Shannon McKeon

Hi, I'm Shannon!

I am a Michigan State Alumni – with a BFA in Graphic Design and Painting. When I'm not designing on the computer... I always have some sort of drawing utensil in my hand. Currently, my obsession is making custom 3-Dimensional pieces with hydrodipping, mixed media and resin. I keep my work current and fresh, and often satirize the news and world around me. I also like to paint/illustrate my subjects on unconventional things, such as car hoods, motorcycle gas tanks, street signs and other found objects.

When the weather is nice and warm, and I am not creating artistically, I am on 2-Wheels getting some wind therapy. I am an active member of the Mars Hill Charity Riders helping out our local community shelters and other causes. I also like to explore parts of the of the country with with my boyfriend and our gorgeous English Setter, Kid!

Work Experience

PIP/Dynamark Graphics Group July 2018 - Present
Senior Graphic Designer

Prep files for digital and offset printing (pre-flight)
Lead in the design, development and implementation of projects that value up to $60,000
Logo & Branding design for multiple clients
Enthusiastic, creative with solid problem solving skills
Manage multiple projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure to meet daily deadlines
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Microsoft Office (excel, power point, word, outlook), Publisher
Manage Social Media account for PIP and Dynamark
Coordinate and successfully organize events, requiring structured floorplans and managing internal/external communications through event cycle

Repro Graphix, Inc October 2016 - July 2018
Project Estimator

Identified labor, material and time requirement costs by studying proposals, project specs and other related documents
Kept track of influx of orders and controlled/organized workflow in department for quick turnarounds and jobs for regular production time
Worked well with team environment to problem solve complex files and projects to execute clients needs

Impact Racing January 2015 - September 2016
Production and Sublimation Artist

Managed Dye Sublimation Department - specializing in pit crew shirts
Transferred design specs to live full size shirt templates for race team orders
Assisted with designing kart suits and special projects, such as new shirt templates and heat transfers
Troubleshoot printers if maintenance is needed

Educational Marketing, Inc March 2013 - February 2015
Design and Marketing Coordinator

Designed and marketed discount cards to help organizations raise money for fundraisers for schools and non-profit organizations
Maintained existing clients and acquired new accounts
Utilized design techniques to customize client discount cards and passes
Research and evaluate target markets to attract new sponsors for clients
Addressed Customer inquiries; proposed suggestions; provided guidance, addressed and resolved any issues
Knowledgeable with Quickbooks and accounting techniques to keep track of bookkeeping

Lansing State Journal/Gannett May 2009 - March 2013
Digital Graphic Designer

Advertising design (print production)
Utilized design techniques to create advertisements for clients nationwide
Processed and prepared client ready ads of various print applications. i.e. magazine, newsprint, insert, etc.
Introduced data merging to company which helped save time and increased workflow

Education

Michigan State University - 2008BFA Graphic Design & Painting