Shawn Richkind
2828 Cochran St. #206 • Simi Valley, CA 93065
(mailing address)
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Extensive experience in the Graphic & Web Design industry.
• Sr. Designer, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Art Director.
• Skilled in graphic presentations.
• Skilled in creative solutions for a broad range of projects and media.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Consistently able to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work both independently and in conjunction with team members.
• Range of businesses including Food, Wine, Auto, Film & Music industries.
• Label design, creation and printing on different mediums as needed.
• Cartography, Remote Sensing, Satellite Imagery, Scientific Mapping
• Equally comfortable on Mac & PC Platforms
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Graphic Design • Photo Re-touch • Broadcast Email
• Project Coord/Mgr • Web Design • Package Design
• Art & Creative Director • Social Media • Digital Content Creation
• Video Editing • Video Production • Digital Music
• HTML & HTML5 • Responsive Templates • Wordpress
• Landing Pages • Label Design • Interactive Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
GRAPHIC & VISUAL DESIGNER, PACKAGE DESIGNER, PROJECT COORDINATOR, WEB DESIGNER, MARKETING | 08/1995 - Present
DJV Design
• Sr. Designer
• Project Management, Art Direction & Project Coordination (staff of 2 – 10)
• Digital Content Producer / Publisher
• Printed Marketing Materials for Publications
• Create printed Marketing Materials (Brochures, Catalogs, Logos, DVDs, CDs)
• Press check & Quality Control
• Magazine & Catalog Cover Composition & Touch Up
• Photo Re-touch
• Create content & maintain Web Sites
• Use of html, java, css for cross-platform & browsers functions
• Set up E-commerce & Shopping Cart Systems
• Create Banner Ads
• Photography, Photo Shoots & Stock Photo Resources
• Convert printed pieces to the web
• Consulting & Customer relations
• Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, TikTok, Google
• Presentation Graphics
• Video Editing & Musical Content
• Broadcast email campaigns
• Label design, creation and printing on different mediums as needed.
Proficient in creating captivating designs for print and web, with a strong command of HTML, & CSS to ensure cross-platform compatibility and responsive web design.
Skilled in setting up and configuring e-commerce and shopping cart systems, optimizing user experiences for online customers.
Provided art direction and oversight for photo shoots, magazine/catalog cover compositions, and photo retouching to maintain high-quality visual standards.
Leveraged social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), designed banner ads, and executed broadcast email campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Label design, Printing, Application & finishing out to retail outlets for the Skin Care lines, Medical Machinery Wine Bottle lines.
Project Coordination on full projects Start to Finish.
SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER, VIDEO EDITOR
| 11/2024 - 08/2025
Legal Leads Group
• Social Media Direction
• Graphic Designer
• Digital Content Producer
• Video Editor
Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop to create visually strategic designs, create Reels, Stories & Posts for all Social Media Platforms.
Create Videos for YouTube & YouTube Shorts using Canva, iMovie & Veed.
Social Media Ads & Campaigns.
DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER, PHOTO RE-TOUCHER, E-COMMERCE UPDATES & MAINTENANCE
| 08/2022 - 09/2024
TableArt, Inc
• Digital Content Producer
• Update Images in Database
• Photo Re-touch Product Images
• Update Products in E-commerce Website
Utilized advanced skills in Magento to update E-commerce Website, maintain data in Retail Dimensions, and create digital assets, research new elements to help with owner expectations.
GRAPHIC & VISUAL DESIGNER, PACKAGE DESIGNER, WEB DESIGNER, PROJECT COORDINATOR, MARKETING | 09/2015 - 01/2017
Golf Sales West
• Art Direction, Graphic Design & Production, Web Design & Development
• Design Packaging & labeling for Golf Line – 100 products
• Brochures & Business Cards
• Photography
• Create website
• Signage & Tradeshow Materials
• Broadcast email campaigns
• Label design, creation & printing
Utilized advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite to create visually compelling designs, including logos marketing materials, and digital assets, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Played a key role in brand development and management, ensuring brand consistency across all design materials while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to maintain a strong visual identity.
Demonstrated efficient project management abilities by delivering projects on time and within budget constraints, coordinating with clients, team members, and vendors, resulting in a high client satisfaction rate.
Seamlessly integrated design concepts into digital marketing campaigns, including website graphics, social media content, and email marketing visuals, resulting in increased user engagement and conversion rates.
