cv michael anderson 05_19_2016

MICHAEL ANDERSON Graphic Designer / Communications Specialist (505) 920-1225 mick3504@gmail.com Houston, TX

Work History 06/2015 – Present Freelance Communication Specialists and Graphic Designer

Achieved better communications using graphic design skills

Create new marketing pieces using Adobe Creative Cloud

Create graphics for websites and printed materials using new brand style

10/2005 – 06/2015 CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center - Santa Fe, New Mexico Graphic Designer/Communications Editor

Member of a marketing team, providing support with visual communications and writing

Created various marketing pieces using Adobe Creative Cloud

Enhanced websites, signs, reports and presentations with eye-catching graphics

Managed large signage projects

Took photos for employee newsletter and photographed hospital events

Produced a patient education DVD for orthopedic surgeon who performed hip and knee replacement surgery

Worked with print vendors and sign vendors, establishing time and pricing

Used Microsoft Office programs for communications and presentations At this organization I won support for better internal communications for the clinical staff didn't have email access. My solution of having monitors placed strategically in high traffic areas showing informational slides was successful. I updated the slides on a daily basis, keeping staff in the loop on messages and events.

06/2004 - 10/2005 Genzyme Genetics - Santa Fe, New Mexico Project Team Leader and Client Services Representative

Managed a team of 3 to 4 people working on a unique long term project

Worked as a customer services representative who called on clients

02/2003 - 04/2004 Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, New Mexico Graphic Designer

Worked in a large communications group, interacting with other designers and writers

Supported scientists with presentation materials and marketing pieces

Education Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas Bachelor of Science in Commercial Art Studied illustration, graphic design, photography