BOB MELAN
G R A P H I C D E S I G N E R , A R T D I R E C TO R
SUMMARY
A dynamic creative designer and leader, who is always
looking to improve. Has worked in every part of the design
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process, over the past decade. Has a wealth of experience
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how of the energy, advertising and non-profit industries.
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Senior Graphic Designer and Art Direction
GSE Environmental is a leading manufacturer of geosynthetic protection lining products.
GSE ENVIRONMENTAL
Houston, Texas
2013 - Present
• Complete design control after the multi-million dollar GSE rebrand in 2012
• Keeping a standard for the use of the GSE brand through out the entire company
• Inputing case studies, data sheets, and other technical materials into GSE brand.
• Created all external marketing materials for Coal Ash Barrier Systems, Oil Gas System, and Mining protection
• Lead design marketing team in launch of new geogrids and high temperature products
Graphic Designer and Creative Partner
KINDLE INTERACTIVE
Houston, Texas
2012-2013
• Full rebrand
• Front end web design - Re/Max 360 Houston, Universal Updater, Medifr, West University Wellness.
• Sustainable Harvesters brochure
2008-2011
Contract Graphic Designer
• Agencies contracted - Johnson & Murphy, The Refinery Creative, and Design Works.
• Personal clients - 314 Productions, This Bar Saves Lives®, Steakhaus Productions
STEAKHAUS
Junior Graphic Designer
Los Angeles, California
Steakhaus is an independent production house in Hollywood, California
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Los Angeles, California
SLEEPINGGIANT
Kindle is a Houston and Austin based design and marketing start up.
2007-2008
E D U C AT I O N
Bachelor of Fine Art • Graphic Design
Art Institute Of Houston
2004-2007
S O F T WA R E K N O W L E D G E
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Six Month Rule - look book
Weather Girl - Sundance Marketing
MY ABILITIES
Creative, Leadership and Marketing Skills
• Relating graphic design concepts to company marketing
• Ability to adhere to an existing brand, while thinking progressively to keep the brand relevant and creative
• Managing other designers and creatives
• Communicating and explaining brand standards and limitations to other company departments
• Able to collaborate with engineers and sales team to create the most accurate marketing materials
• Working with outside print, program and web development vendors
Mac & PC
Design Skills
• Adobe Photoshop
• Complete Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
• Photography Retouching
• Page Layout & Typesetting (Presentations,Publications, Brochures And Editorials)
• Exhibit Design (Trade Shows)
• An Understanding Of CSS & CMS System Implementation
• Pre-press Production
• Illustration
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power-point
• Keynote
• Wordpress
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