Donny Clay Resume
Professional Experience
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- Nov 2019 - Present
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of websites and email campaigns, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and adherence to standards. Produce over 200 assets monthly, demonstrating efficiency in a high-volume work environment.
- Conceptualize and create innovative marketing collateral, including flyers, social media graphics, print ads, billboards, signage, brochures, booklets, pamphlets, vehicle wraps, video editing, and animations.
- Supervise, train and guide junior designers in executing design projects. Played a key role as the Interim Art Director of marketing, overseeing 10+ employees and ensuring the delivery of designs aligned with concepts and brand guidelines.
- ICollaborate with Creative Directors and Art Directors to address challenges and contribute to effective problem-solving during meetings. Establish and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and key clients.
Guaranteed Rate
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer with a proven track record at Guaranteed Rate, adept at developing and maintaining websites, email campaigns, and a wide range of marketing collateral with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and After Effects. Recognized for high-volume output in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on quality and cross-browser compatibility.
- 10/2018 - 06/2019
- Consult and design of rebranding (i.e., social media branding, color adjustment, image resizing and logo placement on products)
- Produce high quality images for promotion (such as flyers, animated web banners, catalogs and posters)
- Restructure web design and UX
- Create video marketing materials
- Design and prepare packaging for products
Certified
UX/UI Designer (Consultant)
UX/UI Designer (Consultant) at Certified Line, responsible for updating a brand with a compellling visual identity system. Specialized in delivering high-quality design documents, conducting user research, and enhancing functionality for optimal user experiences.
- 02/2017 - 09/2018
- Developed cost-effective branded marketing materials and presentation decks, effectively reaching target audiences. Generated creative ideas and concepts to meet diverse advertising and marketing needs for clients.
- Redesigned college and high school logos for optimal printing preparation. Collaborated closely with team members to ensure overall brand cohesiveness in design deliverables.
- Managed high-volume workload, delivering designs for schools and towns under tight deadlines. Conducted ongoing industry trend research, contributing innovative ideas. Inspected file quality throughout the design and print production process.
Credentials Solutions
Graphic Designer/Print Operations
Graphic Designer/Print Operations at Credentials Solutions, specializing in cost-effective development of branded marketing materials and presentation decks. Known for generating creative ideas aligned with client needs and staying abreast of industry trends to bring innovation to the company.
- 09/2012 – Present
- Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud to design and present integrated mock-ups and marketing materials. Generate interactive HTML prototypes for client presentations and user testing.
- Coordinate and design websites on various platforms (Shopify, WordPress, GoDaddy, Wix) and develop interactive videos, boosting brand awareness across the company’s digital platforms.
- Apply advanced programming knowledge (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap) to create user-friendly websites and mobile applications. Gather client requirements, prototype design concepts, and contribute to improve navigation systems for enhanced user experiences.
Independent Contractor
Senior Visual/UX Designer (Contract/Project-Based)
Independent Contractor serving as a Senior Visual/UX Designer (Contract/Project-Based) since 2012. Leveraging visual design and branding expertise to help clients effectively reach their target audience. Proficient in creating strong design concepts, developing layouts, and producing interactive prototypes for diverse creative projects.
Technical Skills & Proficiencies
UX/UI Design: Storyboarding • User Research • Wireframing • Information Architecture • Prototyping • User-Centered Design
Visual Design: Branding • Typography • Email Campaigns • Social Media • Presentations • Photography/Videography
Tools & Languages: Figma • Sketch • Adobe CC • MS Office • HTML/CSS • Javascript • Bootstrap
Leadership: Team Supervision • Mentorship • Art Direction • Team Collaboration • Project Management • Problem-Solving
Education
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.S.I.T)
Graphic Design/Web Development Specialization