I am a multidisciplinary senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience in digital and print production, brand identity, signage, and large-format displays. I’ve led design teams, collaborated with marketing to create visuals that engage audiences, and redesigned brand identities to boost recognition. I’m passionate about combining hands-on craft with AI-enhanced workflows to deliver efficient, high-impact design across campaigns and events. I value collaboration, mentorship, and staying ahead of industry trends.…

Michael Allen

I am a multidisciplinary senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience in digital and print production, brand identity, signage, and large-format displays. I’ve led design teams, collaborated with marketing to create visuals that engage audiences, and redesigned brand identities to boost recognition. I’m passionate about combining hands-on craft with AI-enhanced workflows to deliver efficient, high-impact design across campaigns and events. I value collaboration, mentorship, and staying ahead of industry trends.…

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I am a multidisciplinary senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience in digital and print production, brand identity, signage, and large-format displays. I’ve led design teams, collaborated with marketing to create visuals that engage audiences, and redesigned brand identities to boost recognition. I’m passionate about combining hands-on craft with AI-enhanced workflows to deliver efficient, high-impact design across campaigns and events. I value collaboration, mentorship, and staying ahead of industry trends.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Founder at Creative Genius Dezignz
January 1, 2022 - Present
Conceptualized and designed digital and print advertisements for national campaigns reaching over 1 million. Collaborated with marketing teams to develop visual content for social media, increasing engagement. Redesigned brand identity standards, boosting recognition by 30%. Negotiated wholesale merchandise contracts with local businesses to reduce overhead by 27%. Coordinated with printers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality marketing collateral. Directed art for photo shoots, producing visuals used in multiple campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2019
Led a team of 3 designers, managed project timelines, and delivered high-quality design outputs. Implemented cost-saving initiatives reducing external design contractor expenses by 15%. Recognized by the General Manager and peers as a top employee for creativity, innovation, and sustainability.
Graphic Design / Production Specialist at Czarnowski Exhibits and Events
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Created and produced high-end graphics for promotional event displays across substrates from corrugated board to fabric; supervised text, images and color settings pre-press. Communicated project challenges to project manager, account manager, and Graphics Manager. Spearheaded implementation of streamlined print production workflows, reducing turnaround time by 20%.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Maryland Baltimore County
June 1, 1996
Graphic Design Major
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at University of Maryland Baltimore County
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Qualifications

Google Slides Essential Training
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Google AI Essentials
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Introduction to AI
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Discover The Art of Prompting
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Maximize Productivity With AI Tools
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Use AI Responsibly
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Retail
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    uniE621 Logo Designs
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