Thomas Fryer

Thomas Fryer

Owner, Creative Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creative Director / Senior Graphic Designer

  • Education

    • ASI Education

      2011 - 2012
      MASI Advertising Specialty Information

      A Masters of Advertising Specialty Information designation for commitment to expertise and professionalism in the advertising specialty industry.

    • Edgewood Regional High School

      1989 - 1992
      High School High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
    • The Art Institutes

      1992 - 1994
      Associates Visual Communications Honors
  • Experience

    • SharkByte Enterprises

      Jan 1995 - Feb 2016
      Owner, Creative Director

      Freelance graphic designs for a variety of clients including: MacKenzie's Tae-Kwon Do and Hapkido, Adaptive Data Storage, Lion Tamers Club, Inc., Caromano's Corner, MB Golf Events. Traditional Korean Karate Academy, Complete Site Services, Lakehurst Self Storage, Palate restaurant and Dynamic Flooring.

    • Millstar Electronic Publishing Group

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
      Graphic Designer

      Millstar automated the production of printed and electronic catalogs and directories, built eCommerce solutions and provided eCommerce strategy consulting. Millstar was an early leader in the eCommerce space.A small sampling of clients / projects included: Accubite, ASHRAE, Banta Corporation, Cahners Publishing, Corporate Express, Darby Dental, Design News, Government Computer News, Hearst Publishing, Hoffman Engineering, Manufacturing Marketplace, Moore Medical, Nalge Nunc, Plant Engineering, Quill Corporation, Semiconductor Engineering, Siemens, Square D, Staples, Sullivan Dental and Turck. Show less

    • Advertising Specialty Institute

      Jan 1995 - Feb 2016
      Senior Graphic Designer

      Responsibilities include graphic design of logos, postcards, magazine advertising, flyers, brochures, trade show directories, HTML email campaigns, web site design and management, production artwork, signage, corporate identity, stationary, business cards, various apparel artwork including T-shirts, bags, etc. as well as numerous print and interactive online graphics.Design of printed materials from concept to completion with extensive knowledge of printing processes including press checks, blue line reviews, interaction with various print vendors to ensure the most cost-effective and efficient methods are used to produce the final materials.Design of online materials from concept to completion with knowledge of HTML code, Flash and Premiere to produce dynamic online graphics as well as complete web site design and management.Production artwork skills involving coordinating and implementing third party advertising into various brochures and directories, design and management of large printed catalogs and directories.Art direction skills, working closely with writers, project managers and other designers to create the best, most effective designs. Show less

    • Atco Design Company

      Mar 2016 - now
      Founder/CEO

      Atco Design Company provides graphic design services for small businesses and individuals seeking excellent graphic design solutions for logos, menus, brochures, flyers, invitations, banners, signs, etc.https://www.facebook.com/AtcoDesignCompany/

    • Chauffeur Driven Magazine & Trade Show

      Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
      Graphic & Digital Designer

      Chauffeur Driven, founded in 2012, is the industry’s most widely circulated publication and has become one of the most respected international trade shows for ground transportation.

    • Masterpiece Advertising

      Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
      Freelance Graphic Designer

      Short Term Freelance Graphic Designer contract for Atlantic City based advertising agency Masterpiece Advertising. Clients included Foxwoods Casino, Angel of the Winds Hotel & Casino, Shore Medical Group.

    • FXI

      Nov 2017 - Jun 2019
      Senior Graphic Designer

      FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation for the Home, Healthcare, Electronics, Industrial, Personal Care and Transportation Markets. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around and under yourself in countless applications. We protect automobile passengers on the highway and fragile electronic components in shipment. We help consumers sleep sounder and furniture manufacturers create comfort. We provide for sharper images in digital printers and copiers and help consumers keep their homes clean. We provide critical components for filters, dispensers, gaskets and seals in everything from blood oxygenators to computer disk drives. Show less

    • Chauffeur Driven Magazine & Trade Show

      Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
      Freelance Graphic Designer

      Freelance graphic designer supporting the editorial design and production of the monthly Chauffeur Driven magazine as well as the onsite materials (brochures, signage, etc) for the CD/NLA trade show, as well as serving onsite at the trade show as a videographer and trade show staff support.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MASI: Masters of Advertising Specialty Information

      Advertising Specialty Institute
      Feb 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thomas Fryer
      Art of the Show Award: Show Daily International Association of Exhibits and Events Apr 2008 In 2008, I was awarded the Art of the Show Award in the Show Daily category by the International Association of Exhibits and Events.The ASI Show Daily, a 16 page, full-color newsletter. This project was produced onsite at a trade show, incorporating live coverage, with photos and articles written the day of the event, designed and produced during the day, sent out and printed overnight and handed out to patrons the next morning as the trade show opened for the day.The Daily also… Show more In 2008, I was awarded the Art of the Show Award in the Show Daily category by the International Association of Exhibits and Events.The ASI Show Daily, a 16 page, full-color newsletter. This project was produced onsite at a trade show, incorporating live coverage, with photos and articles written the day of the event, designed and produced during the day, sent out and printed overnight and handed out to patrons the next morning as the trade show opened for the day.The Daily also included third party advertising and a “New Product Showcase” which consisted of advertising created and managed by myself based on supplied materials. Show less
    • Awarded to Thomas Fryer
      Art of the Show Award: Show Daily International Association of Exhibits and Events Apr 2004 In 2004, I was awarded the Art of the Show Award in the Show Daily category by the International Association of Exhibits and Events.The ASI Show Daily, a 16 page, full-color newsletter. This project was produced onsite at a trade show, incorporating live coverage, with photos and articles written the day of the event, designed and produced during the day, sent out and printed overnight and handed out to patrons the next morning as the trade show opened for the day.The Daily also… Show more In 2004, I was awarded the Art of the Show Award in the Show Daily category by the International Association of Exhibits and Events.The ASI Show Daily, a 16 page, full-color newsletter. This project was produced onsite at a trade show, incorporating live coverage, with photos and articles written the day of the event, designed and produced during the day, sent out and printed overnight and handed out to patrons the next morning as the trade show opened for the day.The Daily also included third party advertising and a “New Product Showcase” which consisted of advertising created and managed by myself based on supplied materials. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Santa

      Issued by Waterford Township Fire Dept on Dec 2015
      Waterford Township Fire DeptAssociated with Thomas Fryer
    • Foster-family for SOS Beagle Rescue NJ

      Issued by SOS BEAGLE RESCUE INC on Nov 2017
      SOS BEAGLE RESCUE INCAssociated with Thomas Fryer
    • Team Member and Lead Fundraiser

      Issued by American Cancer Society: Relay for Life of Marlton on Jun 2012
      American Cancer Society: Relay for Life of MarltonAssociated with Thomas Fryer
    • Graphic Designer for Cohn Sisters, MakeACure.com fundraising team

      Issued by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Oct 2007
      Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationAssociated with Thomas Fryer
    • Volunteer Graphic Designer

      Issued by Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children on Apr 2016
      Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for ChildrenAssociated with Thomas Fryer