Resume

Karl Brandt

Indianapolis, IN 46239
317-832-2193

Highly skilled professional with extensive working experience in illustration, graphic design, web design, multimedia and project coordination. Organized dynamic team player with a creative and attentive eye to detail. Enjoy learning new things and taking on new challenges!

SKILLS

Mac & PC  |  Illustrator  |  Photoshop  |  InDesign  |  Acrobat  |  Dreamweaver  |  Premiere Pro  |  Word  |  Excel  |  Outlook  |  HTML  |  CSS  |  WordPress  |  FTP  |  Content Management Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Karl Brandt, Indianapolis, Indiana
(December 2019 — Current)
Freelance Illustrator & Designer
Created illustrations, designs and edited video from initial concept to final for different clients.

Wiley, Indianapolis, Indiana
(June 2016 — December 2019)
Project Coordinator
Managed the coordination, trafficking and tracking of assets between internal staff and outside vendors in the full design and creation of book covers from initial concept through release to the printer.

  • Managed more than 50 book cover projects at a time within the various stages of design development
  • Gathered informational assets including cover briefs, image files and back cover copy into project specific folders for vendors to be able to successfully execute work
  • Routed book cover design passes and corrections through editorial teams and outside vendors until the jobs received final approval by all reviewers to meet scheduled dates & deadlines
  • Acted as the main vendor and editorial contact, solving problems, providing oversight for schedules, budgets and quality benchmarks on assigned projects
  • Created schedules, handled status tracking, reporting and participated in issue resolution for all assigned jobs
  • Worked with the legal team to secure and document image permissions for all jobs
  • Responsible for overseeing the completion of all assigned book cover jobs and releasing them to the printer on time
  • Assigned projects included print materials, cover design, mechanical file creation, eContent, copywriting, advertising and promotional materials

Motionwear, Indianapolis, Indiana
(April 2015 — April 2016)
Senior Graphic Designer
Designed and completed page layout for Gym Fashion catalogs and marketing collateral projects including postcards, flyers, ads and other promotional programs which ensured meeting all client requirements.

  • Assisted with studio setup & file management of images taken from photo shoots of catalog models
  • Edited photos by color correcting and touching up images for catalogs and department marketing materials
  • Collaborated with the art director and gym fashion catalog manager on the creation and completion of the gym fashion catalogs
  • Produced catalog support materials including price lists & order forms
  • Managed back-ups and CD/DVD storage system for images and catalogs
  • Reviewed and proofed my own work for catalogs and marketing projects
  • Packaged and boxed up printed catalogs for mailing
  • Assisted Art Director with marketing brainstorming sessions
  • Created and edited line art for print and web applications
  • Created concepts & designs for Email Blasts that were sent out to customers
  • Helped other team members as needed with projects
  • Updated processes & procedures for job tasks

Wiley, Indianapolis, Indiana
(October 2013 — November 2014)
Web Production Specialist
Worked closely with the Web Production Manager and Producers to build, maintain and update assigned branded websites utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Content Management Systems.

  • Updated websites and created newsletters using the CMA, NWS, and DMMS Content Management Systems
  • Created web-optimized graphics to enhance sites
  • Managed complete delivery process of scheduled newsletters.
  • Coded, uploaded and delivered Wrox and Dummies newsletters.
  • Created artwork and templates for newsletters
  • Adhered to web standards and best practices for clean code
  • Coded, uploaded and delivered Stock Trader’s Almanac promotional email blasts
  • Researched site queries and suggestions and responded to customers in a timely manner.
  • Made updates to websites as appropriate
  • Sent out weekly Stock Trader’s Almanac alerts by updating STA.com and sending newsletters to subscribers
  • Updated and created feature box ads for stocktradersalmanac.com
  • Managed mailboxes for Dummies, Sybex, P2P Forums, Wrox, and Stock Trader’s Almanac by answering/forwarding emailed customer concerns
  • Set up custom publishing instant download pages and PDF redirects
  • Updated New Releases, Bestselling books, and Featured Titles on the Wiley Trading website
  • Provided support and other department functions as needed by creating illustrations, animations, and editing video/audio

Wiley, Indianapolis, Indiana
(August 1999 — October 2013)
Senior Graphics Technician — Illustration, Processing, & Multimedia
Created detailed illustrations, icons, and graphics from submitted sketches and concept ideas. Produced multimedia projects including websites, video presentations, audio podcasts, email blasts and animations.

  • Produced line art illustrations to be included in published books
  • Managed interactive multimedia projects
  • Created website Landing Pages and Microsites from Photoshop design files utilizing CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
  • Edited video and audio for Sales Conference and Marketing projects
  • Created animations for use in video projects
  • Utilized Flash and ActionScript in the creation of online Web Banners
  • Recorded weekly podcast’s using Audio Hijack and Skype
  • Edited audio files and graphics together for weekly Podcasts
  • Combined edited video and animations to create interactive DVD’s
  • Created user-interface designs
  • Created and edited .html Email Blasts
  • Designed and Authored interactive Media Kit CD’s
  • Created flowcharts and storyboards for interactive projects
  • Trained new hire technicians and assisted associate and intermediate technicians with developing skills
  • Evaluated department workload and proactively communicated the status of projects
  • Maintained illustration and processing schedules and assigned workload accordingly
  • Coordinated and maintained status of department eMarketing projects. This included all digital publications, microsites, landing pages, online banner ads and email blasts
  • Created Digital Catalogs and Sample Chapters for online distribution on ISSUU.com
  • Updated Collateral Library for completed eMarketing projects
  • Maintained and updated department online graphics web binder of processes and procedures
  • Maintained and updated department online vector art library

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Graphics, Purdue University – West Lafayette, Indiana