Resume

DeSean A. Lydia

 Phone: 303-929-0967
 Email: vibedzine@gmail.com


EXPERIENCE:

Owner, Designer 2008 - present
Vibedzine
• Specialize in logo design, website development, production and design of posters, flyer's - and collateral  materials.  
• Manage and grow client relationships.
• Supervise all aspects of programs to include: budget, timing and execution.

Graphic Artist & Regional Digital Print Manager 
2004 - present
American Furniture Warehouse, Englewood CO
American Furniture Warehouse, Englewood, CO
• Responsible for the planning, execution and project management of the company's entire
   digital print production for the state of Colorado and Arizona.
• Design point-of-sale (POS) elements for furniture brands including:Ashley, Lane, Simmons,
  Sealy and Serta.
• Develop promotional logos for sales events.
• Design and manage the fleet graphics of 200 plus vehicles.

Project Manager  2004 - 2005
FedEx Kinko’s , Denver, CO
• Manage all production jobs from beginning to end adhering to all timing and budget constraints.
• Train branch team members.
• Manage inactive accounts and incoming order.
• Gained extensive knowledge and understanding of the benefits and process of digital and press
- printing technology.
•  Establish and maintain relationships with potential clients.

Digital Manager 2002-2003
Fineline Sign & Graphics, Denver, CO
• Managed and trained four (4) junior level designers.
• Acquired in depth knowledge of the operation of ink jet printers and vinyl plotters.
• Designed and produced point-of-sale (POS) elements for Miller Brewing Co. in local
- off-premise accounts.
• Developed layouts for decals and vehicle wraps for professional stock dragsters.
• Designed and built a custom web site for Western Beverage and Western Trucking.

Branch Manager 2000-2002
Hertz Local Edition (HLE), Denver, CO
• Established and maintained relationships with clients and potential customers.
• Recruit new business as well as manage inactive accounts and incoming orders.
• Prepared daily sales activity and administration reports for senior level managers.
• Managed the profit margin for three (3) offices.
• Produced the highest revenue for optional insurance coverage in the local area.

SKILLS  CERTIFICATIONS:
• Client Management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects, Lightroom
• Adobe Acrobat 7.0
• 2D, 3D Autocad Certification

EDUCATION:
Mesa State College, Grand Junction, CO
• Bachelor of Arts
• Major: Graphic Arts
• Minor: Public Relations

Arapahoe Community College
• Autocad Certification