Ryan Mcdaniel
Senior Graphic Designer at Direct Benefits, an Alera Group Company- Claim this Profile
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Adam Hook
One of the upcoming creatives today, ryan has a good eye for composition. He recognizes the value of a simple and concise message in the imagery he uses. I am glad to partner with him. He is one of the best Art Directors I have worked with to date.
Adam Hook
One of the upcoming creatives today, ryan has a good eye for composition. He recognizes the value of a simple and concise message in the imagery he uses. I am glad to partner with him. He is one of the best Art Directors I have worked with to date.
Adam Hook
One of the upcoming creatives today, ryan has a good eye for composition. He recognizes the value of a simple and concise message in the imagery he uses. I am glad to partner with him. He is one of the best Art Directors I have worked with to date.
Adam Hook
One of the upcoming creatives today, ryan has a good eye for composition. He recognizes the value of a simple and concise message in the imagery he uses. I am glad to partner with him. He is one of the best Art Directors I have worked with to date.
Experience
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Direct Benefits, an Alera Group Company
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Graphic Designer
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Aug 2022 - Present
Work directly with the head of marketing on various of projects including,. • Prepare graphics and collateral for multiple print and web media • Maintain multiple websites including ongoing maintenance, updates, enhancements, and metrics. Work directly with the head of marketing on various of projects including,. • Prepare graphics and collateral for multiple print and web media • Maintain multiple websites including ongoing maintenance, updates, enhancements, and metrics.
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Calculated Industries
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic - Production Designer
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Oct 2015 - Feb 2022
Designing product packaging, photography and other assets for Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, Menards and company website. I was also tasked to help turn our products into apps with the company's code team. Finally, I was also in coordination with the Marketing Director to help with cost analysis for all advertising budgets. • Product photography • UI/UX design • Amazon store graphics • Webpage layout design • Print and Web Advertisement • Advertisement and marketing graphic content • Package Design for products to be sold on Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes and others Show less
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University of Nevada Reno
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Art Director
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Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
Managing all aspects of a staff of six Graphic Designers. Our team made graphics for the University of Nevada, Reno and worked with other companies' Graphic Design departments including Apple and Microsoft. • Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members • Talk to clients to develop an artistic approach and style • Present designs to clients for approval Managing all aspects of a staff of six Graphic Designers. Our team made graphics for the University of Nevada, Reno and worked with other companies' Graphic Design departments including Apple and Microsoft. • Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members • Talk to clients to develop an artistic approach and style • Present designs to clients for approval
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BEARPAW
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Designer
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Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
Assisted the senior designer in a fast work place in the implementation of all catalog and web material for Sportif USA, Aventura and Ecoths Brands. Behind the scenes in every aspect from working with models on photo shots to sending final work to the printers. • Photography ( including photo manipulation and color corrections ) • Graphics / Layout Design ( Catalogs, Web, Email Blasts, Trade-show Signage, Trailer Design ) • Logo Design Assisted the senior designer in a fast work place in the implementation of all catalog and web material for Sportif USA, Aventura and Ecoths Brands. Behind the scenes in every aspect from working with models on photo shots to sending final work to the printers. • Photography ( including photo manipulation and color corrections ) • Graphics / Layout Design ( Catalogs, Web, Email Blasts, Trade-show Signage, Trailer Design ) • Logo Design
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PSAV
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United States
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Events Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Audio/Visual Technician
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Oct 2005 - Jan 2010
Audio Visual Director responsible for ten employees to set up and take down of audio-visual equipment along with day-to-day operations of all aspects of marketing • Set-up, take down, and operated 300+ shows. • Coordinated with event planners to execute clients' needs. • Meeting clients when they arrived at the hotel to coordinate How they would like to present their meeting. • Sent quotes for corporate for potential clients. Audio Visual Director responsible for ten employees to set up and take down of audio-visual equipment along with day-to-day operations of all aspects of marketing • Set-up, take down, and operated 300+ shows. • Coordinated with event planners to execute clients' needs. • Meeting clients when they arrived at the hotel to coordinate How they would like to present their meeting. • Sent quotes for corporate for potential clients.
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Education
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The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Bachelors of Science, Graphic Design