Scott Palermo

41 Graeler Drive Saint Louis, Missouri 63146 314.607.5864 scott@askeetzproduction.com

Objective

To obtain a position in the graphics industry in which I can use my design skills, management aptitude and vast experience to provide professional creative services to meet and exceed the needs of the client.

Skills- Applications

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, as well as non-graphic applications MicroSoft Word, Power Point and Excel.

Skills- Design

Logo design, brand management, product/packaging design/mock-up, layout, production, print management, embroidery digitizing, photography, vector illustration, web design, product copywriting, professional presentation production, photographic editing and manipulation in addition to merchandise decoration and screen printing.

Skills- Management

Project management, sales/marketing copywriting/editing, electronic and print pre-press, print press management, resource management, media/print purchasing, team management and leadership, team member acquisition, goal-setting, performance reviews, team-building, incentive and motivation

Experience

A Skeetz Production- St. Louis, Missouri, May 2010 – Present

Owner/Lead Designer/Brand Master- Independent Graphic Designer providing professional, affordable, creative solutions for businesses and organizations. Specializing in brand management, print and electronic advertising for a variety of clients including service providers (Web Developers, Printers, ASI Distributors), business-to-business and retail manufacturers and distributors in a freelance or contract capacity.

GatewayCDI- St. Louis, Missouri, February 1990 – March 2011

Creative Director- Encompassed hands-on management and leadership of a team of 4-9 creative individuals– designers, photographers, copywriters and production artists and the resources at the team’s disposal to concept, design and produce print, electronic, product and Web materials to service external and internal clients. Additional responsibilities include client services and brand management as well as presentation and proposal development. In addition, as a member of the management team, participated in goal-setting and decision-making on both a departmental and company-wide level to exceed the needs of our clients, expand market share and become a leader in the promotional products industry.

American Stamp and Marking Saint Louis, Missouri, May 1988 – February 1990 Production Artist- responsible for design, paste-up, tech-formulas, film-stripping and darkroom work for the production of Flexographic printing plates and rubber stamps.

Education

Associate Arts Degree Commercial Art and Advertising Design Saint Louis Community College at Florissant Valley

Awards and Activities

Florissant 200 year anniversary billboard contest Member of the Year- GatewayCDI 1992 and 2001 Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Leadership Award- 2011 Northwest Chamber of Commerce Betty O’Keefe Volunteer of the Year- 2013 Community News Best of Northwest County- Graphic Design/Business Services- 2017, 2018, 2019 Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2019-present

References

Available upon request