Resume

Graphics • Design • Illustration • Photography 


PROFILE
Extensive experience in print and design. Statewide recognized graphic design. Developed brand and corporate identities, advertisements, annual reports, and sales collateral for companies and clients. 


SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Power Point
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe ImageReady
Adobe InDesign
Corel Draw
Corel Photo Paint
Corel Trace
Corel R.A.V.E.
Maya
Flash
Dreamweaver 


CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MOCKLER BEVERAGE BUDWEISER – BATON ROUGE, LA  (2001 - PRESENT) 
Sales Support & Merchandise Manager 2005 to present 
Oversee all Sales Support and Merchandising operations
Supervisor of 10 Full-time and Part-Time employees
Organize Sales Support and Merchandise budget
Manage MBC Signs
Assist Vice-President of Sales 

Sales Support Graphic Designer 2001 to 2005
Design, print, and distribute signs and banners for Budweiser
Develop company presentations, special projects, and logos
Create idea of a sign shop division of Mockler Beverage a.k.a. MBC Signs
Assist Sales Support manager with daily operations
Manage wide-format printers, laminators, and plotters

MEDIA DIRECT ADVERTISING AGENCY – NEW ORLEANS, LA  (1998 - 2001) 
Marketing Intern 1998 - 2001
Create and present PowerPoint slides for clients
Develop marketing strategies for the company
Input of Radio and Television spot advertisements


SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS
Louisiana Budweiser Ice Cold Singles Neon
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Custom City Silhouette Neon
Louisiana Corona T-Shirt Campaign
L.S.U. Purple, Gold, and Cold Campaign


EDUCATION
B.F.A., 2005 Louisiana State University, Concentration in Graphic Design & Photography 


CONTACT
1625 Ormandy Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 • (225) 268-5782 • blakeb28@gmail.com