Kevin Van Hyning
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Birmingham, AL, USA
205-914-5969
be.net/KevinVanHyning
As a graphic designer, my primary goal is always to convey a message with creativity, innovation and illustrative flair. I have worked in the industry of graphic design for more than two decades and in that period, I have been employed by a variety of companies, allowing me to expand my aptitude to encompass new skills.
Work Experience
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Graphic Designer
Staff designer for the Office of Advancement, responsible for assisting in the production of donor-related graphic design materials – items such as proposals, stewardship and impact reports, holiday and birthday cards, web graphics
Collaborate with development officers to create materials used to gather donations for university and hospital advancement goals
Provide graphic design assistance for Alumni, Annual Giving, Special Events, Planned Giving and Athletics
Collaborate with development officers to create materials used to gather donations for university and hospital advancement goals
Provide graphic design assistance for Alumni, Annual Giving, Special Events, Planned Giving and Athletics
May 2021
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Alabama, United States
The University Of Alabama
Graphic Designer
Staff designer in the office of Strategic Communications at the University of Alabama, responsible for the design of marketing materials for the varying departments and colleges on campus — notably Admissions, The Honors College, the Office of the President, Alumni and Advancement
September 2018
- May 2021
Alabama, United States
McWane Science Center, Children's Science Museum
Graphic artist
Responsible for designing the promotional materials used to advertise McWane Science Center both internally and externally – print ads, brochures, direct mail pieces, press kits, magazine production, posters, internal signage, billboards and web production. Worked with the Exhibits Department in designing graphics for various interactive exhibits.
June 2007
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Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Auburn University
Graphic artist
Responsible for designing in-house marketing materials, advertisements and promotional literature for Auburn University and the various colleges within the university. Helped maintain the brand of the university by creating dynamic print and web-related products that sell the school to students and maintain Auburn’s ultimate identity
April 2006
- June 2007
Auburn, Alabama, United States
Montgomery Advertiser, Newspaper
Infographic artist
Responsible for creating informational-graphics, illustrations and page design for the Montgomery Advertiser news department. Worked closely with reporters, photographers and editors to produce various special sections. Managed work flow, met daily deadlines and juggled multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
April 1999
- March 2006
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Mobile Register, Newspaper
Graphic artist
Responsible for designing public service announcements for the Newspaper in Education department of the Mobile Register; created monthly activity pages designed to encourage newspaper readership among elementary and high school students; fulfilled the graphic design needs for the Mobile Register's circulation department
1998
- 1999
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Education
University Of South Alabama
Bachelors of Science -- Marketing
September 1992
- May 1996
Mobile, Alabama, United States
McGill Toolen High School
College preparatory
September 1988
- May 1992
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign CS5,
Adobe Photoshop,
Cartooning,
Illustration,
Art Direction,
Copywriting,
Creative Writing,