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I’m going to keep this brief because you’re not going to stick around for long. I’ve already lost a bunch of you by the amount of copy your eyes see on this page. For every 20 people who started this document, about 15 of you are already gone. You bounced in with my cool click bait title and thought, “never mind.”
Here comes the expected legal copy. Are you ready for it? Dang, lost three more. You last two need to stick around. It’s really good!
Are you looking for someone with a “passion for design,” someone who will find satisfaction in successfully completing a variety of different type projects. I am that person!
I’ve worn many different hats in my previous positions, and I thoroughly enjoy ALL aspects of the creative process. No, really I do. Trust ME.
I’ve worked in the industry for over 20 years as a graphic designer, art director and director of Graphics. I have experience producing direct mail pieces, handouts, packaging, websites, flyers, brochures, signing, videos, presentations for trade shows and seminars, apps, online courses and more. (Bla bla bla, is this copy still going? I mean really?) I have extensive knowledge of the printing process, and pride myself on successful but cost-effective strategies.
Well, that was boring. Sorry, can’t believe you are still here as I lost the other person after “Are you looking for...” but, of course you are. That’s why you still have that huge stack of resumes in front of you now.
But you know what? It only takes ONE! Congratulations, you’re it!
Keith Speegle Design Studios - KSDS
(August ‘03 - current)
Freelance
Sachse, TX
- www.ksds.graphics
(My Portfolio of Works... but then again you are here so, Welcome!) - Here are a few of the companies I've worked with: Taco Bueno, Essilor, Altair Global, iHop, American Express OPEN, Pennzoil, Black & Decker, Disney, Adams Extract, Atkinson Candy, The Event Lounge, Axiometrics, Eklund's Elevator Cabs, LAPD, Nucerity, Head for the Cure, Cody's Friends Rescue, ThinkWhy and others
eWomenNetwork and eWomen Foundation 501(c)(3)
(January ‘07 - Current)
Sr. Director of Graphics
14900 Landmark Blvd. Suite 540
Dallas, TX, 75254
972-620-9995
Supervisor: Margaret Croom, Director of Digital Marketing
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of company’s websites and email layouts
- Manage design staff along with freelance artists
- Design, layout, and production of print graphics
- Research and advise upper management on computer software/hardware purchases
- Saved the company over 40K developing several satellite sites using WordPress
Customized Communications Inc. Medical/Health Publishing
(October ‘05 - January ‘07)
Art Director
PO Box 5566
Arlington, TX 76005
800-476-2253
Supervisor: Mike McWithey, President
Responsibilities:
- Rework old graphics and sales brochures, increasing sales by 15%
- Design, layout, and production of new print graphics
- Maintenance of the company’s website
- Work directly with clients to accomplish desired objectives
Great Western Industries and GemKoteTM Printing and Packaging
(April ‘02 – October ‘05)
Creative Services Manager / Director
13465 Jupiter Road
Dallas, TX 75238
No Longer in Business
Supervisor: Steve Young, President and Director of Research and Development, and the Inventor of GEMKote
Responsibilities:
- Design, layout, and production of graphics.
- Maintenance of the company’s website
- Work directly with the sales department and their clients to accomplish desired objectives
- Liaison to the research and design department for GemKoteTM Reflective Paper Products, bridging the gap between the customer and GWI by adding 33% more sales and 90% less reprints
- Assist as needed the Prepress department
Wave3 and WorldConnect Communications, Inc. B2B and Network Marketing
(Sep ‘00 - April ‘02)
Art Director
Tulsa, OK
No Longer in Business The company is now Enersource.
