I am a seasoned Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in Adobe Creative Suite tools including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. I've consistently demonstrated my ability to solve diverse business and communications challenges through creative visual design. I take pride in collaborating effectively with team members and managing projects from conception to completion while maintaining high quality standards. Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of clients including Creative Marketing Solutions and the Bill of Rights Institute, and have contributed to media, corporate, educational, and political design projects. Being adaptive to tight deadlines and varied design needs has enabled me to deliver excellent print and web materials, marketing collateral, and visual communications that support strategic objectives.

John Sauerhoff

I am a seasoned Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in Adobe Creative Suite tools including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. I've consistently demonstrated my ability to solve diverse business and communications challenges through creative visual design. I take pride in collaborating effectively with team members and managing projects from conception to completion while maintaining high quality standards. Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of clients including Creative Marketing Solutions and the Bill of Rights Institute, and have contributed to media, corporate, educational, and political design projects. Being adaptive to tight deadlines and varied design needs has enabled me to deliver excellent print and web materials, marketing collateral, and visual communications that support strategic objectives.

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I am a seasoned Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in Adobe Creative Suite tools including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. I’ve consistently demonstrated my ability to solve diverse business and communications challenges through creative visual design. I take pride in collaborating effectively with team members and managing projects from conception to completion while maintaining high quality standards.

Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of clients including Creative Marketing Solutions and the Bill of Rights Institute, and have contributed to media, corporate, educational, and political design projects. Being adaptive to tight deadlines and varied design needs has enabled me to deliver excellent print and web materials, marketing collateral, and visual communications that support strategic objectives.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Freelance/Contract
January 1, 2008 - Present
Provide graphic design services for diverse clients including Creative Marketing Solutions, Bergmann Zwerdling Direct, Bill of Rights Institute, and others. Delivering print and web design solutions, managing client communications, and producing a wide array of marketing materials.
Contract Graphic Designer at The Boss Group
July 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025
Delivered graphic design services using Adobe Creative Suite. Provided problem solving for business and communication challenges through visual design. Collaborated professionally with team members ensuring strong conceptual production and design skills in print and web.
Graphic Design Coordinator at American Hospital Association
February 28, 2010 - September 4, 2025
Designed and managed layout and print production for the AHA News newspaper. Managed internal and external design for all print collateral including marketing materials and advertising. Oversaw projects from initial design to completion maintaining schedules and quality standards.
Sr. Graphic Designer at Kennedy Communications
November 30, 2005 - September 4, 2025
Developed, designed, and produced over 300 political direct mail ads. Created or sourced art including photos and illustrations. Conceptualized and designed multiple advertising materials daily including posters, cards, and calendars.
Contract Sr. Graphic Designer at Icon Freelance
December 31, 2007 - September 4, 2025
Produced creative work under tight deadlines across point-of-sale, direct mail, and newspaper ads. Coordinated vendor interaction and managed projects from concept to print. Applied strong organizational and decision-making skills.
Technical Communications Designer at Charles Schwab & Co.
January 31, 2000 - September 4, 2025
Designed and programmed the daily intranet @schwab website including graphics intensive original art, infographics, and presentations. Managed deadlines for read-ready site delivery to East Coast morning readers.

Education

A.A.S. Degree in Graphic Design at Platt College San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services