Daniel Copeland

1497 N. Matthews Rd. | Greenwood, IN 46143

937.830.7530 | dan.copeland.graphics@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/CopelandDan

Graphic ArtistProfessional Experience

Leidos/SAIC,ProposalDevelopmentCenter,Reston,VA

SAIC,ReconnaissanceandSurveillanceOperation,Dayton,OH

2011Present
20082011

Proposal Graphic Artist

Hired into the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Operation following a successful internship and later
moved to the Proposal Development Center charged with helping proposal teams communicate complex
concepts through the creation of compelling graphics that convey key content and messaging for
multimillion-dollar proposals.
Collaborate with managers, coordinators, and production staff in the management of content to ensure
consistent and compliant, proposals and presentations.
Design and format templates, information graphics, proposal covers, display booths, posters, and more.
Select clean layouts, drawings, tables, illustrations, and charts to strengthen and clarify proposal text and
reflect a unified win strategy. Balances multiple tasks to ensure timely completion of graphics from
different proposals through multiple review cycles.
Designed promotional materials, including military logos, plaques, deployment coins, and patches,
including the Air Force Research Laboratory Signature Center Patch.
Following the rebranding of SAIC to Leidos, represented the new brand to employees and maintained a
consistent company message throughout the transition.
Selected to create informational posters for a CEO facilities tour in Dayton detailing the operation's
relevance and importance to the company as a whole.
Assisted in delivering final packages to the customer.

SAIC,ReconnaissanceandSurveillanceOperation,Dayton,OH

2008

Intern
Supported the Business unit graphic designer in the development of proposals and presentations in
collaboration with the proposal team. Created information graphics and promotional materials.
Polished customer presentations to accurately present the companys mission and vision.
Assisted with general office duties as needed
Education and Certifications
BA in Graphic Design with Minor in Studio Art and Bible, 2008
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
NAC, 2008
Key Strengths

Technology Expertise

Graphic Design
Typography and Page Layout
Photo Manipulation
Storyboards
Corporate Branding
Design Solutions
Customer Satisfaction
Proposals
Promotional Materials
Logos

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Macintosh and PC

Awards and Activities

Recipient of two SAIC RSO Above and Beyond Awards in recognition for the Air Force Research
Laboratory (AFRL) Signature Center patch design, and for informational poster design and production
for a high visibility CEO visit
International travel to Mexico and Ecuador
Assist with childrens activities at Grace Bible Church
Enjoy photography