Tay Sands

Dante Sanders

Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit my website/portfolio. I have over 13 years of advanced experience creating a vast and diverse number of projects for print, digital, and web using professional website and graphic design programs. I am a people person who♥'s Designing. So feel free to contact me anytime seven days a week for questions or for hire. Call, email or text... I am always around.

A graduate of Specs Howard School of Media Arts receiving honors for Graphic Design and extensive marketing and promotion knowledge. I am a business minded leader, a thinker, and moderate yet improving chess player with good communication skills and a dedicated passion for design.

What I Do

Graphic Design

High level of experience creating logos, flyers, illustrations, brochures, banners and custom designs for print, digital and web. Advanced using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Website Development

Front-End Developer with back-end server knowledge. Capable of reading and writing HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and Javascript. Also able to develop on WordPress, Joomla, OpenCart and various other web based platforms (i.e. Shopify).

Branding & Marketing

Years of related industry has provided opportunities for an abundance of Branding & Marketing experience. Capable of creating branding guides, as well as adapting to, or introducing creative strategies.

Networking & Promotion

Professional event planner prior to becoming a full time designer. Though promotion is typically not a service directly provided. Having the history and experience is helpful when creating designs for others.

Hobbies

Testimonials

Resume

13 Years of Experience

Summary of Qualifications

A knowledgeable designer with excellent communication skills, a background in marketing and advanced experience in web, digital and print. Creative but detail oriented and capable of working with a group or independently.

Education

Specs Howard
Specs Howard School of Media Arts

Graphic Design

Studied a variety of subjects while attending Specs Howard School of Media Arts. All of which where directly related to graphic or website design. Some of my favorite topics covered where the history of typography, graphic design and computers. I also enjoyed learning about color theory, grid theory, and hierarchy.

Grand Circus
Detroit Campus

Front-End Web Coding

Front-End Developer course that provides the necessary skills to create websites using three core languages: HTML5, CSS3 with an emphasis on the dynamic JavaScript (JS) programming language. HTML5 and CSS3 curriculum covers website structure and layout, including mobile-friendly functionality. While JavaScript training covers behavioral and interactive based web components.

Experience

Website Development
2017-Present

Page Renter

Development of WordPress, HTML and CSS template based websites for clients with minimum javascript configurations duties

Graphic Designer
2019-2020

SaveOn.com

Designing coupon ads with a production team and communicating with sales representatives about issues, questions, or edits regarding customer art files

Campaign Creator
2018-2019

Sendwell Incorporated

Creation of HTML advertising content for use in Email Marketing Campaigns. Insertion of creative ad materials into the custom Sendwell Email Platform. In addition to Basic Tracking and Analysis of campaign performance

Design & Web Hosting
2015-2018

District Of Designs

Public relations, producing custom designs for print, web and digital platforms. In addition to file management for hosting on cloud base servers

Company Branding
2011-2013

Hungry Heroz

Food truck company branding, responsible for conception of the name, logo, signage, website, social media accounts, and marketing materials

Promotions & Marketing
2003-2011

The Ambiance Group

Creating event concepts, while establishing relationships with venues as well as developing and distributing promotional flyers

Advertising & Sales
2002-2009

Cosa Nostra Entertainment

Assisted in advertisement, working with graphic designers (prior to becoming one), contacting vendor personnel and facilitation help with product distribution

Achievements

Certificate Of Distinction
Specs Howard School of Media Arts

Three Time Award Winner

Recipient of three Certificate of Distinction awards for academic excellence

T-Shirt Design Contest
Wolverine Harley Davidson Clinton Township, MI

Wolverine Harley Davidson

Winning design for Wolverine Harley Davidson t-shirt contest. The concept was placed on the back of T-Shirts and sold in store at there location

Charity Fundraiser
Commitment For A Cure Gala

American Diabetes Association

Commissioned by the American Diabetes Association to produce there 2013 Commitment for a Cure Gala design. A charity fundraiser hosted at the MGM Grand Detroit

Poster Design Contest
Michigan State Fair

Michigan State Fair 2nd Place

Out of over 100 submissions the Urban Agriculture design created was selected as the 2nd place winner in the contest.

