About Me

Shawn’s graphic design career began in 1999 during his stint in high school creating logos and websites for local bands. He became a staple in art & photography classes and even found himself contributing to the development of a dark room for the school.

After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a BA in Graphic/Information Design, Shawn found himself at the corporate marketing department of Stanley Tools in 2002. At Stanley, Shawn worked closely with marketing heads, division/sales managers, contracted printers, photographers, and other design companies. He moved from an entry-level designer to a senior level design position over his 6-year tenure with the company.

To date, Shawn has worked for numerous advertising & marketing firms art directing print projects and developing websites for non-profits, law firms, contractors, restaurants and other businesses large and small. Shawn brings forth a vast background in branding, print, web design and photography.

In Shawn’s personal life he can be found on weekends camping, kayaking, hiking and biking all over New England. He loves nature photography, creating art and craft beers… CHEERS!

Education

Bachelors Degree Graphic / Information Design
Central Connecticut State University
(1999 – 2002)

Skills

  • Creative Design
  • Website Creation / Management 
  • Hosting / Cpanel Configuration
  • Online Marketing
  • Social Media Management 
  • Photography
  • Video Editing

Accomplishments

  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Stanley Tools Management Award

WORK EXPERIENCE

November 2021

Kent Falls Brewing Company

MARKETING ASSISTANT & PHOTOGRAPHER

  • Manage and create website content, event materials, newsletter campaigns
  • Manage social media accounts with content creation and execution
  • Photograph products, property and events

April 2021 to October 2021

Stifel Marcin

SENIOR ART MANAGER

  • Lead creative for digital and print projects
  • Oversee creative on website development
  • Aid team members with web and print graphics

Jan 2018 – Present

DK Advertising

Graphic & Web Designer

  • Executed designs for custom (CMS) websites

  • Designed logos and print materials for clients
  • Project managed website development and newsletter campaigns
  • Provided website support and training for clients

October 2016 to January 2018

NLR, Inc.

Marketing Coordinator, Graphic & Web Designer

  • Coordinate marketing materials for the vice president and sales team
  • Created brand awareness and researched opportunities for the company
  • Project managed website development and newsletter campaigns
  • Designed advertising material and print collateral
  • Managed social media accounts with content creation and execution
  • Photographed products and recycling center facility

July 2015 – October 2016

CT Web Factory

Graphic & Web Designer

  • Created project plan with timelines for clients
  • Executed designs for custom (CMS) websites
  • Designed logos and print materials for clients
  • Photographed client products and locations
  • Provided website support and training for clients

December 2009 – July 2015

Triadicon, Inc.

Art Director / Web Designer

  • Designed catalogs and print materials for clients
  • Project managed website development and newsletter campaigns
  • Photographed client products and locations

December 2002 – December 2008

Stanley Tools

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Designed advertising materials and print collateral for marketing and sales
  • Provided art direction for print projects and photos shoots
  • Executed tasks and projects to meet all internal and external deadlines
  • Coordinated and negotiated with third party vendors for print materials

Work with me!

I am always up for a creative challenge and love helping clients achieve their goals in either digital or print mediums.

Shawn McLaughlin
5 Glenbrook Dr., West Simsbury CT, 06092

Phone: 860.301.2815
E-Mail: krylon.ghost@yahoo.com