Cedric E. Lyons

About Cedric E. Lyons

Innovative Creative Director and Graphic Design Specialist with over 30 years of expertise in visual storytelling and brand strategy. SummaryA native of Dallas, Texas, and a graduate of Duncanville High School, I graduated in the top 10% of my class in 1989. I earned an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Visual Communications from The Art Institute of Dallas in 1991. Since earning my degree, I have accumulated over 30 years of experience as a Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Marketing Coordinator, and B2B Sales Consultant, providing imaginative and innovative solutions. My career includes over 15 years as a Publisher, Editor, Staff, and Guest Writer for various newsletters, newspapers, and magazines. My customer service experience spans multiple roles, including serving as a Team Lead and Trainer. My professional journey includes establishing my freelance design organization, World Production & Design, rebranded as The Lyons Group, offering creative solutions to a range of businesses. In 2011, I secured a government micro-marketing contract for the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Defense. In addition, I launched 411 Sports, the nation’s only African-American-owned sports and entertainment newspaper at the time, and later created 411 Radio Network, offering 24-hour programming across Old School R&B/Hip-Hop, Gospel, and Jazz genres.Skills- Graphic Design & Marketing: Over 30 years of expertise in branding, advertising, and creative solutions, including developing campaigns for high-profile clients such as Radio Shack, LaQuinta Inn, and Pier 1 Imports- Technical Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (Media Encoder, Premiere Pro, Auditions, Adobe XD, Dreamweaver), Microsoft 365, Salesforce- Customer Service: Extensive background as a representative and trainer, ensuring quality client interactions- Communication & Leadership: Publisher, editor, and writer for newsletters and magazines; experience leading teams and teaching design courses- Project Management: Establishing workflows, managing projects, and collaborating with high-profile clients.

Experience

1. Software Loader

   Presto Automation Corp

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Load payment software for tablets of Chili’s, Applebees, and Red Lobster, through Presto also receiving tablets and checking the status of the tablets.

Education

• The Art Institutes

  Associate's degree, Design and Visual Communications, General