Chadwick Anderson

Chadwick Anderson
(858) 427-0518
chad@designerChad.info
https://designerChad.info/usd314
December 15, 2023

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am keenly interested in the Graphic Designer / Art Director position that is advertised on the USD website.

As an accomplished creative web and graphic design professional with 25+ years experience creating and managing content for both digital and print media for small businesses, I am confident in my ability to contribute to the creative excellence of your team.

Having successfully navigated a freelance career for much of my professional life, I am well-versed in collaborating with creative teams and directing a variety of projects from concept though completion. One of my strongest qualities is my innate ability to fuse artistic vision with pragmatic and strategic thinking. I understand the importance of not only creating visually appealing designs but also ensuring that they resonate with the target audience and effectively communicate the intended message.

Some of my notable accomplishments include an eCommerce meal delivery service from concept to delivery, a WordPress Learndash LMS, and an event booking and business management system for a non-profit organization. These experiences have honed my ability to turn creative concepts into tangible, impactful results.

My background working with small businesses and, specifically, the non-profit sector have led me to pursue a career of service. It is important for me to see the results of my work reflected positively in the community.

As a board member for a small non-profit (currently Vice President), I initiated the development of online giving through the conception and execution of a novel week-long virtual event that resulted in thousands of dollars in donations, increased visibility, and higher user engagement. I continue to develop online giving through cultivating awareness and visibility across social media channels and email marketing.

An opportunity in advancement communications would gratify my desire to develop a positive philanthropic legacy that will reach far beyond my career.

I invite you to view my resume and visit my online portfolio at https://designerChad.info/usd314 to browse through some of my work. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences align with your needs and the possibility of joining your team.

Sincerely,

Chadwick Anderson

Chadwick Anderson

San Diego, CA • (858) 427-0518 • chad@designerChad.info • designerChad.info

Accomplished web and graphic design professional with 25+ years experience producing strategic web and print assets on a wide variety of platforms for long-term clientele. Seeking to utilize my expertise in content creation, marketing, design, and print to fill a graphic design / art director position. Dedicated creative and innovative thinker aims to help achieve university goals and take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Collaborative
  • Adobe CC
  • PHP/JS/CSS/HTML/SQL
  • Adaptability
  • Self-starter
  • Photography
  • Ecommerce / Woo
  • Problem Solving
  • Deadline Oriented
  • CMS / WordPress
  • Web UI / UX

Experience

Web & Graphic Designer | Developer • 2002 – Present
designerChad, San Diego, CA

Fulfilled the responsibilities of a full-service marketing and advertising department for many long-term small business clients by handling all print and digital graphic design creative to meet their sales and marketing objectives. Reliably and accurately managed simultaneous projects and successfully met all deadlines.

  • Collaborated with clients to translate business objectives into effective and impactful web sites.
  • Customized WordPress websites using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and jQuery.
  • Managed marketing and product content on WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, and others.
  • Conceived and executed email, banner, social, and Google Ads campaigns to meet sales goals.
  • Designed brand identity concepts, logos, brochures, sales kits, ads, and stationery systems.
  • Oversaw offset/digital printing processes for strategic marketing brand collateral.
  • Advised clientele on technology integrations to increase business efficiency and profitability.

    Notable Achievements

  • Executed a full company rebrand that repositioned a long-term client as the vertical market leader.
  • Grew an integrated ecommerce meal delivery service from brand design through delivery logistics.
  • Pioneered a non-profit’s novel online giving campaign that raised thousands for charity.
  • Produced clever advertising campaigns that amplified client’s event bookings and market prominence.
  • Created a highly branded, search optimized WordPress website targeting Google organic ranking and successfully maintained first page search engine results for 10+ years.
  • Advanced a WordPress-based application to streamline the sales proposal creation process that led to a more consistent presentation with fewer errors and faster turnaround.
  • Expanded a long-time radio show’s audience by creating a robust online show archiving system that gave listeners access to thousands of hours of additional content.
  • Integrated a LearnDash LMS online training course into client’s WordPress ecommerce website that expanded their business nationally.

Creative Director • 1997 – 2002
Nuvonix Interactive, San Diego, CA

  • Developed novel, data-driven website experiences that elevated clients’ online visibility twofold.
  • Cultivated compelling brand identities and innovative marketing collateral for small businesses.
  • Integrated emerging technologies and design trends to creatively enhance content presentation.

Community Leadership

Board Member | Vice President • 2019 – Present
Diving For Life, New York, NY

  • Implemented the nonprofit’s transition to ecommerce for event fundraising and donations.
  • Transformed the all-volunteer organization to paperless improving collaboration and cutting costs.
  • Established a web membership system that increased communication, engagement, and continuity.
  • Developed and maintain a highly custom WordPress registration and event management system.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Skills

If I had to characterize my biggest strengths, they would be adaptability and problem solving ability.
I enjoy taking new or unique approaches to solve problems.

Critical Thinking
4.5/5
Adaptability
4/5
Problem Solving
4.5/5
Collaborative
3.5/5
Self Starter
4.5/5
Deadline Oriented
4.5/5
Pragmatic
4.5/5
Illustrator
4.5/5
InDesign
4/5
Lightroom
3.5/5
Photoshop
3/5

I would never rate anything 5 stars. There is always room for improvement.

WordPress
4.5/5
Web Design UI/UX
4.5/5
HTML/CSS
4.5/5
JS/jQuery
3/5
PHP
4/5
SQL
3/5
WooCommerce
4/5

My Experience