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Dylan Kahler
10917 SE 251st PL #C
Kent, WA 98030
206.354.7293
dylan@dylankahler.com
employment:
Freelance Designer / Illustrator
May 2004 - present
Print and web graphics, visual and interface design, logo and identity development, copywriting, editing, press coordination, problem solving, and grunt-work
Clients: Print and web graphics, visual and interface design, logo and identity development, strategic program planning, copywriting, editing, press coordination, problem solving, and grunt-work Clients: Child Advocacy 360, Darfurwall.org, Intmag.org, Student Clubs of Harvard Business School, University of Washington, YMCA of Greater Seattle, myself, and various others
Multimedia Project Manager
Physicians' Continuing Education Corp, New York, NY
August 2007 - January 2010
Managed a variety of print and multimedia programs for a strategic marketing company in the medi- cal education / pharmaceutical marketing sector. Communicated and coordinated with clients and coworkers to meet fast-paced program objectives and deadlines. Managed and oversaw production processes from concept to final product, including strategic planning, budgeting, content creation and management, design, pre-press and file-prep, vendor coordination, launch and fulfillment, reporting, etc. Also handled a variety of in-house graphic design responsibilities, including working alongside the design department developing product and program branding and identity guidelines, advertising and marketing collateral, and event signage and materials.
Designer / Illustrator / Production Coordinator
Resource magazine, New York, NY
August 2007 - January 2010
Worked part-time with the start-up magazine to establish and build a visual identity, style guides, and section templates. Designed and created illustrations for recurring and feature articles and completed a wide variety of editorial layout. Prepped files and coordinated with vendors at press time.
Co-founder / Art Director / Designer / Illustrator / Production Coordinator
Internationalist magazine, Seattle, WA
May 2004 - June 2007
Helped found the nationally distributed quarterly while still in college at the University of Puget Sound. After graduating, lead various print and web redesigns, marketing and advertising campaigns, and ongoing magazine / website production. Worked with a small team to develop an award-winning magazine, while wearing enough hats to start a costume shop (interior designer, carpenter, electrician, IT / networking guru, tech consultant, contributing writer, editor, ad salesman, gallery coordinator, etc.).
Membership Relations Coordinator / Facility Supervisor
West Seattle Family YMCA, Seattle, WA
August 2004 - June 2007
Worked at the front-desk providing customer service to ensure a great experience for members,
potential members, program participants, volunteers, and coworkers, while promoting the mission, vision, and direction of the YMCA. Helped to build strong community connections by promoting the role of volunteers, welcoming and communicating with people of all backgrounds and temperaments, and encouraging participation in a variety of programs. Responded to member concerns and complaints and dealt with disciplinary and emergency situations. Created a variety of signage and print collateral as unofficial in-house designer.
skills:
Advanced knowledge of / experience in:
Print design, magazine design, book design and layout, illustration, typography, customer service, infor- mation architecture, copywriting, editing, proofreading, logo design, verbal and visual communication, Apple computers, research, project management, pre-press coordination and processes, accounting procedures, working in groups, organization, and meeting deadlines
Programs: Adobe CS3/4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat), Quark, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Working knowledge of:
Web design, HTML, CSS, server and hosting systems, content management systems
Programs: Programs: Dreamweaver, various web apps (WildAcrobat, WordPress, etc.)
recognition / awards:
2006 FOLIO Bronze Eddie Award (Association / Non-Profit) - Internationalist magazine
higher education:
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
September 2000 - May 2004
Major in Studio Art with an emphasis in sculpture, minor in Comparative Sociology.
Graduated with a B.A. (Honors in Art) and a cumulative GPA of 3.56 / 4.0.
references:
I’m happy to provide references upon request.