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Dennis P. Cummings

Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Web Design, Marketing, and Project Management
Contact: 703.943.8551  |  dennispcummings@gmail.com  |  11524 Hearthstone Ct. Reston, VA 20191


Career Summary

Over sixteen years of experience with expertise in creative direction, graphic design, web design, multimedia, marketing, and project management.


Professional Strengths

Efficient and able to produce in a deadline-oriented, high-pressure environment. Dedicated team player. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively, both in a small group and in front of a large audience. Innate graphic and artistic ability. Easily works with customer constraints and within creative guidelines. Adaptable and quick to learn new procedures.


Employment History

Alpha Corporation, Dulles, VA
Graphic Designer, April 2013 – Present

American Society for Engineering Education, Washington DC
Senior Designer and Interactive Producer, July 2004 – February 2013

The Corcoran College of ART+Design, Washington DC
Adjunct Faculty
September 2003 – May 2005

Digital Division, Alexandria, VA
Creative Director, January 2003 – June 2004

TIPS Technology, Crofton, MD
Senior Graphic Designer, July 2002 – December 2002

SER Solutions, Dulles, VA
Creative Specialist, August 2001 – July 2002

Blackboard, Washington DC
Graphic Designer, April 2000 – July 2001

Gardy McGrath International, Reston, VA
Web Designer, January 1999 – March 2000

The Miami Herald, Miami, FL
Intern, Online Services Department, Fall 1998


Education

The Fort Lauderdale Institute of Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Associate of Science, Graphic Design, 1998


Technical Skills

Skilled using many industry-standard commercial software packages including the Adobe Creative Suite. Proficient with HTML, CSS, and web based software.


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