Howell A. Ruehl
451 Monument Road, Apt 822
Jacksonville, FL 32225
904-469-3699
[email protected]
LinkedIn: howell-ruehl
Portfolio: hruehl.weebly.com/
Professional Summary:
Creative professional who thrives on working across multi-functional teams, including research, marketing, graphic design and project management.
Skills:
Project planning and development, Project tracking, Personable, Dependable, Employee relations, Flexible, Dedicated team player, Creative design layouts, Proficient in Adobe Acrobat (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Office Suite 2016, CorelDraw, FlexiSign, Mac OS, Windows 10 OS.
Work History:
Harbinger Sign – Jacksonville, FL – Permit Coordinator - 9/2016 - 5/2017
Brite Lite Signs – Jacksonville, FL – Graphic Designer/Permit Coordinator - 7/2008 - 9/2016
Dalton Signs – Kingsland, GA – Graphic Designer/Permit Coordinator – 11/2007 – 7/2008
Education:
University of North Florida – Jacksonville, FL – BS in Communications - 5/2001 – 12/2005
451 Monument Road, Apt 822
Jacksonville, FL 32225
904-469-3699
[email protected]
LinkedIn: howell-ruehl
Portfolio: hruehl.weebly.com/
Professional Summary:
Creative professional who thrives on working across multi-functional teams, including research, marketing, graphic design and project management.
Skills:
Project planning and development, Project tracking, Personable, Dependable, Employee relations, Flexible, Dedicated team player, Creative design layouts, Proficient in Adobe Acrobat (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Office Suite 2016, CorelDraw, FlexiSign, Mac OS, Windows 10 OS.
Work History:
Harbinger Sign – Jacksonville, FL – Permit Coordinator - 9/2016 - 5/2017
- Researched and provided code checks for various municipalities that related to the customer job sites.
- Conducted and/or coordinated through sub-contractors; code checks to confirm what is allowed for production of signage (i.e size, square footage, colors, illumination, etc.
- Consulted with Project Management, Technical Illustrators, Design Engineers to discuss plans and compliance with specifications, building codes and other regulations.
- Built and maintained effective working relationships with staff in various municipalities.
- Served as an expert on permitting matters relative to local municipal codes and permitting processes
- Obtained all necessary permitting/zoning approval from national, statewide and local agencies.
- Prepared and expedited documentation required for permit application packages to meet the requirements of local jurisdictions or governing agencies and/or any other relevant entities.
- Submitted permits for approvals within city jurisdictions, municipalities and counties and picked up/dropped off permit packages, if needed.
Brite Lite Signs – Jacksonville, FL – Graphic Designer/Permit Coordinator - 7/2008 - 9/2016
- Created artwork per Project Manager’s instructions for customer approval (including presentations) and permitting purposes.
- Developed and created presentation sign packages.
- Provided guidance and signage solutions for Project Managers.
- Managed and created brand standards.
- Worked with Sales Department on branding concepts.
- Communicated with Project Managers, Estimators, Design Engineers and Production Managers, as needed.
- Collaborated with Design engineers and estimating regarding all production methods.
- Produced (draw) technical illustrations and art revisions; make revisions as needed.
- Navigated municipal sign codes in conjunction with sign requirements.
- Made production files for manufacturing (Digital prints, cut vinyl and plastic mold files).
- Utilized Brite Lite Signs’ drawing standards with all presentation drawings and ensure all electronic drawings and files are saved properly in the correct locations under the customer folder structure.
- Please see job description under Harbinger Sign for Permit Coordinator.
Dalton Signs – Kingsland, GA – Graphic Designer/Permit Coordinator – 11/2007 – 7/2008
- Developed and designed logos and logo rebuilding, fliers, brochures, ad design, page layout, channel letters, subdivision monuments, pylon signs, neon signs & electronic message centers.
- Familiar with a wide variety of substrates, cut and printable vinyl, and digital processes.
- Selected appropriate media and styles in conjunction with communication strategies and producing advertising designs for customers.
- Managed multiple graphic design projects simultaneously from concept to completion, and developed effective marketing campaigns.
- Performed die line set up and mechanical illustration for plotter, and created original compositions using brand and cultural standards, typography, color theory, and photography for print production and other media.
- Used a wide range of media including photography and computer aided design in the sign designs while producing accurate and high-quality work.
- Other responsibilities included: Sales, account/project management, sign and electrical permitting, site plans & social media management.
Education:
University of North Florida – Jacksonville, FL – BS in Communications - 5/2001 – 12/2005
- Major: Advertising
- Minor: Graphic Design