Ryan is an award-winning graphic designer with over twenty years of experience, showcasing a wide range of effective design solutions. His career focuses on crafting design solutions from concept to completion for in-house teams, consistently delivering proven results. Central to his approach are creative thinking and design theory, fueled by a passion for graphic design, all enhanced by his sense of humor, friendly demeanor, and being a fun team player.
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Acrobat, Basic Dreamweaver
Microsoft Office
Word, PowerPoint, Basic Excel
Figma Learning
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Prepress Production
Vendor Management
Illustration
Photography
Video Production
Drone Video
Social Media Management
Typography
Design Theory and History
Education
BA Communication Design
Option in Visual Design
CSU, Chico, 2000​
Awards
Key Contributor Award, 2024
(awarded twice in 2024)
Key Contributor Award, 2023
Key Contributor Award, 2022
Gold MarCom Award,
Print Media, 2009
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Graphic Design USA,
Design Annual featured work, 2001
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Best National Communications Program Awarded by AASHTO, 2001
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Pacemaker Award for Best Four Year University Newspaper Design, 1999​
Star Award from Wachovia/Wells Fargo