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VISUAL COMMUNICATION FOR PRINT | WEB | PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEO | SOCIAL MEDIA

MIKE ONSTOTT

CORE STRENGTHS

• Creative Design & Content Production
• Brand Development & Standards Management
• Marketing Campaigns & Media Production
• Print & Digital Design
• Website Design & Content Management
• Photography & Videography

• Video Production

• Video Editing

• Layout Design & Typography

• Copywriting & Content Creation

• Project Management

• Performance Management

• Staff Training, Coaching & Development

• Motion Graphics• Art Direction

• Creative Strategy

• Trade Show Graphics

• Environmental Graphics

• Large Format Design

• Prepress Production

• Digital Asset Management

• Social Media Marketing

• Campaign Design & Execution

• Digital Marketing

• Email Marketing

• Content Marketing

• Social Media Strategy

• Marketing Automation

• Campaign Analytics

• Brand Strategy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Orthoscan Inc., Scottsdale, AZ

07/2024 to 05/2026

Graphic Designer for Orthoscan

• Designed and produced marketing collateral from concept through final delivery for Orthoscan

  and Ziehm Imaging, ensuring brand consistency across print and digital channels.

• Edited and retouched photography and video assets for marketing campaigns, product

  promotions, and corporate communications.

• Created content and managed corporate social media channels for Orthoscan and

  Ziehm Imaging, supporting brand awareness and audience engagement.

• Prepared and optimized files for both print production and digital distribution.

• Collaborated with print vendors to maintain quality standards, manage production timelines,

  and improve cost efficiency.

• Organized and maintained project files and creative assets in accordance with established

  brand guidelines.

• Assisted in the planning, coordination, and execution of trade shows, conferences, and

  corporate events.

• Managed marketing collateral inventory and coordinated shipments to a nationwide

  sales team, ensuring timely distribution of materials.

 

RPG BRANDS, Phoenix, AZ

08/2022 to 07/2024

Graphic/Multimedia Designer

Designed and produced a wide range of print marketing materials, including brochures, product   
   catalogs, manuals, advertisements, newsletters, and sales collateral.

Developed and managed social media content across multiple platforms, increasing audience
   engagement and brand visibility.

Captured, edited, and retouched photography and video content for Modern Flames, Grand Canyon   
   Gas Logs, and Wildfire, utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects to produce

   high-quality marketing materials.

Conceptualized and designed interior and exterior graphics for mobile showrooms, creating

   immersive brand experiences for RPG Brands and its subsidiaries.

Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing team members and company leadership to

   develop creative solutions aligned with business objectives and brand standards.
Performed advanced image retouching, color correction, compositing, and photo manipulation

   for print and digital applications.

Designed large format graphics and promotional materials for trade shows, exhibitions,

   and corporate events.

Managed multiple concurrent projects from concept through completion while maintaining

  design specifications, meeting deadlines, and ensuring brand consistency across all deliverables.

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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, Scottsdale, AZ

09/2019 to 04/2021

Graphic Designer

Developed and produced a wide range of marketing collateral, including advertisements,

   brochures, email campaigns, floor plans, posters, property signage, and other branded

   materials, while managing project workflows and deadlines through Salesforce.
Partnered with leasing teams, property management, and cross-functional stakeholders to

   create and deliver marketing assets that supported property leasing and branding initiatives.

Planned, designed, distributed, and tracked marketing email campaigns and e-blasts,
   ensuring timely execution and performance monitoring.

Managed and organized marketing resources across multiple properties, maintaining brand     
   consistency and supporting regional marketing efforts.

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SERVICES GROUP OF AMERICA, Scottsdale, AZ

08/2015 to 09/2019
Graphic/Multimedia Designer

Developed and executed creative solutions for six Services Group of America subsidiaries,

   including Amerifresh, Snoboy, Ameristar, Food Services of America, System Services of America,

   and Development Services of America, ensuring consistent brand representation across diverse

   business units.
Designed and produced a wide range of marketing and communication materials, including

   trade show graphics, multimedia presentations, logos, social media content, calendars,

   print collateral, illustrations, and executive PowerPoint presentations.
Worked closely with Amerifresh, Snoboy, Ameristar, Food Services of America, System Services

   of America, and Development Services of America marketing managers and management on a

   variety of different projects.

