ABOUT

ME

 WHO IS CHRIS GLADE? 

I am a freelance graphic designer located in beautiful, sunny West Palm Beach, Florida, who specializes in both print and web design.

I approach all of my projects with passion and dedication through every stage of the design process. I create brand identities, design solutions and digital experiences that will leave a lasting impression.

​My mission is to transform your company’s brand and provide you with a solution that delivers consistent and measurable results. As your graphic designer, I take pride in the work I accomplish and find ways to connect you to your audience in an effective and organic way.

 WORK EXPERIENCE 

GateHouse Treatment

Feb. 2018 - Feb. 2019

Graphic Artist & Web Designer - As the lead designer it was my responsibility to incept and create various advertising mediums for both the treatment center and its various subsidiaries, one of which included a public adjusting firm. My daily workload included: web banners, email blasts, social media graphics, landing page mockups, landing page construction, web site mockups, web site construction through WordPress, and contacting vendors for various outside production necessities, such as printers and car wraps.

Kinon Surface Design

Dec. 2017 - Feb. 2018

Graphic Artist & Web Designer - Creating labels, specification sheets, procedures, art direction, infographics, web site design, photography, minor videography, and art direction.

The RAM Group

Nov. 2015 - Dec. 2017

Graphic Artist & Web Designer - 

To create logos, illustrations, e-mail blasts, web banners, landing pages, social media retargeting, mail pieces, posters, billboard ads (digital and print), & infographics for car dealerships across the United States.

FloorForce

Nov. 2014 - Nov. 2015

Graphic Web Designer - To create and design websites in an average of 2 days, as well as marketing graphics, such as widgets, banners, and coupons to promote small business flooring companies across the U.S., Canada, and the Bahamas. Obtained minor experience in marketing strategies, such as the use of facebook Pixels.

Independent Contractor

Jan.. 2011 - present

Graphic & Web Designer - Over the years I created a wide-range of designs, from simple logos to complex print pieces to gigantic, abstract 3D models. I continue to hone my skills in the craft and pursue many challenging projects to further my goals as a creative and as a human.

 Education 

Full Sail University

Bachelor's in Graphic Design

October 2016 - present

Palm Beach State College

Associates of Science in Graphic Design

2009 to 2013

Skills 

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Graphic Design

• Web Design

• CSS/CSS3

• HTML/HTML5

• Microsoft Office

• Windows/Mac OS

• Print Design

• Google

• Retargeting

• Logo Design

• And many more...