I'm a friendly, creative professional with extensive experience in art direction, graphic design, and production across diverse industries. I have a proven track record of marketing ad campaigns, updating and developing spec sheets, managing document revisions, and preparing final pre-press for print, email, and web banner designs. I’m skilled in using Adobe Creative Cloud tools and have received multiple awards for my work. My strengths include collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining brand consistency, and delivering polished, print-ready and digital assets on tight deadlines. I excel at turning concepts into visually engaging materials while adhering to style guides and production requirements.

Mark A. Cook

I'm a friendly, creative professional with extensive experience in art direction, graphic design, and production across diverse industries. I have a proven track record of marketing ad campaigns, updating and developing spec sheets, managing document revisions, and preparing final pre-press for print, email, and web banner designs. I’m skilled in using Adobe Creative Cloud tools and have received multiple awards for my work. My strengths include collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining brand consistency, and delivering polished, print-ready and digital assets on tight deadlines. I excel at turning concepts into visually engaging materials while adhering to style guides and production requirements.

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I’m a friendly, creative professional with extensive experience in art direction, graphic design, and production across diverse industries. I have a proven track record of marketing ad campaigns, updating and developing spec sheets, managing document revisions, and preparing final pre-press for print, email, and web banner designs. I’m skilled in using Adobe Creative Cloud tools and have received multiple awards for my work.

My strengths include collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining brand consistency, and delivering polished, print-ready and digital assets on tight deadlines. I excel at turning concepts into visually engaging materials while adhering to style guides and production requirements.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Production Artist • Graphic Design (Part-time) at Acuity Brands
January 1, 2020 - Present
Updated and developed lighting company spec sheets for engineers and colleagues. Edits included tables, cells, charts, images, and copy adjustments. Performed vector and image graphic updates using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Updated Acuity Brands color swatches. Downloaded and uploaded updated interactive PDF proofs to the Adobe Workfront portal. Consistently completed all edit deadlines in a timely fashion.
Project Manager • Production Artist (Contractor) at Synchrony Financial
January 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Updated copy and graphic layouts for private bankcard forms, applications, and brochures for clients. Managed document revisions and approvals via Adobe Workfront. Converted .png and .jpeg files to vector format for print production, and prepared final CMYK/Spot color files for print vendors.
Senior Print • Digital Production Artist & Graphic Design at Big Red Rooster
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Prepared final designs for all print and web publication, including checking trim and spec sizes for bleeds, CMYK & RGB conversions, and proofreading for spelling, fonts, and copy edits. Packaged files with preflight formatting including press-ready PDFs to Dropbox for print production, and confirmed print quality standards. Assisted design team in final production and archived final released files.
Senior Graphic Designer at Coca-Cola ® North America
January 1, 2015 - August 27, 2025
Designed internal training materials for Learning & Development Teams at Coca-Cola North America Refreshments. Projects included print, digital, and PowerPoint presentations for nationwide corporate training and development.
Senior Designer (Part-time) at The American Cancer Society
January 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Created and designed all national brand event materials including ads, brochures, direct mail, web banners, logos, and invite materials for National, Mid South, and South Atlantic Division staff. Prepared all creative documents for production/printing. Presented and teleconferenced to field staff regarding creative design services.
Senior Designer • Art Director at The Creative Group
January 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Created online banners, ads, presentations, brochures, direct mail, and PowerPoint presentations for various companies in Atlanta, including Digital Yalo, RBS WorldPay, the Wow Factory, and Moxie Interactive.
Senior Designer at GameTap
January 1, 2008 - August 27, 2025
Developed and created brand awareness for the online gaming company. Media included print, interactive web banners, and billboards. Created trade show booth designs for upcoming events. Prepared all assigned print jobs for production.
Senior Art Director • Designer at Grey Worldwide Atlanta
January 1, 2007 - August 27, 2025
Concepted and developed the logo brand for the Georgia Aquarium. Created print, TV, and billboard advertising for Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Pacific, Georgia Power Brands. Additionally created online banners, ads, logos, and designs for various clients. Prepared all assigned jobs for post print production.
Senior Production Artist • Graphic Design (Part-time) at Acuity Brands
January 1, 2020 - Present
Updated and developed lighting company spec sheets for engineers and colleagues including tables, charts, images, copy adjustments, vector and image graphic updates using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Updated Acuity Brands color swatches and managed interactive PDF proofs on Adobe Workfront portal. Completed all edits within deadlines.
Project Manager • Production Artist (Contractor) at Synchrony Financial
January 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Updated copy and graphic layouts for private bankcard forms, applications, and brochures. Managed document revisions and approvals via Adobe Workfront. Converted image files to vector formats and prepared final CMYK/Spot color files for print vendors.