Election Campaign
Wanda Evans For 3rd Circuit Court Judge

Judge Wanda Evans

Creative talent for Michigan 3rd Circuit Court Judge Wanda Evans 2016 winning election campaign

M.E.D.I.A Logo Design
Minority Empowerment Development Instruction and Advancement

Specs Howard School of Media Arts

Logo contest presented by Specs Howard School of Media Arts. The design was selected and used to represent a new organization

Donation Of Service
The Gibson-Griggs Fund

The Gibson-Griggs Fund

Contributor of service to the Gibson-Griggs Fund. A 501c3 Organization that supports, encourages and assists young people with educational programs, travel opportunities, scholarships and mentoring

Portfolio

My Works
AWeb

AWeb

Website
Wolverine Harley Davidson

Wolverine Harley Davidson

Advertisement, Vector
Judge Wanda Evans

Judge Wanda Evans

Branding, Business Card, Logo, Website
Commitment For A Cure Gala

Commitment For A Cure Gala

Advertisement, Nightlife
Michigan State Fair Poster

Michigan State Fair Poster

Advertisement, Vector
Mason & Coco Flyer

Mason & Coco Flyer

Advertisement
Odyssey Entertainment Cruises Calendar

Odyssey Entertainment Cruises Calendar

Advertisement, Brochure
Pointstar Logo

Pointstar Logo

Logo, Vector
Pam Sanders Flyer

Pam Sanders Flyer

Advertisement
Blueprint Design

Blueprint Design

Vector
Shade Umbrella Logo

Shade Umbrella Logo

Logo, Vector
Joe Stevens Graduation

Joe Stevens Graduation

Advertisement
Supreme Clientele

Supreme Clientele

Nightlife
Skinny’s Live Food

Skinny’s Live Food

Advertisement
Willow Crew Disc Golf

Willow Crew Disc Golf

Logo, Vector
Kennedy Sky’s Kloset

Kennedy Sky’s Kloset

Advertisement
U of M Mock-Up

U of M Mock-Up

Website
Gibson-Griggs Fund

Gibson-Griggs Fund

Advertisement, Branding, Website
Dany Page

Dany Page

Advertisement, Branding, Music, Website
Vegas Unlocked Calendar

Vegas Unlocked Calendar

Website
Black Out Glow

Black Out Glow

Nightlife
Kiddie Disco

Kiddie Disco

Advertisement
Big Three Auto

Big Three Auto

Advertisement
MarandaWard.com

MarandaWard.com

Website
Coupon Design

Coupon Design

Advertisement, Logo, Website
PageRenter.com

PageRenter.com

Branding, Logo, Vector, Website
Penmen llc Website

Penmen llc Website

Website
Life Size Selfie Board

Life Size Selfie Board

Advertisement, Vector
Easter Jazz Spectacular

Easter Jazz Spectacular

Advertisement, Music
Boxing Event

Boxing Event

Advertisement
GLLG Bi-fold Brochure

GLLG Bi-fold Brochure

Advertisement, Brochure, Logo
Mariachi Event

Mariachi Event

Advertisement, Music, Vector
Dallas Prayer Summit

Dallas Prayer Summit

Advertisement
UPRN Talk Radio Ad

UPRN Talk Radio Ad

Advertisement
Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Nightlife
Men’s Conference Design

