Kurt Shepard
Graphic Design Specialist
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About Me
Artist, Thinker, Creative Dude
Graphic Design Specialist
Honey Doer & Doggie Dad
Industrious and diversely-skilled, I have over 20 years experience in developing engaging and innovative digital
and print designs for clients in broad range of industries. As my portfolio attests, I am highly adept at visual strategy, layout development, branding, print and digital media. I'm comfortable working with both large corporations and local mom & pop's on their respective advertising and marketing needs.
When not chained to my computer, you can find me in the kitchen, listening to the game while making something that takes entirely too much effort.
- Residence Lutz, FL
- e-mail me@kurtshepard.com
- Phone (813) 220-7790
Experience
Graphic Design
Attention grabbing design and graphics from logos to landing pages
Concepting
Transforming requests into organized images and messaging
Word Smithing
Targeting the right communication to correctly deliver your message
Production
Encyclopedic knowledge of pre-press and printing standards
Testimonials
"Over the years Kurt has delivered printed sales materials, Flash-based output, Web graphics, copywriting, high-level creative concepts and very clever direct mail campaigns. The delivery is always on time, on budget and exceeds expectations.”
"Working with Kurt has been a delight. He has designed our quarterly magazine, WaterColors, for years and constantly provides high quality graphic design with excellent client service!”
"Kurt has worked on numerous projects for us - from graphic design, ad creation and development, corporate identity/branding and web design. We’ve enjoyed outstanding results in these areas even when we drop a project (or 2) in their laps at the last minute."
"Kurt did an exceptional job designing our brochure and logo. He gave us sound guidance and put together a fantastic collage of our business. We were very pleased with the pricing, timely delivery and quality of the brochure. His professionalism, creativity and knowledge provided beautiful results!”
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25+ Years of Experience
Education
1993
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Tampa CollegeCommercial Design & Marketing
1990
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Santa Fe CollegeBusiness Studies
Experience
Aug 2004 - Present
Graphic Design Specialist
Mantra CreativeOwner/operator. Mantra Creative is a small Advertising & Marketing Boutique that offers large agency experience and performance partnering with both national and global companies. Services include print design and production of collateral materials, event conception, trade show display design, brand development and implementation, email campaigns, and website design.
Aug 1996 - Aug 2004
Graphic Designer
GRAFX Design of TampaGraphics team member reporting to Sr. Creative Director. Grafx is a Advertising Agency that pairs powerful design with insightful business strategies to create compelling, highly effective campaigns that deliver measurable results for clients. A state-of-the-art graphic communications company, offering a complete suite of web and print marketing services.
March 1996 - Aug 1996
Graphic Designer
Weekly PlanetGraphics team member reporting to sales team and publisher. Responsible for design of retail advertisements, publication design, and production of Weekly Planet - a cutting-edge weekly news publication known as the area’s best source for information regarding happenings, restaurants, concerts and shows, visual arts reviews, news and opinion.
June 1994 - March 1996
Graphic Designer
Tampa TribuneReported to Sr. Art Director. Responsible for design of retail advertising in one of the markets largest circulated newspapers with a nationally recognized creative services department. Projects include: Daily ad conception and design within client direction; design and layout of special sections and inserts.
Design Skills
Graphic Design
Concepting
Branding and Brand Extension
Marketing Collateral
Trade Show Display
Presentations
Email Marketing
Web Graphics
Software Skills
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Word
PowerPoint
Wordpress
Portfolio
A small sample of my work
Contact
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