (Contract, 10/31/2011 to 11/3/2011) Role: Contracted through Greythorn and Pop to edit design and code inconsistencies in Amazon Fire eBooks. Technology: XHTML, CSS (some XML, JavaScript) Jodi Richfield Photography (Freelance, 1/20/2010 to present) Role: Design and develop Web site; design logo; edit content; maintain site Technology: Creative Suite, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, WordPress The Kimberlee (Freelance, 8/19/2009 to present) Role: Design and develop Web site; write/edit content; manage twitter account; maintain site Technology: Creative Suite, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress https://rickgarrettdesign.com/

Liaisons BarWeb Graphic Designer

Jan. 2000 - Oct. 2008Charlotte, North Carolina Area* Created concept/design and wrote copy for advertisements and posters * Designed logo in 2000 and a redesign in 2008; * Designed and maintained the website through hard coding HTML/CSS and Homestead software. * Established advertising agreements with other sites; created and maintained online customer relationships through a MySpace page.

Real Change NewsWeb Editor (Volunteer)

Apr. 2006 - Dec. 2006Greater Seattle Area* Edited Web site content to coincide with the weekly release of the Real Change newspaper * Ensured consistency with Real Change standard Web style guide * Wrote ad copy and prepared Web images as needed

StarbucksProduction Artist

Jan. 2012 - Nov. 2013Seattle, WADesigned template for a seasonal workbook used by baristas in Starbucks stores. Worked with team members to format, edit, prepare for print the workbooks. Completed other desktop publishing projects as needed. Used Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, and PhotoShop in completing the projects.

BoeingDocument Control and Web Editor (Alteon Flight Training)

Aug. 2005 - Oct. 2008Renton, WA* Organized a storage structure. * Implemented a document control process for review, approval, and publication. * Established and cultivated a higher standard within my group for customer/client relationships; reduced the wait time for finished projects by at least a half. * Edited Various types of documents and content for print and Intranet publication. * Managed documents in accordance with ISO 9001:2000. * Worked with marketing to analyze solutions to enhance our Intranet; implemented these solutions through hard coding HTML/CSS. * Created and maintained web pages for the publication of corporate and training documents.

Wachovia SecuritiesCreative Support Specialist

Jan. 2003 - Aug. 2005Charlotte, North Carolina Area* Desktop publishing and graphics support for a group of 100+ bankers. * Used templates and marketing guidelines to design, format, edit, and proofread documents. * Prioritized incoming job requests according to need and level of importance. * Managed short and long-term projects from start to completion.