MICKEY CUTHBERTSON
{ DESIGN / PRINT / MARKETING / CREATIVE }
Design is about making things good (and then better) and right (and fantastic) for the people who use and encounter them."
— MATT BEALE, industrial design teacher at Carnegie Mellon School of Design
Professional info
I am currently seeking employment or any freelance endeavors as a senior graphic designer or any creative position that will allow me to utilize my creative and customer service skills in a professional, quality oriented team environment with an emphasis in print and electronic media. My experience and dedication to producing superior cohesive designs, comprehensive marketing and branding strategies have contributed to many organizations I have had the luxury to work with and I believe can contribute greatly to your company’s future goals and needs.
During my fifteen years of experience functioning as creative director, project coordinator and graphic designer, I have acquired a unique skill-set. At one point, I was simultaneously art director and lead designer for two local monthly publications and a weekly magazine, all while I was also co-producing and designing books, manuscripts and various collaterals with a national publishing company. During this exciting, yet challenging opportunity, I became extremely proficient in all creative and technical aspects of managing a project from the initial planning stages and then throughout the various milestones to an often award winning outcome.
In addition to my creative skills, I am very well organized, detail oriented, efficient, and an excellent problem solver. Although I excel working both independently and in a team environment, collaborating with a production team to produce award-wining publications, brochures, marketing and branding materials is very rewarding. Given my various roles as a creative and art director, I also know when it is necessary to look outside the team to tap available resources such as illustrators, printers and leadership to get the job done in a more efficient and cost effective manner.
Expertise
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
QUARK XPRESS
ACROBAT/DISTILLER
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE(S)
MICROSOFT OFFICE
iOS
DIGITAL PUBLISHING
PRINT PUBLISHING
MARKETING
BRANDING
References
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Resumé
EDUCATION
Santa Fe College, Graphic Design Technology, A.S.
Florida College at Jacksonville, A.A.
EXPERIENCE
Creative Director
MickeyCuthbertson.com - Gainesville, FL
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Branding, marketing consultation and development.
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Book publishing design and layout.
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Editorial design and development.
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Develop company logos, brochures and promotional materials.
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Design advertisements for both web and print.
Creative Director
UF Health / Health Science Center News and Communications
University of Florida - Gainesville, FL
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Oversee, direct and determine identity standards for the University of Florida Health Science Center and its associated colleges.
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Advise and support clients on customer needs, technical support, and project goals (technology, cost savings, media, market).
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Assist and determine certified printers for the University of Florida.
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Co-direct and rebrand UF&Shands to UF Health (logo development, identity and branding standards, templates, etc).
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Redesign UF Health/UF Website.
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Design numerous award winning newsletters, magazines, publications and annual reports.
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Conceptualize and design logos for various departments and colleges.
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Create original national brands while still adhering to current marketing trends.
Art Director
Satellite Magazine - Gainesville, FL
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Design, create and produce monthly publication.
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Editorial design and development.
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Design and create advertisements and marketing materials.
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Sought local talents to contribute various illustrations, artwork and content.
Senior Graphic Designer
What’s Happening Publications - Gainesville, FL
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Conceptualize and design advertisements.
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Responsible for quality management and overall project development.
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Design templates and develop layouts for numerous publications.
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Set up of weekly paper, special sections and specialty print pieces.
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Manage preflighting, proofing and corrections.
Quality Control / Management
United States Navy
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Quality assurance leader.
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Gas Turbine Technician.
2010 - present
2010 - present