VINCE MANSFIELD linkedin.com/in/vincent-mansfield-90ab169a
1062 Round Lake Rd, White Lake, MI 48386 |- |-
PORTFOLIO: vincemansfield.crevado.com
JOB RELATED SKILLS
• Software Proficiency: Over 20 years of professional experience using
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Acrobat, Word and Excel
on Mac OS Platform. Proficient with Dalim, Magazine Manager and Ashore.
• Print & Web Design: I have designed almost every type of print product, including
direct mail, magazine ads, flyers, posters, postcards, bi-folds, tri-folds, business
cards, logos and more. Designed web pages, banners and graphics for use on
websites. Directed outside suppliers’ ads to conform to brand guidelines.
• Print Production: Thorough knowledge of print production including design and
setup of files that print, fold and trim correctly; proper use of margins, guides,
colors and fonts/typography. Approval of proofs and press runs.
• Communication: Expert proofreader, copy writer and editor. Comfortable
communicating with sales staff, vendors and clients, both verbally and through
the written word. Ability to work in a multi-project, deadline-driven, team-oriented
environment, or independently as required.
• Management: Art directed and mentored up to six coworkers as Creative
Manager, while simultaneously designing quality printed pieces. Interviewed,
reviewed and trained fellow designers.
• Apparel Design: Ten years creating, marketing and selling thousands of t-shirts,
hoodies, onesies, koozies, coffee mugs and other items online, using original
designs of my own creation.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Oakland Community College, 2001, 3.5 GPA.
AWARDS
Two-time winner of the Soaring Eagle Award, reflecting a high standard of
quality design, good attitude and overall excellence in job performance.
VINCE MANSFIELD linkedin.com/in/vincent-mansfield-90ab169a
1062 Round Lake Rd, White Lake, MI 48386 |- |-
PORTFOLIO: vincemansfield.crevado.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
• CREATIVE MANAGER/SENIOR DESIGNER
SaveOn LLC (Troy, MI)
1996 to Present
Created hundreds of beautiful print and web designs for our company’s advertising and
marketing efforts, which directly resulted in millions of dollars in company profits. Designed
all manner of complex internal and external marketing materials, including: maps, media
kits, broadsheets, rate cards, logos, flyers and ads, for print and web. Worked directly with
vendors, clients and sales team in a fast-paced, multi-project, time-sensitive environment to
create and fulfill beautifully designed pieces. Personally collaborated with our president and
sales managers in both an on-site and remote work setting.
• APPAREL DESIGN & SALES
2013 to Present
Owner, 313 Apparel (White Lake, MI)
Personally designed, pressed and sold thousands of t-shirts, hoodies, onesies, koozies, coffee
mugs and other items online, using original designs of my own creation. Average reviews of
nearly 5 stars. Over $350,000 in sales since 2013.
• TELECOM SYSTEM INSTALLER
1993 to 1996
• SOLDIER (MOS: 31F, Honorable Discharge)
1990 to 1993
Northern Telecom, Inc. (Southfield, MI)
United States Army (Georgia, Texas & South Korea)
MY DESIGN PROCESS
• Communicate with customer, manager and/or sales staff about project goals
• Thoroughly research product, company or subject matter
• Gather all information, photos and logos relevant to the project
• Create a design (or multiple designs, time permitting) to correct specifications
• Present design, obtain feedback and integrate changes
• Present final design to relevant parties and make modifications as necessary
• Deliver print-ready file to printer and follow up to insure quality and on-time delivery
