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I am a creative, talented, and results-producing Graphic Designer, Illustration & Industrial Design, and Management Professional with over 25 years of accomplishment. I have an established career in Graphic Design, Technical Illustrations, Management, Team Building & Mentoring, WBT development, and Social Media Marketing. I specialize in planning and leading comprehensive strategies that support business goals and objectives. I enjoy working closely with clients and teams to develop graphic designs, technical illustrations, marketing materials, and eLearning programs. My experience spans working onsite and remotely with major corporations and automotive OEMs, and I take pride in mentoring illustrators and training designers to achieve their best work while enhancing production efficiency.…I am a creative, talented, and results-producing Graphic Designer, Illustration & Industrial Design, and Management Professional with over 25 years of accomplishment. I have an established career in Graphic Design, Technical Illustrations, Management, Team Building & Mentoring, WBT development, and Social Media Marketing. I specialize in planning and leading comprehensive strategies that support business goals and objectives. I enjoy working closely with clients and teams to develop graphic designs, technical illustrations, marketing materials, and eLearning programs. My experience spans working onsite and remotely with major corporations and automotive OEMs, and I take pride in mentoring illustrators and training designers to achieve their best work while enhancing production efficiency.

Jeffery A. Taylor

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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I am a creative, talented, and results-producing Graphic Designer, Illustration & Industrial Design, and Management Professional with over 25 years of accomplishment. I have an established career in Graphic Design, Technical Illustrations, Management, Team Building & Mentoring, WBT development, and Social Media Marketing. I specialize in planning and leading comprehensive strategies that support business goals and objectives. I enjoy working closely with clients and teams to develop graphic designs, technical illustrations, marketing materials, and eLearning programs. My experience spans working onsite and remotely with major corporations and automotive OEMs, and I take pride in mentoring illustrators and training designers to achieve their best work while enhancing production efficiency.…I am a creative, talented, and results-producing Graphic Designer, Illustration & Industrial Design, and Management Professional with over 25 years of accomplishment. I have an established career in Graphic Design, Technical Illustrations, Management, Team Building & Mentoring, WBT development, and Social Media Marketing. I specialize in planning and leading comprehensive strategies that support business goals and objectives. I enjoy working closely with clients and teams to develop graphic designs, technical illustrations, marketing materials, and eLearning programs. My experience spans working onsite and remotely with major corporations and automotive OEMs, and I take pride in mentoring illustrators and training designers to achieve their best work while enhancing production efficiency.

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I am a creative, talented, and results-producing Graphic Designer, Illustration & Industrial Design, and Management Professional with over 25 years of accomplishment. I have an established career in Graphic Design, Technical Illustrations, Management, Team Building & Mentoring, WBT development, and Social Media Marketing. I specialize in planning and leading comprehensive strategies that support business goals and objectives.

I enjoy working closely with clients and teams to develop graphic designs, technical illustrations, marketing materials, and eLearning programs. My experience spans working onsite and remotely with major corporations and automotive OEMs, and I take pride in mentoring illustrators and training designers to achieve their best work while enhancing production efficiency.

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Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Concept Designer at HIERANK MARKETING SOLUTIONS, Inc.

September 1, 2018 - June 24, 2024

Developed graphic designs, vector and technical illustrations, marketing advertisements, brochures, social media marketing campaigns, concept and vehicle designs. Managed and developed Aftermarket Instruction Sheets for major automotive OEMs including Ford, Chrysler, Mopar, and Mazda. Collaborated with engineers for design and development through to final PPAP process of aftermarket components. Provided graphic and marketing support to clients such as Rocket Mortgage, Level One Bank, Kalitta Motorsports, and Eastern Michigan University.

Graphic Designer/WBT-SCORM Programmer Developer at FORD MOTOR COMPANY – Sub Contracted full time

January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018

Developed and created Ford Dealer Tech/Performance Group online WBT-SCORM eLearning programs, including graphic design, layout, illustration, video and image capturing, voiceover development, text narrative writing, animation, timings, test score statistics, and updates for training courses spanning 200-800 pages. Managed and mentored a team of 3-5 illustrators and WBT training specialists.

Designer / Illustration / Photographer / Tech Writer (Freelance) at MOPAR/North American Assembly

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2016

Developed MOPAR Instruction Sheets for OEM aftermarket kits involving onsite photoshoots, storyboard sketches, technical writing, and illustration development. Managed translation and final PDF/printable instruction sheets used in kit assemblies and online for NAFTA and BUX regions.

