Alex Coblentz

Graphic Design



Objective

To provide graphical solutions for digital and printed products with professional quality service


Qualifications

18+ years of experience: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, After Effects, XD; HTML, CSS, Content Management Systems; Microsoft Office

Projects include digital and print collateral, animation, packaging design, digital and print advertisements, identity, books, calendars, magazines, annual reports, website wireframing and visual development, CMS management

Proficient with text and graphical layouts, including web pages and multi-page printed materials


Education

American Public University, Charles Town, WV
2017 – 2018

Undergraduate Certificate in Web Publishing

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
2006 – 2009

B.F.A. in Art with concentration in Graphic Design

Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD
2004 – 2006

A.A. in Digital Media Design


Relevant Experience

Gaga Marketing, Stevenson, MD
2012 – NOW

Assistant Studio Manager

Designing collateral and materials for entertainment business clients

Maintaining and updating client and company website content

Performing revisions on projects as requested by clients

Ace Info Solutions, Rockville, MD
2010 – 2011

Information Specialist

Text and image data entry for U.S. EPA Federal Lead-Based Paint Program

Photo editing for badges and certificates

Sorted and organized applications and notifications submitted to EPA

LTD Creative, Frederick, MD
2008 – 2010

Junior Graphic Designer

Designed and edited magazine spreads and brochures

Designed and edited ads and sell sheets for associations

Performed office duties: archiving, scanning, and research


Other Experience

Wonder Book and Video, Frederick, MD
2002 – 2010

Assistant Book Manager and Book Buyer

Assisted customers

Stock, price, sort, and maintain merchandise

Bought books from the general public

Fastsigns, Frederick, MD
2006 – 2008

Production Associate

Prepared vinyl and other materials for applying to substrates

Trimmed prints and assembled banners

Assisted managers with installations and office work


References Available on Request