Strategic
Graphic Designer + Digital Designer + Production Artist
About Me
Detailed, well-organized, solutions-oriented Graphic Designer offering extensive experience and proven expertise in digital design and print design. Exceptional time management skills and client relation skills, ability to work well both independently and collaboratively. Accustomed to performing in a fast, deadline driven environment with emphasis on efficiency, creativity, innovation, and quality control. Learns new technology quickly and is committed to continuous learning in all areas of technology and design.
Resume
Here is my work experience, education, & some skills I have.
Experience
Marsh McLennan Agency – Conshohocken, PA
Graphic Design Specialist
August 2014 - Present
Responsible for a variety of media including animated videos, websites, html emails, benefit guides, newsletters, postcards, PowerPoints and infographics used by our clients for their internal communications. These comms include employee benefits, health and wellness education, and open enrollment information. I also create a wide range of marketing collateral and internal communications for Marsh McLennan Agency.
Digital First Media - Corporate Office - Fairless Hills, PA
Digital Designer / Project Manager
March 2010 - June 2014
I designed, developed, and managed a wide variety of deliverables for Digital First Media’s 800+ multi-platform products which required extensive knowledge and on the fly learning of countless programs and platforms.
The Morning Call - Allentown, PA
Digital Designer / Production Artist
March 2005 - February 2010
Digital Designer - 3 years: Member of a team of in-house designers and developers which developed online products and provided online creative for a large news website.
Production Artist - 2 years: Designed, produced, and managed many of the print products and collateral associated with a major newspaper.
Technical Skills
Design Skills
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
BSBA - with a Specialization in Marketing
UCLA Extension
Course - Clear and Descriptive Writing
Selected Clients
Select Projects
Select Projects I've Worked On.
Website Images
Produced web images showcasing employees at work using Midjourney AI. Prepared and resized files into WebP, AVIF, and jpg formats to ensure optimal web performance.
Benefits Guide
Employee Benefits Guide- Print, Interactive PDF
Animated PowerPoint
Project Link
Animated Narrated, Animated PowerPoint - Preview Created in Premiere Pro
Guide and Poster
Employee Benefits Guide, Open Enrollment Poster
Benefits Guide
Employee Benefits Guide
Health and Wellness Website
designed, developed and update weekly with new copy and graphics
Flipbook
Flipbook Benefits Guide
Infographic
Benefits, Health and Wellness Internal Comms
After Effects Video
Project Link
Narrated wellness program video created with After Effects and Premiere Pro
Single Sheet
Client Internal Communication
Mike Turko is a great designer and, equally as important, great to work with. Mike worked for me for many years and I always found him not only extremely creative, but a calm and gentle presence in our midst. During our busy season, which had our team create sometimes hundreds of communications for our clients inside of eight weeks, he never lost his cool. He took direction with open curiosity, always met his deadlines with quality work, and placed a high priority on satisfying both his internal and external customers. A likable, kind, and positive guy, I highly recommend Mike for any job. He’s a gem!
Jill Sherer Murray
TEDx Speaker, Author, Marketer, Communicator
I previously worked with Mike at Marsh McLennan for several years in the Communications department. Mike showed exceptional versatility in his graphic design and technical skills. Whenever I needed help with a project or had to problem-solve a technical issue, Mike never hesitated to help and offer his expertise. Mike always kept a positive attitude and was just a joy to work with. I highly recommend Mike for graphic design work.
Amy Boulden
EB Regional Graphic Designer/Communications Lead
Mike is an energetic, talented and resourceful developer. Mike worked with my development team on a volunteer basis. Whenever he had free hours within his normal work day, he jumped in and helped our team with rolling out vendor widgets, integrating new ad code, taking on support requests for any of our CMS systems that support 270+ websites. Mike participated in our developer cross-training sessions and joined Sprint meetings along with the team. He learns fast and is a team-player. Mike's wit and positive outlook make him fun to work with. Mike was a valuable resource for my team and has a very bright future in software development.
Diane Exline
Senior Onboarding Specialist at SambaSafety
Mike is not only a fantastic designer, but he is also a true professional in his approach, his interactions with his peers and supervisors, and is of the highest moral character. Mike has the ability to provide a calming influence during the most stressful times, which is a key attribute for any organization. His creativity, his attention to details, and his work ethic set Mike apart from the crowd.
Jeff Kiely
Vice President of Sales Development at Alera Group
Mike is a terrific designer and team member. He is able to take enormous amount of information, organize it and get the job done. He is willing to jump in to learn new development techniques with enthusiasm. I enjoyed working closely with Mike.
Lisa Schachterle
Principal Consultant at Slalom