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Ron E. McDavid

Manager of Graphic Services

Office #: D1440
Phone #:
 708.235.7367
Fax#: 708.534.8956
email: r-mcdavid@govst.edu
 
Experience | Professional Skills | Honors/Awards | Education 

Experience

Governors State University, University Park IL, 9/98 – Present
Manager of Graphic Services

  • Supervise the day-to-day design and production of graphics and multi-media design.
  • Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff members.
  • Determine with the client the most efficient and economical means of producing designs to convey the client’s message.
  • Responsible for maintenance of departmental inventory of supplies and equipment.
  • Monitor expenditures in the graphics area, assist director in developing fiscal year budgets.
  • Make recommendations for staff development and training.
  • Serve as a consultant to faculty and staff on problems of a design nature.
  • Coordinate and/or perform, as necessary, photographic assignments for complex publications, and multi-media projects.
  • Participate in the preparation of original graphics that require a high degree of skill for use in various promotional materials and multi-media projects.
  • Participate in the preparation of layouts for promotional publications, exhibits, training aids, and classroom support materials as well as website graphics.
  • Coordinate with IT department on most efficient ways to manage projects electronically.
  • Responsible for continued research of emerging software and technologies to apply, inform and enhance staff capabilities and knowledge.

CNA Insurance Companies
Senior Graphic Designer, 1977 – 1998

 

Professional Skills

  • Adobe Design Suite

  • Microsoft Office Suite

Honors/Awards

  • Dr. Gerald C. Bayshore Award, 2007 
  • Champion Paper Design Award, 1984

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Communications Design, 1975 Cum Laude