Graphic Designer & Illustration Level II Specialist at BAE SYSTEMS

July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Developed military and defense graphics for ETM manuals supporting warfighters. Managed and mentored a team of 8-10 illustrators, trained designers on software including ISO Draw and CREO, and set standards and processes for graphic development to improve production efficiency.

Lead Graphic Designer/Illustration Production Manager at RIEGNER & ASSOCIATES, Inc.

October 1, 1995 - September 30, 2009

Led and managed design projects and illustration/technical writing groups for campaigns, manuals, brochures, concept vehicle design, and website design for clients including FCA, Ford, Nissan, VW, and General Motors. Mentored 22 illustrators supporting various automotive and defense clients. Involved in concept vehicle and CAD development, engineering support, and aftermarket product kits and instruction sheet development.

Illustration Group Production Manager at DETROIT DIESEL CORP-PENSKE /GM

October 1, 1989 - October 31, 1995

Managed illustration group and developed procedures for graphic development. Produced illustrations for diesel engine manuals for commercial and military contracts, conceptual engine and vehicle development, and retrofitting of industry vehicles including OEM truck manufacturers and PENSKE Racing.

Illustration Production Manager at LTV AM GENERAL | Missiles & Electronics Division

March 1, 1987 - October 31, 1989

Led illustration teams and technical writers in developing military manuals for TACOM military vehicles such as HMMWV, M9 ACE, and others. Worked directly with warfighters and TACOM officials on confidential government projects and conceptual vehicle designs.

Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Concept Designer at HIERANK MARKETING SOLUTIONS, Inc.

September 1, 2018 - June 11, 2024

Developed graphic designs, vector and technical illustrations, marketing ads, brochures, social media marketing content, concept designs, and vehicle designs. Managed and developed Aftermarket Instruction Sheets for automotive OEMs like Ford, Chrysler, MOPAR, Mazda. Collaborated with engineers through the design and development process to final PPAP approval. Supported clients including Rocket Mortgage, Level One Bank, Kalitta Motorsports, and Eastern Michigan University.

Graphic Designer/WBT-SCORM Programmer Developer at FORD MOTOR COMPANY (Subcontracted full time)

January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018

Developed and created Ford Dealer Tech/Performance Group online WBT-SCORM eLearning programs, including graphic design, layout, illustration development, video and image capturing, voice over, text narrative writing, animations, test score tracking, and updates. Managed and mentored a team of 3-5 illustrators and WBT trainers. Developed training courses ranging from 200 to 800 pages each.

Designer / Illustration / Photographer / Tech Writer (Freelance) at MOPAR/North American Assembly

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2016

Developed MOPAR Instruction Sheets for OEM aftermarket kits, using onsite photoshoots, storyboard sketches, step-by-step technical writing, and illustrations. Produced all translations for NAFTA and BUX markets. Finalized PDFs and printable instruction sheets distributed in all aftermarket kit assemblies and online.

Graphic Designer & Illustration Level II Specialist at BAE SYSTEMS

July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Created military and defense graphics for ETM manuals supporting 'Warfighters.' Managed and mentored a team of 8-10 illustrators. Trained key designers on new software including ISO Draw and CREO, setting up graphic development standards and processes. Handled production tracking and collaborated with management to increase efficiency and output.

Lead Graphic Designer/Illustration Production Manager at RIEGNER & ASSOCIATES, Inc.

October 1, 1995 - September 30, 2009

Managed and executed company design projects including campaigns, manuals, brochures, concept vehicle designs, and website design for clients such as FCA, Ford, Nissan, VW, and GM. Led and mentored a team of 22 illustrators, supporting multiple automotive and defense clients. Oversaw CAD development, aftermarket kits, and instruction sheet production. Collaborated with engineers on product concepts and assessments.

Illustration Group Production Manager at DETROIT DIESEL CORP-PENSKE /GM

October 1, 1989 - October 31, 1995

Managed and maintained the illustration group for diesel engine manuals including commercial and military contracts. Oversaw concept engine and vehicle development projects for OEM truck manufacturers and Penske Racing. Developed and implemented group structure and procedures to enhance product delivery.

Illustration Production Manager at LTV AM GENERAL | Missiles & Electronics Division

March 1, 1987 - October 31, 1989

Led illustration teams and technical writers in the production of military manuals for TACOM including vehicles such as HMMWV, M9 ACE, and military trucks. Collaborated on confidential government projects and worked directly with military personnel and officials on conceptual vehicle designs. Developed illustrations for both manuals and conceptual design projects including the HUMMER street version.