Corey Bogardus: Freelance Designer in Irvine, CA

: Part-time freelance designer while searching for permanent employment opportunities. : Assisting regional and globally recognized clients with marketing and business development. : Work includes print/web design, branding, P.O.P., trade show design, apparel design, and social media. : Sampling of clients includes Pioneer DJ, Reliant, Etnies, Act4Autism, Laeger’s Racing, and Mark Liddell Design.

: Worked with global clients including Pioneer, Roland Boss, and Fender Guitars. : Design duties included print, web, web banners, catalogs, trade shows, and packaging. : Conceptualized new campaigns, design, write copy, and manage various print, online, and trade show projects. : Additional responsibilities included oversee the design department, freelance designers, and photo shoots.

: Developed a marketing/graphics division promoting the Century 21/Coldwell Banker offices and agents. : Marketing expanded the company from 1 office and 75 agents to 3 offices employing 175 agents. : Serviced the real estate agents with marketing consultation, branding, print and web design, etc. : Produced and designed two 24 page newspapers each month for the real estate market. : Developed a revised business model generating new business from clients outside of real estate.

: Accepted position for career advancement opportunities, but eventually was recruited back to Century 21. : Worked on home/business security and child safety products focusing on both consumers and B2B. : Duties included packaging design, print advertising, trade show booth design, and photo/video shoots. : Heavily involved with all divisions within the company including sales, marketing, and manufacturing.

: Completed freelance projects for multiple clients (branding, advertising, catalogs, trade shows, store displays, websites). : Sample of clients include- :MAG Engineering - logo work, catalogs, flyers, product packaging, photo/video shoots, national trade shows. :Etnies, es, emerica - Created large-scale store displays for international leaders in the skate/surf/footwear industry.

: Promoted from production designer to senior designer due to my leadership, ideas, and design capabilities. : Designed ads for clients, built custom web sites, and designed logos to promote the growth of clientele. : Prioritized tasks, managed workflow, and distributed jobs to the design team.

: Original member of a 5 person advertising agency. : Worked closely with the Art Director and V.P. of Sales to formulate ideas and complete projects.