RYAN BURDZINSKI
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position where I can contribute my creativity and advanced skills in graphic design/ printing to produce unique high-end marketing products.
Summary of Qualifications
- 10 years professional experience in the field of graphic design
- Possess extensive knowledge of design elements like color and composition
- Ability to present ideas in an effective manner
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to solve complicated problems
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Possess good organizational and management skills
- In-depth knowledge of photo editing/manipulation
- Experience in high production digital printing
- Related Computer Skills
- Mac and PC ready
- Photoshop CC
- InDesign CC
- Illustrator CC
- Dreamweaver CC
- WordPress
- HTML 5
- Powerpoint
- Word
- Command Workstation
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Kent State University – Kent, OH – 2005
Certificate of Completion
Artist as Entrepreneur Institute
COSE Arts Network, Cleveland, OH
Certificate of Completion
Web Design with Adobe CS5
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville, OH
Additional Training / Workshops
Kent Blossom Art Workshops
Kent State University- Kent, OH
Summers of 2003 & 2004
Employment
Project Manager / Graphic Designer
Orlando Laser Engraving – Orlando, FL
Jan 2019- Present
Designing and laser engraving custom pieces for personal and corporate clients. Managing projects on two laser machines as well as quoting, invoicing and customer service. Brochure design, photo editing, logo creation, typesetting and photo editing.
Lead Graphic Designer / Founder
GeekHouse Studios LLC – Orlando, FL
Oct 2013- Present
Creating stunning visuals, for both print and web media.
Specializing in marketing campaigns, page layouts, logo and brand identities, print materials and WordPress websites. As Founder, I oversee company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
Lead Graphic Designer
KHM Travel Group – Brunswick, OH
March 2009- July 2013
Concept and design of both print and web media, as well as branding the several facets of our Travel Host Agency. Newspaper/ magazine advertising, lead layout and design of The Compass Travel Agent Magazine. Design and management of several websites, HTML emails, etc.
Junior Creative
Broadvox Distribution, LLC – Cleveland, OH
Jan 2007- Jan 2009
Advertisement development & design (web and print), cover design, technical diagrams, web design, audio editing, cartoon art, development & coloring.
Awards Received
3rd Place Overall
Noenga Global Art Competition
June 2008
Silver Key
Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Competition
1998