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Paul Strength

@paulstrength

Senior graphic designer and art director with a passion for creativity.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

I am a senior graphic designer and studio artist with extensive experience in creating large-format, digital, and print assets for both agency and in-house creative teams. My strengths lie in leadership, job flow management, and effective communication, all fueled by a passion for learning, design, and art. I pride myself on being a motivational leader, known for my positivity and productivity, which helps bring out the best in my team members.

Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented cutting-edge curricula as a Graphic Design Instructor, ensuring alignment with industry standards while mentoring students to prepare them for successful careers in graphic design. My professional journey includes significant roles at leading companies, where I have driven quality and performance across creative teams, developed top-quality marketing collateral, and structured processes that enhance workflow and collaboration. I am committed to continuous improvement and staying abreast of industry trends to deliver exceptional results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Graphic Design Instructor

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Dec 2024 - Present (6 months)

Spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge curriculum for the Graphic Design program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and student needs. Collaborate with fellow educators to design and deliver lessons focused on Adobe Creative Suite and multimedia design.

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Current

Graphic Design Instructor

Collin College

Aug 2010 - Present (14 years 10 months)

Develop and deliver undergraduate courses in Adobe InDesign, providing practical application opportunities to cultivate the technical and design skills of students. Recognized for subject matter expertise and high instructional quality.

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Graphic Designer/Digital Marketing Specialist

Leads Near Me

Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 (1 month)

Created visual aesthetics and user experience for advertisements across social media platforms. Enhanced client visibility through video and motion graphics, managing content dissemination across Google Business Profiles.

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Graphic Designer

USI Insurance Services

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)

Drove quality and performance across the creative team, training designers and supervising contractors to improve service delivery. Developed top-quality documents and creative assets for sales and marketing teams.

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Studio Production Artist

TPN, Inc.

Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 (4 months)

Designed and edited large-scale advertising and environmental design pieces for corporate clients. Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring on-time completion.

PL

Graphic Designer/Production Artist

Panache Partners, LLC

Apr 2010 - May 2012 (2 years 1 month)

Designed and produced coffee table books as part of an award-winning team. Collaborated with clients to create custom layouts and maintained the company website.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Texas State University logoTU

Texas State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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