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James Reich
Graphic Designer & Web Developer
Reno, Nevada | linkedin.com/in/jamesgreich | jreich.dev | jamesgreich@gmail.com | (775) 342-3888
Results-driven graphic designer and web developer with experience in Adobe creative suite, front-end development, UX design, and custom web solutions. Skilled in collaborating with clients, bringing ideas to life, and optimizing web presence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
GAME ONE
Graphic Designer | Jan 2024 - Current
• Expertly designed t-shirt graphics for sports teams and organizations using Illustrator and Photoshop, streamlining screen print readiness.
• Created versatile template designs and customized artwork to meet screen printing specifications, enhancing production efficiency.
• Partnered with project managers to expedite screen-print ready art, ensuring timely production and delivery.
• Optimized client artwork for screen printing, significantly improving print quality and customer satisfaction.
CUSTOMINK
Graphic Designer | Nov 2020 - Jan 2024
• Processed customer orders for screen-printing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to print minimums for over 150 orders per week.
• Utilized a wide range of tools and guidelines to achieve 98% customer satisfaction across various custom apparel and products.
• Supported the art and design team's success by maintaining high accuracy in processing high volumes of orders.
• Adapted to changing guidelines and procedures across the company to ensure seamless project execution.
• Developed graphic assets adding value to customer experience & conversion.
BOOMER TATTOO
Graphic Designer | Dec 2019 - May 2020
• Streamlined processes by designing and producing marketing collateral and display merchandising in-house, saving the company on contractor costs.
• Launched a quarterly art and digitizing review publication for the sales force, resulting in an increase in sales team motivation and productivity.
• Contributed to product development, collaborated with marketing clients, inspected and approved printed pieces, and provided design direction under tight deadlines.
CLOAK CHAT
Frontend Developer | Jan 2023 - Current
• Collaborated closely with the other developer, handling multiple roles including product management, UX design, and QA engineering.
• Designed and implemented sophisticated web features for Cloak Chat, a chat application built using Electron, React, and Tailwind CSS, in a two-person team.
• Adapted Agile development methodologies to effectively manage tasks and meet project deadlines in a two-person team.
• Developed high-performance and scalable solutions for Cloak Chat, optimizing for efficiency and resource usage in a small team setting.
FREELANCE
Web Developer | Feb 2021 - Current
• Provided freelance web development services, working with clients to create custom websites and applications tailored to their unique needs.
• Utilized various web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frameworks such as React for front-end development.
• Developed back-end solutions using Node.js, Express, and databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL, ensuring seamless data integration and storage.
• Implemented responsive web design principles to create accessible websites, delivering optimal user experiences across various devices and browsers.
• Managed version control with Git and GitHub, maintaining clean code and organized repositories for efficient project management work.
EDUCATION
TREEHOUSE
Full Stack Developer Bootcamp | Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
• Completed an intensive Full Stack Developer Bootcamp, gaining proficiency in both front-end and back-end development technologies.
• Mastered front-end web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with popular frameworks such as React and Angular.
• Acquired back-end development skills using Node.js, Express, and databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Gained hands-on experience with version control systems, such as Git and GitHub, for effective collaboration and code management.
• Developed responsive and accessible web applications, ensuring optimal user experiences across various devices and browsers.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Photoshop
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
React
Node.js
Tailwind
Sass/SCSS
Bootstrap
Git/Github
Collaboration & Communication