Senior Print • Digital Production Artist & Graphic Design at Big Red Rooster
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Prepared final designs for print and web publications, including checking trim sizes, bleeds, CMYK & RGB conversions, spell checking, packaging files and preflighting to create press-ready PDFs. Assisted the design team in final production and archived all final released files.
Senior Graphic Designer at Coca-Cola® North America
January 1, 2015 - August 27, 2025
Designed internal training materials for the Learning & Development Team including print, digital, and PowerPoint presentations for corporate training nationwide.
Senior Designer (Part-time) at The American Cancer Society
January 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Created and designed national brand event materials such as ads, brochures, direct mail, web banners, logos, and invite materials for multiple divisions. Prepared all creative documents for production and printing and presented design services to field staff.
Senior Designer • Art Director at The Creative Group
January 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Created online banners, ads, presentations, brochures, direct mail, and PowerPoint presentations for various Atlanta-based companies including Digital Yalo, RBS WorldPay, the Wow Factory, and Moxie Interactive.
Senior Designer at GameTap
January 1, 2008 - August 27, 2025
Developed brand awareness through print, interactive web banners, and billboards. Created trade show booth designs and prepared print jobs for production.
Senior Art Director • Designer at Grey Worldwide Atlanta
January 1, 2007 - August 27, 2025
Concepted and developed the Georgia Aquarium logo brand and created print, TV, billboards and online banners for Georgia Aquarium and other clients. Prepared all jobs for post print production.
Senior Production Artist • Graphic Design (Part-time) at Acuity Brands
January 1, 2020 - Present
Update and develop lighting company spec sheets for engineers and colleagues. Edits include tables, cells, charts, images, and copy adjustments. Vector and image updates using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Update color swatches and manage interactive PDF proofs in the Workfront portal. Meet all edit deadlines in a timely fashion.
Project Manager • Production Artist (Contractor) at Synchrony Financial
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Updated copy and graphic layouts for private bankcard forms, applications, and brochures. Managed document revisions and approvals via Adobe Workfront. Converted PNG/JPEG files to vector formats for print production, and prepared final CMYK/Spot color files for print vendors.
Senior Print • Digital Production Artist & Graphic Design at Big Red Rooster
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Prepared final designs for all print, email, and web publication designs. Checked trim and bleed specs, performed CMYK/RGB conversions, checked spelling/fonts/copy edits. Packaged files, preflighted formatting including press-ready PDFs to Dropbox for print production, and ensured print quality standards. Supported design team in final production and adhered to style guides. Retrieved final released files to archive.
Senior Graphic Designer at Coca-Cola North America
January 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Designed internal training materials for Learning & Development teams. Projects included print, digital, and PowerPoint presentations for corporate training nationwide.
Senior Designer (Part-time) at The American Cancer Society
January 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Created national brand event materials, including ads, brochures, direct mail, web banners, logos, and invite materials for National, Mid South and South Atlantic Division staff. Prepared all creative documents for production/printing. Presented to field staff regarding creative design services.
Senior Designer • Art Director at The Creative Group
January 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Created online banners, ads, presentations, brochures, direct mail, and PowerPoint presentations for clients in Atlanta, including Digital Yalo, RBS WorldPay, the Wow Factory, and Moxie Interactive.
Senior Designer at GameTap
January 1, 2008 - September 19, 2025
Developed brand awareness through print and interactive web banners and billboards. Created trade show booth designs and prepared all assigned printing jobs for production.
Senior Art Director • Designer at Grey Worldwide Atlanta
January 1, 2007 - September 19, 2025
Concepted and developed the Georgia Aquarium logo brand. Created print, TV, and billboard campaigns for multiple brands. Produced online banners, ads, logos, style guides, and other designs. Prepared all assigned jobs for post-print production.
Senior Production Artist at Acuity Brands
January 1, 2020 - Present
Update and develop lighting company spec sheets for engineers and colleagues. Edits include: tables, cells, charts, images, and copy adjustments. Vector and image graphic updates using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Updating Acuity Brands color swatches. Downloading and uploading updated interactive PDF proofs to the Adobe Workfront portal. Ensured timely completion of edits.
Project Manager • Production Artist (Contractor) at Synchrony Financial
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Updated copy and graphic layouts for private bankcard forms, applications, and brochures for clients. Managed document revisions and approvals via Adobe Workfront. Converted PNG and JPEG files to vector format for print production, and prepared final CMYK/Spot color files for print vendors.
Senior Print • Digital Production Artist & Graphic Design at Big Red Rooster
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Prepared final designs for all print, email, and web publication designs, including: checking trim and specs sizes for bleeds, CMYK & RGB conversion, spelling and copy edits. Packaged files, preflight formatting including press-ready PDFs to Dropbox for print production, and confirming print quality standards. Assisted design team in final production and followed style guide requirements. Retrieved final released files back to archive library.
Senior Graphic Designer at Coca-Cola North America
January 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Designed internal training materials for Learning & Development Teams. Projects included print, digital and PowerPoint presentations for corporate training & development nationwide.
