Michael Allen

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2000

  Desktop Publisher/Presentation Specialist

  • Produced high-quality print and digital materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, reports, and powerpoint presentations.• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure that all materials meet their needs and objectives.• Edit and proofread documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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  MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

  Mar 2000 - Aug 2019

  Sr. Graphic Designer

  • Managed a team of 3 graphic designers, overseeing project timelines, ensuring high-qualitydeliverables, and fostering a collaborative creative environment.• Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives resulting in a 15% reduction in external designcontractor expenses.• Implemented ecient project management strategies, reducing project turnaroundtime by 20%.• Spearheaded team-building initiatives and workshops, contributing to a 15% increase inoverall team morale.• Enhanced design processes, optimizing workflows and increasing team productivity by 25%.• Recognized and celebrated by the General Manager of MARTA and peers as one of theTOP Employees throughout the organization for creative innovation, dependability andoutstanding performance. Show less

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  Creative Genius Dezigns

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2024

  Creative Director/Owner

  Conceptualized and designed digital and print advertisements for national campaigns,reaching an audience of over 1 million.• Collaborated with marketing teams to develop compelling visual content for socialmedia platforms, increasing follower engagement by 50%.• Redesigned the company brand identity standards, resulting in a 30% increasein brand recognition.• Coordinated with printers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of high-qualityprinted materials.• Provided art direction for photo shoots, resulting in captivating visuals used in variousmarketing campaigns. Show less

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  Czarnowski Collective

  May 2022 - Jan 2024

  Graphic Production Assistant

  • Pre-press – prepare print files and ensure that the proper format, appearance and layout of text, images, and color is set before the full-size print is put into production.• Reviewed assigned jobs with the Graphics Manager and understand scope of work required to complete any Graphics projects.• Communicate project challenges and errors to graphic project manager, project, and account manager, as well as the Graphics Manager. • Communicate with warehouse, CAD and shop members to coordinate any Graphics application or need for required materials to complete any Graphics work. Review any areas of recurring challenge with various production departments and Graphics management for identification of required corrective actions.• Job Closing – ensure jobs are packaged and prepared for outbound per SOP and placed in appropriate pick up. Finalize and maintain job paperwork (including smartsheet finals, COMS closing notes, & signed pick up/drop off forms) Show less

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  Shepard

  Jun 2024 - now

  Graphic Designer