Paul Rainwater, USA Citizen, Irving, Texas USA

Phone 214.223.6969, Skype ID: paulrainwater, email: rainmon@yahoo.com

Photo: www.google.com/profiles/paulrainwater

Graphic Design Samples: https://picasaweb.google.com/paulrainwater/GraphicDesign?feat=directlink

Multi-talented professional with over twenty years of combined experience in graphic design/production art, sales and property marketing.

Excellent presentation, negotiation, leadership, written and verbal communication skills. Software proficiency in PhotoShop, MS Office and web design software.

Key words: Graphic Design, Production Artist, InDesign, Photo Shop, Real Estate, Property, Sales, Advertising, Business Development, Marketing,

Account Service, Staffing, Recruiter, Printing Project Manager, e-Commerce, Dotcom, Financial.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of North Texas

Major-Fine Art Photography, Minor-Photojournalism

2008 - Present: www.BetterThanGucci.com, I am currently doing Freelance Graphic Design and Production Art for a Dallas based auto parts company.

2008-2010: Freelance Property Agent, Bangkok Thailand, specializing in the mid range Bangkok residential rental and condo market.

Responsible for generating new condo and apartment inventory, advertising, marketing and sales to property owners, apartment tenant and condo sales prospects.

As Web Content Manger, I am responsible for all website design, copywriting and photography. I am also a freelance Photoshop Artist.

2003 to 2007: e-Commerce Consultant, Self Employed 

I operated a full time eBay business for 3 years, responsible for auction ad production, photography, graphic design, copy writing and research. I have over 1800

positive feedback posts, a 99.7 positive rating, and quickly achieved Power Seller status (eBay ID: rainmon55).

1999 to 2002: PALADIN STAFFING, Irving, TX, Senior Business Development Manager

(Paladin is a staffing agency specializing in Marketing/Advertising/Creative professionals)

Played a key role in the Dallas office start up as a major contributor to the opening year revenues exceeding 7 figures, I also recruited candidates and worked on the

initial new business development launch.

Developed major accounts including:  JC Penney, Verizon, Radio Shack, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Insurance, Blockbuster Entertainment, Ernst & Young, Annuity

Board of the Southern Baptists Convention, LTV Vought, Italia Advertising, Jenkins & Gilchrist law firm, Pro-Line International (division of Alberto Culver) and The

Associates (now merged with CitiBank).

Titles recruited and placed include: Creative Directors, Art Directors, Web and Production Artists, Writers, Editors, Proofreaders, Account Supervisors and Executives,

Marketing Directors, Public Relations Specialists, Media Buyers/Planners.

• Responsible for generating 70% of the Dallas office revenues

• Exceeded revenue goals every quarter

• Developed and built PowerPoint client presentations of available talent

• Developed new business strategy utilizing direct mail, event concepts and networking

• Researched, identified and analyzed potential new clients/revenue

• Negotiated client contracts, bill rates and candidate salaries

1987-1999: RAINWATER & ASSOCIATES, Irving, TX. Manager and Owner

Started and managed a printing brokerage and design shop specializing in high tech and general business to business accounts. Developed a loyal customer base

by producing quality work on time and within budget. Handled all sales, account service, traffic, and vendor relations. Developed broker dealer relationships with

printers and other related creative vendors. Stayed competitive and highly profitable by vendor selection, analyzing each vendor's capabilities and limitations,

purchasing paper stock and pre/post press services individually. Handled budget financial analysis, projections, scheduling and estimates on all projects up to

six figures (that I personally financed).

• Sold and serviced major accounts: AC Nielsen, IBM, Arthur Anderson and Synectics Medical/Medtronics

• Handled all creative direction, producing collateral projects from concept to completion

RAINWATER BOOKBINDERY (started/ran this business in conjunction with my print design operation from 93 to 95):

• Started a spiral bookbinding business to expedite Rainwater & Associates’ projects
• Purchased equipment, hired, trained and managed several full and part time employees
• Developed a direct mail and marketing campaign selling to the trade
• Sold this business after two years, doubling my investment

1982-1987: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, Dallas, TX., Print Buyer/Coordinator/Production Artist

• Developed print buying skills purchasing over six figures of printing per year

• Managed/Designed a variety of collateral and trade show display graphics projects