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John Shafer is a seasoned marketing communications professional with 42 years of experience in graphic design, layout, marketing communications, and product marketing. He has worked at Ingersoll Rand and Aro Corporation, developing graphics, designing sales catalogs, and collaborating on trade shows and exhibitions. As a Marketing Specialist II at Ingersoll Rand, he managed the in-house printing department, supervised a team of 12 associates, and handled budgets and procurement. At Aro Corporation, he was a Graphic Artist responsible for design elements, layout, and illustrations in sales catalogs and collateral pieces. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Bowling Green State University. With his extensive experience and skills in graphic design, layout, marketing communications, and product marketing, John Shafer is a valuable asset to any organization.

Experience

    • United States
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing Specialist II
      • Oct 1981 - Present

      • Develop graphics associated with all aspects integrated within marketing communications - sales literature design and layout - distributor oriented promotions and point-of-purchase - print advertising • Collaborates on Trade Fairs and Exhibitions - work together with associates and trade show house on design and logistics - show contracts • Administer printing services and estimating with outside vendors • Coordinate photography requirements • Originate, process and reconcile procurement charges • Assure that quality standards and proper branding guidelines are achieved • Maintain print record database

    • Graphic Services Coordinator
      • 1993 - 1995

      Manager of in-house Printing department, including pre-press, pressroom, bindery, photography and literature distribution • Responsible for operating budget • Supervisor over staff of 12 associates • Handled procurement of all printing paper and graphic supplies • Developed weekly production schedule for both pre-press and presses

    • Graphic Artist
      • 1981 - 1993

      • Responsible for design elements and layout of sales catalogs and collateral pieces • Produced illustrations and dimensional drawings utilized in sales literature

Education

  • 1978 - 1981
    Bowling Green State University
    Bachelor, Fine Arts/Graphic Design

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