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Hello,
my name is Eric Anderson

About Me

I am a listener, speaker, artist and visual strategist. I have worked as a designer and illustrator since 2001 . My roles as a creative director in the exhibit industry, agency world and print and online publishing have given me a unique mix of skillsets. I approach each creative challenge at its core, listening and learning more about the brand story behind the ask, and understanding the audience that story is intended for. These creative solutions are crafted through experience and an award winning industry track record. 

Outside the world of design, I enjoy spending time with my family and four daughters, hiking, playing soccer or getting inky in my print studio, Paprika Press. Talk soon! 

Education

  • 2011

    Nova Southeastern University

    Masters in Education - focus on Technology Integration

  • 2004

    University of Connecticut

    Bachelors of Fine Arts / Concentration in Graphic Design. Art History Minor

Experience

Goulash Graphics & Paprika Press
2012 - Present
Owner / Creative Director
Goulash Graphics and Paprika Press  are a one stop shop for design, illustration, photography and printmaking. I work with a number of clients across a variety of mediums pushing the boundaries of print and design.   
Access TCA
2017 - 2026
Creative Director
- Creative Director and manager for inhouse design team
- Lead creative on key experiential and tradeshow accounts
- Creative strategy for key clients multi-million dollar event budgets
- Creative leadership for inhouse team and client agencies and stakeholders
- Presentation and RFP pitch creative lead
- External vendor and producation management and procurement
- Edge Award Best National Exhibit of the Year Winner
- Gold Award Exhibitor
- Silver Award Exhibitor
- Bronze Award Exhibitor
- Telly Award Silver Online Experiential
Thinksy
2015 - Nov. 2015
Marketing & Design Director
- Part of 5 founding members for EdTech startup
- Brand creator and ambassador
- Developed visual assets for mobile educational apps.
- Creates successful customer acquisition strategy
- Manage PR release creation / distribution
- Manages external vendors
Bioss
2012 - 2015
Marketing & Design Director
- Design Manager for BioTech startup
- Brand creator and ambassador
- Design director for print and web
- Tradeshow team coordinator and marketing manager
- Creates unique and successful international identity
Stanley Bostitch
2008 - Dec. 2008
Graphic Designer
- Brand ambassador for print and web
- In-house photographer
- Lead designer for in-house team of 3
Miranda Creative
2007 - 2008
Design Account Manager
- Design manager for more than 18 clients
- Miranda Creative's representive for Business Networking events
- Projects include print, web, and other forms of multimedia
Network World
2004 - 2007
Graphic Designer
- Print and web designer for weekly publication
- Manager of freelance artists
- Editorial Excellence in Design - 2005
- Best Features Design for print and web - 2006
William Benton Museum of Art
2001 - 2004
Graphic Designer
- Designs print-based marketing campaigns
- Creates designs for internal exhibits and collateral.

Contact

860 382 8266
eric@goulashgraphics.com
Goulash Graphics
https://www.goulashgraphics.com
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-a-30b33284
Download resume
eanderson_resume2026.pdf

Skills

Brand Strategy
Experiential Design
Creative Suite
Communication Skills
Team Management
CSS / HTML
Illustration
Photography
Beginner
Proficient
Expert
Master

Volunteer Work

Mission Moosup Community Group
Battery C 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery - 1st Sergeant
Band member for music ministry One Accord

Interests

Print-making
History
Soccer
Art History
Creating