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Fitzroy Murray



SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Powerful Communicator
·       Focuses on Creative Solutions  
·       Experience in Print & Web
·       Goal-Oriented
·       Strong Client Relations
·       Open to New Challenges
·       Creative Solution
·       Time Management
·       Goal-Oriented
·       Team Player

COMPUTER SKILLS:

·       PC and Mac OSX Compatible
·       Adobe Acrobat Reader CS5
·       Illustrator
·       InDesign
·       Photoshop
·       Flash
    ·       Dreamweaver
    ·       HTML CSS
    ·       MS Word
    ·       Excel
    ·       PowerPoint
    ·       Outlook


EDUCATION:
The Art Institute of Washington                                                                                                  Arlington, VA
   • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design                                                     November 2002 – June 2008

DESIGN EXPERIENCE: 

Textile Rental Services Association of America (TRSA)                                                         Alexandria, VA
Graphic Artist, Contractor                                                                                       February 2010 – Present
• Independently created bi-annual publication with more than 350 pages and 5,000
  advertisements, which continues to be used as a template for subsequent editions
• Work with a team to edit publication and finalize for printing, successfully meeting project timeline
• Established strong relationship with client and successfully executed six publications

Designer Fitz                                                                                                                       Washington, DC
Freelance Graphic Web and Industrial Artist                                                                         2009 – Present

Client: Priya Publications                                                                                                        Seattle, WA
Art director                                                                                                                          September 2009
            • Developed business plan for book publisher, including marketing strategy, 
               website branding and new author development
            • Designed logo and brand treatment to be used in marketing
            • Coordinated book design process, providing mock-ups and sending proofs for approval
            • Created website and blogs to promote and advertise new products
            • Designed template to be used for future publications


 
Client: Washington Literacy Center                                                                                  Washington, DC
 Freelance Graphic Designer                                                                                        June 2010 – Present
            • Created design and test layout for direct-mail materiel, which was used 
              for year-round fundraisers.
            • Designed new logo for established annual banquette. 

The Creative Group                                                                                                            Washington, DC
 Graphic Designer                                                                                                           May 2013 - Present

Center for American Progress (CAP)                                                                               Washington, DC
 Graphic Designer                                                                                             August 2013 - October 2013

Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)                                                         Washington, DC
 Graphic Designer                                                                                                        May 2013 - July 2013
Client: Priya Publications                                                                                                         Seattle, WA
 Graphic Artist                                                                                                                      September 2009
            • Developed business plan for book publisher, including marketing strategy, 
              website branding and new author development
            • Designed logo and brand treatment to be used in marketing
            • Coordinated book design process, providing mock-ups and sending proofs for approval
            • Created website and blogs to promote and advertise new products
            • Designed template to be used for future publications 
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