Senior Designer (Part-time) at The American Cancer Society
January 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Created and designed all national brand event materials, including ads, brochures, direct mail, web banners, logos and invite materials for National, Mid South and South Atlantic Division staff. Prepared all creative documents for production/printing. Presented (and teleconferenced) to field staff regarding creative design services.
Senior Designer • Art Director at The Creative Group
January 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Created online banners, ads, presentations, brochures, direct mail and PowerPoint presentations for various companies in Atlanta, including Digital Yalo, RBS WorldPay, the Wow Factory and Moxie Interactive.
Senior Designer at GameTap
January 1, 2008 - September 19, 2025
Developed and created brand awareness for the online gaming company. Media included print, interactive web banners and billboards. Created trade show booth designs for upcoming events. Prepared all assigned printing jobs for production.
Senior Art Director • Designer at Grey Worldwide Atlanta
January 1, 2007 - September 19, 2025
Concepted and developed the Georgia Aquarium logo brand. Also created print, TV and billboards for the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Pacific, Georgia Power Brands. Created additional online banners, ads, logos, style guides, and designs for various companies. Prepared all assigned jobs for post print production.
Senior Production Artist & Graphic Designer (Part-time) at Acuity Brands
January 1, 2020 - Present
Update and develop lighting company spec sheets for engineers and colleagues. Edits include: Tables, cells, charts, Images, and copy adjustments. Vector and Image graphic updates using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Updating Acuity Brands color swatches. Download and upload updated interactive PDF proofs to the Adobe Workfront portal. Complete all edits deadlines in a timely fashion.
Project Manager / Production Artist (Contractor) at Synchrony Financial
December 31, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Updated copy and graphic layouts for private bankcard forms, applications, and brochures for clients. Managed document revisions and approvals via Adobe Workfront. Converted .png and .jpeg files to vector format for print production, and prepared final CMYK/Spot color files for print vendors.
Senior Print • Digital Production Artist & Graphic Design at Big Red Rooster
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Prepared final designs for all print, email, and web publication designs, which include: Checking trim and specs sizes for bleeds. CMYK & RGB conversion. Check for spelling, fonts, and copy edits. Packaged files, preflight formatting including Press-Ready PDFs to dropbox for print production, and confirm print quality standards. Assisted design team in final production and follow style guide requirements. Retrieved final released files back to archive library.
Senior Graphic Designer at Coca-Cola North America
January 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Designed internal training materials for Learning & Development Team(s) at Coca-Cola North America Refreshments. Projects included print, digital and PowerPoint presentations for corporate training & development nationwide.
Senior Designer (Part-time) at The American Cancer Society
January 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Created and designed all national brand event materials, which included ads, brochures, direct mail, web banners, logos and invite materials for National, Mid South and South Atlantic Division staff. Prepared all creative documents for production/printing. Presented (and teleconference) to field staff regarding creative design services.
Senior Designer • Art Director at The Creative Group
January 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Created online banners, ads, presentations, brochures, direct mail and PowerPoint presentations, for various companies in Atlanta Georgia which included: Digital Yalo, RBS WorldPay, the Wow Factory and Moxie Interactive.
Senior Designer at GameTap
January 1, 2008 - September 19, 2025
Developed and created brand awareness for the online gaming company. Media included print, interactive web banners and billboards. Created Trade Show booth designs for upcoming events. Prepared all assigned printing jobs for production.
Senior Art Director • Designer at Grey Worldwide Atlanta
January 1, 2007 - September 19, 2025
Concepted and developed the logo brand for the Georgia Aquarium. Also created print, TV and billboards for the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Pacific, Georgia Power Brands. Created additional online banners, ads, logos, style guides, and designs for various companies. Prepared all assigned jobs for post print production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Morehouse College
August 17, 1987 - May 16, 1993
artist/illustrator
Bachelor of Arts at Morehouse College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Certification at Portfolio Center
January 1, 1996 - August 27, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Morehouse College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Certification at Portfolio Center
January 1, 1996 - August 27, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Morehouse College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Graphic Design Certification at Portfolio Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Arts at Morehouse College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Art Direction • Graphic Design at Portfolio Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Illustration at Morehouse College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Certification in Art Direction / Graphic Design at Portfolio Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Certification
January 1, 1996 - August 27, 2025
Certification - Art Direction • Graphic Design
January 1, 1996 - August 27, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Graphic Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Portfolio Center Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Certification in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Manufacturing, Education
    uniE621 Core Change
    brand logo for fitness workout industry
    uniE621 Cure by Design - American Cancer Society
    fashion Logo design for the American Cancer Society event
    uniE621 Right Touch Dental
    brand logo design
    uniE621 The Children's Dental Center of Atlanta
    brand logo
    uniE621 Mobile Intelligence
    brand logo design.