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Gerald Martin
Graphic Designer
13333 west road #1414 - Houston, TX 77064
gerald@whatadesigns.com - 832-701-5371
I like to work with Adobe products, although I am familiar with Corel, I Prefer to use a PC vs a Mac but I
am comfortable on either. I have spent all of my time not only producing art but putting it into a production
environment. So many Graphic Artists can create amazing artwork, the difference is I can not only make
amazing artwork I can set it up for production to remain amazing looking while reducing printing expense. I
am a real world Commercial Artist.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Art Director/Graphic Designer
Revolution Printing - Houston, TX - July 2011 to Present
Easiest explanation: Man of Many Hats, or Jack of all trades.
From receptionist to shipping when needed.
My focus is on customer service and client relations, creating production artwork, scheduling projects,
Overseeing and managing a crew of 7-10 people.
I account for all quality control issues.
I also operate and maintain every piece of equipment from banner printers, over laminate machines,
embroidery machines, automatic screen printing, manual screen printing, direct to garment, and sublimation.
Art Director/Graphic Designer
Whatadesigns - Houston, TX - March 2005 to Present
This is my Freelance company where I produce artwork and sell apparel, and general printing. I use
Whatadesigns to "try new things" and hone my skills. Not a bad money maker either. Whatadesigns has been
featured in over 48 magazines just in the past 3 years alone and has grown quite a following, not only of fans
but of clients and companies.
Senior Graphic Designer
Visual Promotions - Sealy, TX - January 2009 to July 2011
I managed the embroidery room, I also directly managed the direct to garment, and sublimation areas. this
consisted of an average of 60 individual projects a day. I oversaw the creation and development of the
client used website and referral sites (over 600 websites at the time). I produced Graphic designs for larger
corporations or (special projects) I worked with a number of large name brands in product and packaging
development.
Operations Manager
Thermal Designs - Houston, TX - January 2001 to December 2005
I oversaw a crew of 25+ people in the production of fire safe valves and actuators for the petroleum refining
industry. I also compiled market intelligence into data bases and created project leads for the sales staff.
I doubled the gross revenue of the company for 3 years in a row. also performed all graphic design for
publication, and website.
Sr Account Executive
Industrial Information Resources - Sugar Land, TX - February 1999 to January 2001
I built database of market intelligence and formulated marketing strategies for large industrial based clients
such as Mustang Engineering, GE, United Rentals, etc... Created and performed all graphic design duties for
trade show booths as well as marketing publications.
M1A1 Abrams Tanker
United States Army - Worldwide - January 1991 to January 1999
I am a combat veteran serving 8 years in the military. Highly decorated, Honorably Discharged.
EDUCATION
Undergrad in Art
Cameron University - Lawton, OK
1995 to 1998
Associates in Commercial Art
Red River Technology Center - Duncan, OK
1988 to 1990
SKILLS
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Project Manager, Adobe, Mac, Windows, Screen Printing, Direct to Garment,
Sublimation, Embroidery, Digitizing.
LINKS
http://facebook.com/whatadesigns
http://instagram.com/whatadesigns
http://twitter.com/whatadesigns
http://whatadesigns.com
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: United States Army
Rank: E-5 Sergeant
January 1991 to January 1999
I am a combat veteran serving 8 years in the military. Highly decorated, Honorably Discharged. The Armor
Crewman works as part of a team to operate armored equipment and fire weapons to destroy enemy positions.
During combat, their role is to operate tanks and amphibious assault vehicles to engage and destroy the
enemy. Tanks like the M1A1 Abrams use mobility, firepower and shock effect to close with and extinguish
enemy forces.
Commendations:
Army Service Ribbon, Army Oversees Service Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal Ribbon, Army Achievement
Medal Ribbon, Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal Ribbon, National
Defense Service Medal Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal Ribbon,
Saudi Arabian Medal Ribbon for the Liberation of Kuwait, Kuwait Liberation of Kuwait Medal Ribbon, Army
Presidential Unit Citation, Army French Fourragere, 1st Cavalry Combat Patch, Bolo Badges: Expert Rifle,
Expert Hand Grenades, Expert Tank Weapons, Expert Machine Gun, Expert Hand Gun, Expert Drivers Badge
Wheeled Vehicles, Tracked Vehicles.
AWARDS
Award and DOA coin presentation
February 1993
for professionalism, by Command Sergeant Major 1/32 Armored 2nd Brigade
1st Cavalry Division Coin
February 1992
for professionalism, by Major General John H. Tilelli, Jr. 1st Cavalry Division
PUBLICATIONS
Truckin Magazine
http://www.truckinweb.com/art/1201tr_artwork_whatadesigns_radical_renderings/
January 1, 2012
3 page article About Whatadesigns
Minitruckin Magazine
http://www.minitruckinweb.com/lyfestyle/1202mt_mini_truckin_lyfestyle_february_2012/photo_06.html
February 1, 2012
1 Page article about Whatadesigns
Texas Finest Magazine
http://txfinest.com/wordpress1/fall-2012-issue/
October 1, 2012
2 Page article about Whatadesigns
Cookie Cutter Magazine
http://www.cookiecuttermagazine.com/the-cookie-shop.html
March 1, 2013
3 page article about Whatadesigns
Minitruckin Magazine
http://www.minitruckinweb.com/events/texas/1006mt_2009_w_stock_custom_truck_show/
June 1, 2010
Appearance in 3 page article