Chase LeFors

Graphic Designer/Artist

Bremerton, WA, USA
As far back as I can remember, I have always loved helping others bring their visions to life. During my high school career, I had a teacher that gave me the tools and the confidence that set me down this path. Since then I have always looked for a challenge to hone my skills. From t-shirt designs to banners, email blasts to flyers; there has been nothing that has kept me from attempting the task. Even if there is something I don't know. I am always willing to learn something new. We live in a rapidly changing society, and I do the best I can to keep up with the times.

Work Experience

Hunt Military Communities

Regional Marketing Coordinator (Remote)

Supported the marketing efforts for 15 Military Housing Communities across the United States. Assisted in creating local partnerships and marketing strategies. Provided marketing and operations support for company-wide campaigns. Managed and created social media content for the 15 supported properties’ Facebook & Instagram Pages. Managed the strategy, usability, and content of the 15 supported properties’ websites. Assisted with the creation of a Grassroots Marketing Campaign to provide a tool for supported properties to develop strategies for personalization and building relationships with leads, residents, staff, and the local community. Ensured brand standards, consistency, and accuracy in messaging; manage all communication channels including but not limited to: property website, social media, online platforms, email, digital signage, property signage/displays, print material, press materials, and staff communications.
October 2020 - Present El Paso, Texas, United States

Fastsigns

Customer Service Representative/Graphic Designer

Maintained store operations, processed transactions, provided customers with fast and friendly service, answer questions, and work with vendors to acquire the supplies needed for orders. Work with clients to determine their needs and send them artwork that reflects the message of their event. Ensure all designs are approved and sent to production in a timely manner. Prepare customer files for print production. Inspect and examine printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects. Design artwork for signs, brochures, and various print products for marketing items throughout the United States.
February 2020 - October 2020 Silverdale, Washington, United States

Freelance

Graphic Designer

Design and prepare artwork for t-shirts, banners, mugs, etc. around the United
States.
October 2005 - Present Bremerton, Washington, United States

Sub-Lime Designs Of The Northwest, LLC

Owner/Graphic Designer

Design and prepare artwork for t-shirts, banners, mugs, etc. around the United
States.
August 2016 - Present Bremerton, Washington, United States

Oly-Pen Sports Center

General Manager

Manage a 50,000 sq. ft. facility with over 30+ employees. Served over 2000+ customers. Kept up with facility maintenance. Responsible for scheduling employees, ordering supplies, scheduling leagues, handling complaints and suspensions, and scheduling special events.
February 2016 - October 2019 Bremerton, Washington, United States

Cascade Print Media

Wide Format Operator

Prepare customers filed for print production. Inspect and examine printed
products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and
external defects. Design artwork for signs, brochures, and various print
products. Assisted the Marketing Manager in the design and updating of the
company website.
October 2014 - February 2015 Washington, United States

Results Advertising

Graphic Artist

Responsible for designing and preparing artwork for tshrits,
banners, mugs, etc.
June 2013 - October 2014 Lebanon, Missouri, United States

Holman-Howe Funeral Homes

Production/Development Manager

Develop and produce memorial folders as well as DVDs for funeral services.
October 2006 - October 2014 Lebanon, Missouri, United States

Sign Fab, Inc.

Advertising Specialist

Develop and produce advertising materials for print, social, online media, as well as taking pictures for customer projects and used for marketing materials.
May 2012 - November 2012 Lebanon, Missouri, United States

Drury University

Office Technology Assistant

Provided support for the staff. Dealt with software installation, repair, and troubleshooting as well as networking installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
August 2005 - July 2011 Lebanon, Missouri, United States

City Of Lebanon

Assistant Special Events & Tourism/ Graphic Designer

Assisted with the setup and take down of special events. Dealt with software installation, repair, and troubleshooting. Created brochures and ads for the city.
October 2005 - May 2011 Lebanon, Missouri, United States

Education

Drury University

Bachelors: Design Arts

August 2004 - December 2010 Springfield, Missouri, United States

Drury University

Bachelors: Public Relations

August 2004 - December 2010 Springfield, Missouri, United States

Drury University

Associates: Fine Arts

August 2004 - December 2007 Springfield, Missouri, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

Drury University

Dean's List

2010

Drury University

Departmental Distinction: Graphic Design

2010

Skills

35mm Camera, Adobe Creative Cloud, Answering Phones, Apparel Design, Copying, Customer Oriented, Data Entry, Digital Camera, DSLR Camera, Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills, Faxing, Filing, Hardware Installation, Hardware Repair, Hardware Troubleshooting, Logo Design, Mac OS, Maintain Professional Image, Microsoft Office, Network Installation, Network Repair, Network Troubleshooting, Open Office, PC, Photo Development & Procedures, Photo Manipulation, Print Design, Public Relations, Quick Learner, Screen Printing Process, Software Installation, Software Repair, Software Troubleshooting, Sublimation Process, Team Player, Volunteer Experience, Writing Reports,