GRAPHIC & VISUAL DESIGNER, PACKAGE DESIGNER, WEB DESIGNER, PROJECT COORDINATOR, MARKETING | 03/2009 - 01/2013
Linage Dermatology/ADSCI
• Art Direction, Graphic Design & Production, Web Design & Development
• Design Corporate Logo
• Brochures & Business Cards
• Photo Re-touch
• Photography & Video
• Design labels, creation & printing for skin care products
• Create four websites & SEO Assistance
• Signage & Tradeshow Materials
• Broadcast email campaigns
• Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, TikTok, Google
Proficient in designing and developing visually appealing and user-friendly websites, ensuring a seamless user experience and adherence to web standards.
Skilled in creating engaging graphics, logos, and visual elements, effectively incorporating them into web layouts to enhance brand identity including Label design, Printing, Application & finishing.
Experienced in implementing SEO best practices to improve website visibility, drive organic traffic, and enhance search engine rankings.
Profound understanding of responsive design principles, ensuring websites adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes and devices for a mobile-friendly experience.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ART DIRECTOR, DESIGNER, VIDEO EDITOR, WEB DESIGNER, PROJECT COORD, MARKETING | 05/2008 - 01/2009
Auctions in Motion
• Designer, Graphic Design & Production, Web Content
• Design Corporate Logos
• Brochures & Business Cards
• Photo Re-touch
• Photography & Video
• Maintain website & SEO
• Signage
• Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, TikTok, Google
Proficient in creating compelling visuals, including corporate logos, brochures, business cards, and digital marketing materials, using industry-standard design software.
Experienced in capturing and editing high-quality photos and videos for marketing campaigns, product showcases, and website content.
Skilled in website maintenance, ensuring functionality and SEO optimization to enhance online visibility and user experience.
Proven track record in managing and curating content for social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, including ad campaign execution and audience engagement.
CONTENT MANAGER, ART DIRECTOR, DESIGNER, VIDEO EDITOR, WEB DESIGNER, PROJECT COORD, MARKETING | 12/2007 - 03/2008
Brix House Wine
• Content Management for Boutique Wine Company
• Art Direction and Web Design
• Photo Re-touch
• Video Editing for Airing on DirecTV
• Content & Production Art for E-commerce store
• Manage small team of production artists
• Strategized with programmers
• Logo & Banner creation
• Creative Director
• Digital Musical Composition
• Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Youtube
Strategically Curated and Managed Multi-Platform Content: Orchestrated the creation and scheduling of engaging content across web, social media, and email channels, resulting in increased brand visibility and customer engagement.
Content Quality Assurance: Ensured the highest quality of visual and written content by overseeing photo retouching, video editing, and copywriting to maintain brand consistency.
Team Leadership and Collaboration: Successfully managed a small team of production artists, fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring the timely delivery of projects.
Visual Brand Direction: Provided artistic leadership by defining and maintaining the visual direction of the company's brand, ensuring consistency across all design elements.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ART DIRECTOR, WEB DESIGNER, MARKETING | 01/2005 - 01/2007
Thermasol Steambath
• Designer
• Project Coordination / Project Management for new product launches (staff of 5)
• Art Direction and design of packaging (Boxes, Sleeves, Installation Guides)
• Create printed Marketing Materials (Brochures, Catalogs, Logos, DVDs, CDs)
• Press check & Quality Control
• Photo Re-touch
• Create content & maintain Web Sites (cfm)
• Cross-platform & browsers functions
• Maintain & Train employees on Shopping Cart System & Internet
• Create Banner Ads
• Convert printed pieces to the web
• Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Youtube
Successfully coordinated and managed cross-functional teams of up to 5 members for new product launches, ensuring adherence to timelines and project milestones.
Provided art direction to maintain brand consistency, conducted press checks for print materials, and conducted photo retouching for enhanced visuals.
Designed, developed, and maintained websites with a focus on cross-platform and browser compatibility, ensuring seamless online user experiences.
Led social media initiatives across Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, creating engaging content and optimizing online presence for brand awareness and customer engagement.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & DEVELOPER, ART DIRECTOR, MARKETING | 07/1993 - 06/1995
Earth Imaging
• Designer
• Project Coordination, Project Management & Art Direction
• Photo Re-touch
• Create & composite Satellite composites of Earth
• Cartographic & Graphic Design/Production
Spearheaded creative direction for design projects, overseeing a team of designers, and ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
Successfully managed multiple design projects from inception to completion, efficiently allocating resources, adhering to timelines, and meeting or exceeding client deliverables.
Proficiently retouched and enhanced photographs to elevate visual appeal, consistently achieving high-quality results in alignment with project goals.
Leveraged expertise to create and composite satellite imagery, producing accurate and visually compelling Earth surface composites for various applications.
