Nicholas Troutman

Graphic Designer

Ephrata, PA, USA
I am a 30 something artist with a creative mind, artistic ability and enthusiasm for pushing my design skills to the limit. I strive to find new methods, tools and learning skills to better myself and those around me. Whether it be working and developing an idea with a team or individually, I always try my best to portray a message through my visual mind.

Work Experience

Penn National Gaming

Graphic Designer

Designs all print and digital signage for various properties across the enterprise including direct mail, print signage, billboards and digital assets all while following brand guidelines for each individual
property. Communicates with account managers and on-property members to assist as needed. Sends all final print files to appropriate vendors while staying on deadline.
March 2019 - Present

Clipper Magazine

Senior Designer

• Design and marketing of magazine advertisements in various sizes and
formats from start to finish making changes along the way meeting clients requests
• Communication with account service coordinators
and art directors on challenges that may arise
• Layout and prepping files to be printer ready and technically
sound by meeting print deadlines
April 2006 - Present Pennsylvania, United States

Spencer Advertising & Marketing

Production Artist

Chosen from Clipper Magazine to help and assist with the rebranding of over 750 packages relating to Trucking equipment and accessories. Adding both English and French translations to each package dealing with die-cuts, bubble wraps and hang tags. Working closely with Art Directors, Account Executives and Production Managers to move/change things on the fly to accommodate the clients brand standards. Preparing and sending files for final printing.
August 2013 - March 2014 Pennsylvania, United States

Education

Berks Technical Institute

Associate Degree in Graphic Design

July 2004 - March 2006 Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States

Awards

GD USA

Direct Mail Category

2013

Clipper Magazine

Artist of the Year Nominee

2012

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Lightroom 5, Mac OSX, Microsoft Office, PC, Photography,