TODD GAIL
7711 Fountaingrove Lane * Spring, TX  77379
281-883-7743 * todd.dg@gmail.com 


QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly creative and multitalented Graphic Designer / Web Designer with extensive 
experience in fine arts design, layout editing, and concept design/development. 
Offering excellent presentation, compilation, editing and design skills; strong 
research acumen and materials review and assessment. Skilled at organizing and 
developing successful products and coordinating all graphical and web design 
changes. Accomplished communicator; known for a contagious passion for 
excellence, a talent for resourceful business solutions and a dedication far 
beyond conventional expectations. Additional experience in freelance cartooning 
and logo design for clothing.

GRAPHIC DESIGN
* Edit/Design Layouts
* Web-Based Tools
* Web & Email Graphics
* Design Presentations
* Newsletters, Marketing Materials
* Logo / Icon Design

WEB DESIGN
* Concept Development
* Site Maintenance
* Video Editing / Promotions
* Audio Recording
* Music Composition
* Usability Test Design


TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY 
Platforms: Macintosh OS, Windows OSApplications:PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, HTML, 
DHTML, CSS, Illustrator, ImageReady, JavaScript,  Homesite, Sharepoint, 
Microsoft Visual Source Safe, PHP, Quark XPress, Websphere, WML, XHTML, XML, 
Flash

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Todd Gail, Houston, Texas, 2001, 2009 to Present
Designer
Deliver expertise to client base in web and graphic design, including concept 
development, site maintenance, and logo design. Create and design business 
cards. Clients include: Lavande Texas, Point of View Cards, Massage Concepts 
Austin, Phoenix Commotion, Fudge Recording Studio. Earlier engagements with K-
Covers, Physician’s Resources, Inc and GDC Realty. 
Key Achievements:
* Collaborated with designers to ensure accurate layouts; and adherence to style 
rules. 
* Researched concepts; gathered, and sorted source and background materials; 
consulted with various personnel to clarify details of source materials; provide 
statistical analysis of data.
* Facilitated the graphic design development for collectible N scale model 
trains produced by Micro-Trains Line Co. and InterMountain Railway Co.


Hewlett Packard, Houston, Texas 2006-2008
Web Developer
Coordinated all aspects of content design/layout, CSS template utilization, 
Flash integration, and project management. Seamlessly redesigned upper level 
content pages, illustrations, and video. Managed and conducted troubleshooting 
of web pages for HP's ISS (Industry Standard Servers) division. Enabled product 
launches in compliance to design and usability standards, utilizing HTML and CSS 
with Dreamweaver, Homesite, and Photoshop. Trained, mentored, and guided 
developers.
Key Achievements:
* Updated ASP-based Intranet site pages that delivered product information for sales and management.
* Built reputation as problem solver and ‘go to’ resource due to excellence in 
web development/design, resource optimization, and cost mitigation.
* Recognized by company with many accolades for excellence in web development 
and design.


Academy Sports & Outdoors, Katy, Texas 2001-2006
IT Graphic Design Specialist
Served as primary architect, orchestrating and deploying a web site 
redevelopment project from inception to closeout. Verified and determined 
necessary resources, timelines, information, and overall content flow. 
Constructed pages and designed all graphics. Used HTML, CSS and PHP to design 
templates.
Key Achievements:
* Spearheaded the complete lifecycle of graphics for numerous web-based 
applications including: Gift Card Ordering, Online Credit Card Application, and 
the Sign Order Database site.
* Facilitated and executed the companies Intranet site - “The Spot”.
* Helmed the overall design, look, and feel of an in-store job application kiosk 
system.
* Recipient of numerous accolades for excellence in projects by Director.


Isync Internet Services, Houston, Texas 2000-2001
Developer- New Media
Worked closely with peers to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently 
meet deadlines and requirements. Designed, created and maintained web sites for 
a growing client base. Engaged and consulted with project managers on browser 
functionality and compatibility issues.
Key Achievements:
* Demonstrated superior communication and articulation skills and innate ability 
to interact productively in a fast paced environment with tact and 
professionalism.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

BFA, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Graphic Design; Minor: English, 1997
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Huntsville, TX