Graphic Designer, Digital Imager | 06/1991 - 05/1993
Paisano Publications
• Create Ads & Layouts for Magazines
• Digital Imaging
• Photo Re-touch
Proficiently manipulated digital images, enhancing quality and visual appeal using industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop.
Demonstrated exceptional photo retouching skills, ensuring high-quality, flawless images suitable for publication in magazines.
Developed innovative and eye-catching visuals, integrating typography, colors, and graphics to effectively convey marketing messages.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including art directors and editors, to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations while maintaining design consistency.
Computer Graphics Developer | 03/1989 - 05/1991
The Geosphere Project
• Create & maintain graphics to Computer System
• Set up E-commerce & Shopping Cart System
• Cartographic & Graphic Design
Proficient in creating visually stunning graphics, logos, icons, and UI elements using industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring a visually appealing user experience.
Skilled in setting up and customizing e-commerce websites, including product listings, shopping cart configuration, and payment gateway integration, to facilitate seamless online shopping experiences.
Experienced in cartographic design, leveraging GIS software for accurate map creation, legends, and data visualization to convey geographic information effectively.
Diligently maintain and update computer systems, e-commerce platforms, and graphic assets, ensuring optimal functionality, security, and alignment with the latest design trends and technologies.
Cartographer, Graphic Designer | 02/1987 - 01/1989
Impact Sciences
• Mapping & graphics for Environmental Impact Reports
• Set Up & Print Environmental Impact Reports
Proficient in utilizing GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) to create accurate and visually compelling maps for Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs).
Skillfully collect, manage, analyze geospatial data, ensuring the precision and relevance of mapping components in EIRs.
Expertise in selecting appropriate color schemes, labels, and legends to convey complex environmental data effectively.
Ensure all mapping and graphic elements within EIRs adhere to regulatory standards and guidelines set by relevant environmental authorities.
SOFTWARE SPECIALTIES:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, WordPress, HTML / HTML 5, CSS, CMS, Magento, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OptiSigns, Final Cut, Premiere, iMovie, Retail Dimensions, Audition, Garage Band, Acrobat Pro, FTP, Canva, Veed
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Creative and versatile graphic designer with vast years of experience in translating client visions into compelling visual designs. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong eye for detail and a passion for staying updated with design trends. Proven track record of delivering innovative branding, marketing collateral, and digital media solutions that drive engagement and meet client objectives. Effective communicator and collaborator, adept at working in fast-paced environments to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Looking to leverage my design expertise to contribute to a dynamic team and create visually stunning solutions that captivate audiences.
Designer both Print & Web for many projects, Project Coordination, Project Management and Designer for multiple projects. Knowledgeable in designing user-centered interface development for the web. Hands-on production of actual graphic assets such as screen layouts, widgets, icons, animations, and other visual entities. Advanced Photoshop, digital image editing including web, print, podcasting, music and interactive media. Highly proficient in project management & planning, graphic design, production, photographic imaging, art direction, GUI design & QC. Video - editing, production, writing, direction of internet podcasts, entertainment graphics, web designs, packaging, mock-ups, cd & dvd art all directed at the Food & Entertainment industries. Also quite proficient in the use of File Transfer Protocol and remote proofing. Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Youtube set up. Ability to self-learn software applications very quickly.
SKILLS:
• Illustration
• Color Theory
• Creativity
• Attention to Detail
• Web Security
• API Integration
• Communication
• Time Management
• Resource Allocation
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Print and Digital Media
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Print and Digital Media
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Photography/Videography
• Project Coordination
• Cartography
• Satellite Imaging
• Spatial Data Analyzation
• Physical Earth Sciences
SAMPLES:
Graphics & Web Design: http://www.dejavudesign.com/portfolio.html
Map Media Design: http://mapmediadesign.com
The Wine Dude Videos: http://www.thewinedude.com
EDUCATION:
Pierce College | A.A. 1989 graduated
CSU, Northridge | B.A. 1992 graduated
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Adobe Creative Suite: Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Fireworks for creating and editing visual assets.
• Audio Editing: Skilled in using Audition and Garage Band for audio editing, sound design, and integration into multimedia projects.
• Document Management: Proficient in Acrobat Pro for creating and editing PDF documents, ensuring high-quality print and digital outputs.
• Microsoft Office: Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for effective communication and collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Video Editing: Experienced in video editing using iMovie, Veed, Final Cut and Premiere, with a focus on creating engaging multimedia content.
• Google Docs: Experienced in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Maps, Google My Business, Google Earth.
• Others: Experienced in Canva, Metricool, Bootstrap Coding, html5, some AI.
REFERENCES: Available upon request