Directed photography and videography projects, including image capture, color correction,

   retouching, video editing, and motion graphics production using Adobe Photoshop,

   Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

Served as a creative designer and key contributor to "The Voice," the company's

   quarterly newsletter, supporting content development, visual design, and employee

   engagement initiatives.

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KAHALA CORPORATION, Scottsdale, AZ
01/2006 to 08/2015
Graphic Designer

Led the successful redesign and implementation of the Blimpie brand identity across a wide range of   
  marketing and in-store materials, including posters, window clings, apparel, brochures, banners, social    media assets, and promotional campaigns, resulting in expanded brand leadership responsibilities.

• Managed 15+ concurrent projects while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining brand
standards through production, developing integrated marketing materials including logos, vehicle   
graphics, advertisements, social media content, and promotional campaigns.

Designed point-of-purchase (POP) displays, environmental graphics, and in-store marketing   
  materials that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement.

Performed advanced image retouching, compositing, and photo manipulation for print, digital, and   
  advertising applications.

• Established and maintained organized digital asset libraries and creative files across multiple brands,   
  improving accessibility and workflow efficiency.

Trained and onboarded new creative and marketing team members on brand standards, creative   
   processes, and departmental workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Collaborated with cross-functional creative and marketing teams to develop and produce high-quality
   print, digital, web, and social media campaigns.

Assisted in the planning and execution of photography shoots, ensuring alignment with brand
   standards and creative objectives.

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MITEK CORPORATION, Phoenix, AZ

01/2004 to 01/2006
Graphic Designer for Home and Commercial Products

Designed and produced marketing and product support materials for Atlas Sound and MTX Home
   Audio product lines, including packaging, owner’s manuals, advertising campaigns, brochures, and   
   sales collateral.

Collaborated with management and cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions that
   supported product launches, brand initiatives, and marketing objectives.

Conceptualized and designed the interior and exterior graphics for the Atlas Sound mobile showroom,     creating an engaging branded experience for customers and industry events.
Designed branded apparel and promotional merchandise for both commercial and consumer product
   divisions.

Created large format graphics and environmental displays for trade shows, conferences, and   
   marketing events across multiple product lines.

Coordinated and assisted with product, lifestyle, and corporate photography and video shoots,
   partnering with inhouse photographers to capture high-quality visual assets for marketing and
   advertising campaigns.


ACTION PERFORMANCE COMPANIES, Phoenix, AZ

12/1998 to 01/2004
Graphic Designer

Designed packaging, certificates of authenticity, catalogs, brochures, trading cards, paint schemes,
   advertisements, and presentation materials for licensed motorsports die-cast collectibles and   
   promotional programs.

Developed creative assets for leading racing organizations, collaborating with internal teams and
   external partners to ensure brand accuracy and visual consistency.

Created packaging and marketing materials that received approval from professional racing drivers,
   entertainment properties, licensed brands, and corporate partners, ensuring compliance with   
   established brand standards.

Managed prepress production and proofing processes, reviewing final artwork and coordinating with
   print vendors to ensure quality, color accuracy, and successful package production.

Maintained and organized digital creative asset libraries, improving file accessibility and supporting
   efficient production workflows.

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts Degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Design & Web Design Course (1998)
Collins College, Tempe, AZ

 

Web Design Class (2007)
Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ

 

Scott Kelby Photography Seminar (2015)
Phoenix, AZ

Intro to Photography DSLR (2018)
Secrets of Creative Photography (2018)
Studio Lighting Workshop (2019)
Nature Photography (2019)
Dean Farrell, Orcatek Photography

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BOOKS

The Speed of Trust - By Stephen M. R. Covey
The Seven Effective Communication Skills - By Gabriel Angelo

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

Creative Software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe XD

Final Cut Pro

QuarkXPress

CorelDraw

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Web & Digital

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

WIX

Squarespace

Weebly

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Business Applications
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Teams

Basecamp

Salesforce​

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AI Applications

ChatGPT

Figma

Canva

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