Experience

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  Retired from jcpenney

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • J C Penney, Corp, Inc.

    • Jun 2013 - Present

    Looking for new exciting career challenges in the Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex.

  • Creative Packaging Art Director

    • Apr 1992 - Jun 2013

    Collaborated closely with Product Development Partners, Sourcing Partners, internal and external Creative Agencies, Freelance Assistants, Photographers, Vendors and Global Packaging Suppliers to execute dynamic, consistent and cost effective Private Brand Packaging and Labeling across multiple brands for women, men, teens, children and home products. Directed the process from initial concepts through print production and sample evaluations to maintain the highest quality control standards.Partial Brand List:Women: Adonna, a.n.a, Allen B, Ambrielle, Arizona, Bisou Bisou, Cabin Creek, Claiborne, Delicates, Duo Maternity, East 5th, Flirtitude, jcp brand, Jacqueline Ferrar, Mixit, Sheer Caress, the Gallery Collection, St John’s Bay, Worthington, UnderscoreMen: Arizona, Claiborne, jcp brand, J Ferrar, St John’s Bay, StaffordTeen: Arizona, City Streets, Decree, Olsenboye, St John’s BayChildren: Arizona, Boys Basics, Bright Future, Okie Dokie, Total GirlHome: Cooks, jcp Home, Royal VelvetSports: Arizona, St John’s Bay, Xersion

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  Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Owner

    • May 1980 - Apr 1992
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    Graphic Designer for various Design Studios, Advertising Agencies and Corporations. Designed and produced Catalogs, Visual Presentations, Annual Reports, Home and Commercial Chemical Packaging and Labeling, Signing, Brochures, Mailers, Logo Design, Product and Jewelry Illustrations, Caricatures and much more.Partial Client List: The Dr Pepper Company, United Parcel Service, BeautyControl Inc., Gustafson Inc., Bloom II Agency, Reed Melnichek Gentry Agency, Lone Wolf Agency, Blue Sky Inc., Trademart Advertising, the Collateral Group, NCH Corporation, Zales Corporation, JC Penney Corporation

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  Bearden and Grimes Agency

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Graphic Designer / Studio Manager

    • Jun 1977 - May 1980
    • Dallas, Texas

    Entered as a Production Artist, promoted to Designer and later to Studio Manager.Designed and produced Annual Reports, Brochures, Catalogs, Mailers, Logos, Sales Kits and Flyers.Primary Clients:Dr Pepper Company, Coca Cola Company, Southwest AirlinesEd Bearden was one of the pioneers of the Dallas Advertising and Marketing industry. He was the most brilliant and talented manager/mentor/teacher of my life. Ed will always have a special place in my heart.

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  The Drawing Board

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Production Artist / Designer

    • Jan 1974 - Jul 1977
    • Dallas, Texas

    Produced Custom Letterheads and Envelopes, Logos, Business Cards and Business Forms. Promoted to Designer in Direct Mail Advertising Department. Designed and produced Catalogs and Brochures, including press make ready.

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  The DeSoto Journal

  • DeSoto, Texas

  • Graphic Artist

    • Aug 1973 - Jan 1974
    • DeSoto, Texas

    Duties included Selling Newspaper Ads, Ad Design, Typesetting, Production and Illustration, and Newspaper Layout.