mcpherson gd resume 2015

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... search no more ... You’ve found a team player who can adapt, follow or lead as the situation requires. A conceptual thinker who will bring it all together on cue, on budget and under deadline. A versatile and self-motivated designer willing to tackle diverse projects with a practical eye towards supporting promotional targets. The proof lies in assignments from an enormous array of clients including BMG – the largest music company in the world, Mazda America, the Los Angeles County Fair, San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild, Ballast Point Gallery and others, large and small. A steady and experienced hand at conceptualizing and producing print and virtual collateral using Quark Xpress, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator and the Microsoft Office suite for Mac, I've shared techniques with others that enhance quality and timely delivery on both Mac and PC platforms. I offer a depth of gallery and tradeshow experience that designers with limited mileage can lay claim to. The Clio Awards, Master Printers of America, Potlatch Corp., the San Diego Art Institute, Inland Empire Ad Club, the Western Fairs Association, NUCEA, Bank of America and AIGA have all recognized my efforts. Professional growth is my goal through a long-term position or, if a better fit for your organization, freelance assignments – campaigns, one-offs, at your offices or from my studio. I hold a B.A. with distinction in Graphic Communications (Journalism Minor) from San Diego State University, with postgraduate study at the Art Center College of Design. Please contact me at your earliest convenience and let’s discuss your needs. Thank you for your time and consideration, Chuck McPherson E macstudios @cox.net P 619.507.5387 “ I know I’ll always have the most diverse number of choices with Chuck’s work. He soaks in every conceptual angle we throw at him and develops it with fast and efficient intensity. His understanding of aesthetics is exceptional. And the effectiveness of the promotional materials he creates for us is second to none.” – Robert Skomer Founder, Network Music LLC Searching for a solid creative?

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. . . search no more . . .

You’ve found a team player who can adapt, follow or lead as the situation requires. A conceptual thinker who will bring it all together on cue, on budget and underdeadline. A versatile and self-motivated designer willing to tackle diverse projectswith a practical eye towards supporting promotional targets.

The proof lies in assignments from an enormous array of clients including BMG – the largest music company in the world, Mazda America, the Los Angeles CountyFair, San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild, Ballast Point Gallery and others,large and small.

A steady and experienced hand at conceptualizing and producing print and virtualcollateral using Quark Xpress, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator and theMicrosoft Office suite for Mac, I've shared techniques with others that enhancequality and timely delivery on both Mac and PC platforms. I offer a depth of galleryand tradeshow experience that designers with limited mileage can lay claim to.

The Clio Awards, Master Printers of America, Potlatch Corp., the San Diego ArtInstitute, Inland Empire Ad Club, the Western Fairs Association, NUCEA, Bankof America and AIGA have all recognized my efforts.

Professional growth is my goal through a long-term position or, if a better fit foryour organization, freelance assignments – campaigns, one-offs, at your offices orfrom my studio.

I hold a B.A. with distinction in Graphic Communications (Journalism Minor) fromSan Diego State University, with postgraduate study at the Art Center College of Design.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience and let’s discuss your needs.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Chuck McPherson

E [email protected] 619.507.5387

“I know I’ll always have the mostdiverse number of choices with Chuck’swork. He soaks in every conceptual anglewe throw at him and develops it withfast and efficient intensity.

His understanding of aesthetics isexceptional. And the effectiveness ofthe promotional materials he creates forus is second to none.”

– Robert SkomerFounder, Network Music LLC

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Searching for a solid creative?

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Chuck McPherson

M I L E A G E

Owner /Creative Director macStudios 1995 to PresentLa Mesa, CAElectronic design, illustration, printer and client interface.

Co-founder Ballast Point Gallery 2012 to 2014Liberty Station NTC, San Diego, CAGallery design, monthly exhibit installation. Signage, branding.

Senior Graphic Designer NetworkMusic 1997 to 2002San Diego, CAOversaw design staff. Creative, design and electronic productionof client files, corporate promotions. Client interface.

Partner /Creative Director InterActiveGraphics 1995 to 1997Santa Fe Springs, CADirected in-house art and prepress staffs. Creative, design and electronic corporate promotions. Client interface.

PrePress Manager /Art Director AdvanceBusiness Graphics 1994 to 1995Mira Loma, CAManaged prepress and stripping departments.Art direction and design for commercial print division.

Extended experience by request...

Illustration Art Center Collegeof Design 1979 to 1981(admitted with Advance Standing) Pasadena, CA

BA Graphic Communication SanDiego StateUniversity 1979(graduated with Distinction) San Diego, CA

Extended portfolio by request...

E [email protected] 619.507.5387

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K N O W L E D G E A B L E

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Creative further sampling can be found at www.chuckmcphersonart.com (click on Commercial Art)!

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