Men’s Conference Design

Advertisement
2013 Grad Invite

2013 Grad Invite

Advertisement
ACDH Poster

ACDH Poster

Advertisement
Natural Uniforms Postcard

Natural Uniforms Postcard

Advertisement
EV2 Training Advertisement

EV2 Training Advertisement

Advertisement
Tayler Made Logo

Tayler Made Logo

Logo
A House of Prayer Book Cover

A House of Prayer Book Cover

Advertisement
Holiday Heat

Holiday Heat

Nightlife
Southfield Rehabilitation Center

Southfield Rehabilitation Center

Advertisement
From Heaven’s Joy Flyer

From Heaven’s Joy Flyer

Advertisement
Community Home Health Care

Community Home Health Care

Advertisement, Branding, Website
Armando’s Comedy Club

Armando’s Comedy Club

Advertisement, Nightlife
Wild Wednesday

Wild Wednesday

Advertisement, Nightlife
Regal Rebel Illustration

Regal Rebel Illustration

Logo, Vector
Dr. Griggs Rack Card & Website

Dr. Griggs Rack Card & Website

Advertisement, Website
The Horn Bar & Grill

The Horn Bar & Grill

Advertisement, Nightlife
Silent Revolution

Silent Revolution

Nightlife
Super Saturdays

Super Saturdays

Nightlife
Jazz Spectacular

Jazz Spectacular

Advertisement, Music
Experience The Legends

Experience The Legends

Music, Nightlife
Tucker House Of Art

Tucker House Of Art

Logo
Save The Date

Save The Date

Advertisement
Inside Outside Day Party

Inside Outside Day Party

Advertisement, Nightlife
Best Of The Breast

Best Of The Breast

Nightlife
Tacos Turntables Tequila

Tacos Turntables Tequila

Logo
16’s In The Clip Mixtape

16’s In The Clip Mixtape

Music
Virtual Support Services Logo

Virtual Support Services Logo

Logo, Vector
Vegas Unlocked Logo

Vegas Unlocked Logo

Logo
White Owl Entertainment Logo

White Owl Entertainment Logo

Logo
Las Placitas Restaurant

Las Placitas Restaurant

Advertisement, Branding, Brochure, Business Card, Website
Stepping Out

Stepping Out

Nightlife
Open House

Open House

Advertisement
Hump Day Happy Hour

Hump Day Happy Hour

Advertisement, Nightlife
Dior Sovoa Logo

Dior Sovoa Logo

Logo
NemoTec Card & Logo

NemoTec Card & Logo

Business Card, Logo
Signature Cuts Business Card

Signature Cuts Business Card

Business Card
Kingdom Ready Book Cover

Kingdom Ready Book Cover

Advertisement
Johannas Night Club

Johannas Night Club

Nightlife
K.E.P Transportation

K.E.P Transportation

Advertisement, Business Card, Website
Cyber Mobile Deals

Cyber Mobile Deals

Advertisement
Fifty 50 Lounge Halloween

Fifty 50 Lounge Halloween

Nightlife
ND Jets Youth Football

ND Jets Youth Football

Advertisement
Kuzzo’s Business Card

Kuzzo’s Business Card

Business Card
The Gallery Business Card

The Gallery Business Card

Business Card
Fanatiks Beauty Bar Logo

Fanatiks Beauty Bar Logo

Logo
Lundy Car Broker

Lundy Car Broker

Logo
My Lovely Lashes Logo

My Lovely Lashes Logo

Logo, Vector
RSafe Logo

RSafe Logo

Logo
Pink Print Logo

Pink Print Logo

Logo
Fort Street Bar & Grill Logo

Fort Street Bar & Grill Logo

Logo
Simple Living Logo

Simple Living Logo

Logo
Not Just Jess Logo Design

Not Just Jess Logo Design

Logo, Vector
American Tub & Tile Refinishing

American Tub & Tile Refinishing

Branding, Brochure, Business Card, Logo, Website
Hungry Heroz

Hungry Heroz

Branding
Holistic Remedies

Holistic Remedies

Advertisement, Branding, Brochure, Logo
Weed Fact Logo

Weed Fact Logo

Logo
Cornerstone Logo

Cornerstone Logo

Logo

Contact

Get in Touch

248-767-3996

Detroit, MI

Available 7 Days A Week

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