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
