Layne Baumgartner

EXPERIENCE Mountain Lake Publishing Local Design, Marketing, & Print Service Company LAYNE BAUMGARTNER - Contracted Graphic Designer - 2019-Present • Partner remotely with clients to understand their design needs & requirements - • Develop concepts, graphics, and layouts for special publications laynebportfolio.crevado.com • Prepare and review drafts & proofs • Provide expert insight & recommendations for client-provided materials • Actively collaborate with clients to listen and implement iterative feedback • Single-handedly oversees design production for Chamber of Commerce Directory, & Parade of Homes magazines Production Manager - • Managed a small team of designers to produce ads & facilitate the production cycle • Led the creative vision in company-wide design processes • Oversaw production of over 80 printed magazines & digital flipbooks • Helped maintain a 30+ year old brand & modernized it for a digital world • Regularly coordinated with external printers & ensured high quality standards were met • Maintained consistent & predictable delivery; not a single deadline was missed during 4-year span In-House Graphic Designer - • Assisted Production Manager in developing ads & carrying projects through production • Worked in tandem with clients on designs based on requirements, feedbacks, and modifications • Developed compelling concepts, graphics, and layouts to suit specific needs within deadlines Hot Topic National Clothing & Accessory Retail Chain Assistant Manager: Keyholder - 2019-Present • Responsible for key flagship storefront operations (open/close) and administrative duties • Co-manage 5+ sales associates and clearly articulate goals, objectives, and strategies of the business • Lead by example to motivate team to go beyond the customer’s expectation and needs • Maintain social media (Instagram/Facebook) presence to showcase new products • Facilitate the development of team members through continuous improvement • Champion a team culture of trust & togetherness EXPERIENCE BTSx50States Promotional Crowdsource News & Update Initiative Freelance Graphic Designer - 2019-Present LAYNE BAUMGARTNER --laynebportfolio.crevado.com • Prepare and produce fresh concepts & graphics that meet the strategic goal • Collaborate with 5+ other designers to develop visually stunning work for social media marketing • Designed the new contemporary logo for the entire brand identity • Provide structural design feedback while also gaining constructive insight from other team members • Help vet and onboard new designers NOTABLE PROJECTS Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Areva Contracted Graphic Designer - 2013 • Designed a modern logo to debut at a conference in Paris, France Centerpointe Dance Studios Contracted Graphic Designer - • Worked with the client to design unique logos, flyers, and newsprint Hiwassee Lake “Big Sweep” Lake Clean Up Contracted Graphic Designer - • Designed t-shirt with custom logos for 50+ volunteers over 5 years Self-Employed Freelance Graphic Artist - 2009-Present • Design logos, flyers, and posters for various clients • Commission based illustrations for various clients • Start up and moderate fanzines/personal art magazines EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Communications - 3.2 GPA Spring 2014 - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA SKILLS Mac OS, Windows, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash) Microsoft Office, Wacom Tablet, iPad, Procreate Strong Understanding in Typography, Illustration, 2D Design, Color Theory, Process of Printing, Magazine Production, & Page Layout INTERESTS Graphic/Digital Art, Fanzines, Sequential Art, Comics, Illustrating, Drawing, Inking, Travel, Experiencing New Places, Nature, Photography, Listening to Music, Expanding Musical Taste, Movies, Video Games