Michael DeArmond

Experience

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  Minnesota Daily

  Jan 1999 - May 2002

  College Art Director

  Total responsibility for all art, news and sports graphics for the newspaper. Hired and maintained an art staff of six illustrators/graphic designers. Responsible for the overall look of the paper. Created the front page and all layout of feature trucks on a daily basis. Collaborated with news, sports, illustrators, photographers and fellow designers to create original covers, layouts and graphics for the newspaper.

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  Northwestern Health Sciences University

  Feb 2001 - Jan 2001

  Graphic Design Intern

  Worked as part of an in-house graphic design agency for the University serving a wide range of clients, from alumni to department heads. Work included concept and creation of various print pieces such as brochures, invitations, posters, mailers, letterhead and multiple-piece campaigns.

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  St. Paul Pioneer Press

  May 2002 - Jun 2006

  Graphic Artist/Page Designer

  Worked with a team of designers creating maps, charts, illustrations and various other graphics for all sections of the newspaper. Designed pages for various Local and Sports sections. I also wrote a weekly column reviewing video games for the Technology page.

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  Touchpoint Media, LLC

  Feb 2003 - now

  Art Director

  20+ years experience in sports design as an Art Director working with various sports organizations including USA Hockey, USA Wrestling, NCHC Hockey, USHL, College Hockey Inc., Minnesota Golf Association, Virginia Golf Association and more.Responsible for regular creation of various programs, brochures, presentations, infographics, media kits and other collateral material. Additionally, I meet with clients in order to concept and create marketing, branding and advertising design campaigns.• Manage scheduling, production, and design staff for large publication projects• Manage USA Hockey Magazine (Circ. 450,000), MHJ (Minnesota Hockey Journal), RINK and others.• Create publication schedules, concept art, collaborate with a network of photographers and illustrators• Work with a wide variety of clients including Cambria, Sun Country, ECOLAB, Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, USA Clay Target League, TCF Bank, and more• Project management from beginning stages to final print/web production• Print and web design• Identity and brand development from ideation to completion• Promotional and collateral design• Web and digital publication design/management• HTML email design & execution• Design of Presentations, Media Kits and Sell Sheets• Manage Mailchimp HTML email newsletter campaigns• Strong understanding of writing and grammar with a background working in journalism• Proud member of the company "Fun Committee"• Happy Hour Coordinator Show less