Supervisor: Ryan S., Director of Marketing
Responsibilities:
- Design, layout, and production of graphics Design and maintenance of the company’s website:
- Responsible for upgrading computer equipment and software that allowed the department to work 20% faster
Professional Image, Inc. Printing and Packaging
(April ‘96 - Sep ‘00)
Manager, Research and Design Development
12437 E 60th St
Tulsa, Ok 74146
800-722-8550
Supervisor: Sammie King., Director of Marketing
Responsibilities:
- Design, layout, and production of packages, both structurally and graphically Design and maintenance of the company’s website
- Saved the company $375,000 annually while doubling the output of the CAD Department by bringing production in-house
- Helped boost sales by more than 35% due to increased production and turn-around time
- Preparation and construction of samples and prototypes using the Artios Cad/Cam table
- Work directly with the sales department and their clients to accomplish desired objectives
- Supervision of all “players” in my department, ensuring deadlines and goals were met
- Purchasing agent for dies and departmental supplies
- Research and advise upper management on computer software/hardware purchases
Wal-Mart Corporate Offices
(Aug ‘95 - April ‘96)
Graphic Designer for the Signing Department
Bentonville, AR
Supervisor: Rex, Art Director
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with corporate buyers in the following departments: Shoe, Automotive, Tire Lube Express, and One- Hour Photo Lab
- Design and implement an interior and exterior corporate-wide look for the aforementioned departments
Professional Skills
- Print Design
- Web Design
- email Design
- HTML
- CSS
- Joomla
- WordPress
- Packaging
- Video
Applications
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Socio (Event App)
- Kajabi (Online Course Building)
- App UI/UX
Platforms
- Windows 10
Personal Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Work
- Innovative
- Loyalty
- Resourceful
Education
Oklahoma State University ● Degree in Applied Science
Computer Graphics Technology ● Graduation Aug ‘95
Get a head start on my basic cover letter
I’m going to keep this brief because you’re not going to stick around for long. For every 20 people who started this resume, about 15 of you are already gone. You bounced in with my cool click bait title and thought, “never mind.”
Here comes the expected legal copy. Are you ready for it? Dang, lost three more. You last two need to stick around. It’s really good!
Are you looking for someone with a “passion for design,” someone who will find satisfaction in successfully completing a variety of different type projects. I am that person!
I’ve worn many different hats in my previous positions, and I thoroughly enjoy ALL aspects of the creative process. No, really I do. Trust ME.
I’ve worked in the industry for over 20 years as a graphic designer, art director and Web Designer. I have experience producing direct mail pieces, handouts, packaging, websites, flyers, brochures, signing, videos, presentations for trade shows and seminars and more. (Bla bla bla, is this copy still going? I mean really?) I have extensive knowledge of the printing process, and pride myself on successful but cost-effective strategies. I’ve managed departments up to four direct reports and 2 freelancers.
Well, that was boring. Sorry, can’t believe you are still here as I lost the other person after “Are you looking for...” but, of course you are. That’s why you still have that huge stack of resumes in front of you now.
But you know what? It only takes ONE! Congratulations, you’re it!
References and Reviews
I have used Keith for countless projects over the years and he always does an amazing job. He is creative, fast and delivers on my vision each time I ask him to complete a project for me. He takes time to understand my requests thoroughly and is very strategic (and quick!) as he crafts graphic treatment for me...every time, hitting the budget and creative vision right on target.
Alison Zimmerman
Owner at The Event Lounge
Keith is a great team member. He's self-driven and knows his art well. He works autonomously to drive projects forward and will take and give creative direction. His skills span beyond just graphic and web design. He's a go-to resource for anything technology. Good eye and creative skill set combined with vision, a highly desirable asset for any team.
Bridget Arnott
Marketing Operations Director at Connexeo
Keith and I have worked together on many creative projects. In my opinion he is at an expert level in many applications associated with print and Web site production. He is also very knowledgeable in video and many other media applications. He is very loyal and does whatever it takes to complete the mission. I have seen him step up and take lead in many situations. He is a very quick problem solver and helped me out numerous times. He's been with the same org for many years which is an awesome testimony to his loyalty and level of commitment. Hire Keith.
Tim Miller
Manager of media services at eWomenNetwork
Keith is multi-talented individual, whether your design need is for print, web or broadcast. Keith can do it all. Working with Keith was a joy and his management style was calming and effective. I would recommend Keith and welcome working with him again in the future.
Scott Lechlider
Marketing and Brand Manager at Palliative Drug Care
There are not enough great descriptive words to describe how well Keith executed he job...creative, thoughtful, intuitive excellent. He is a great designer and don't tell anyone the best CAD operator I have seen in the last 15 years.
Cliff Litchfield
National Resource