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Resume

Experience
The Word Baron 1999 – Present
Farmington Hills, MI

Senior Graphic Designer 1/2004 – Present
Graphic Designer 8/1999 – 1/2004

Profile – Extensive experience in print production and web design. Accustomed to working on tight deadlines and budgets. Technical competence in computer support and troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of browser and technology standards/limitations and pre-press/color separation techniques. Effective interpersonal and team building skills. Superior written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

Supervisory

Supervised many graphic designers and interns
Interviewed and trained new employees to increase quality consistency
Developed company programs, policies and procedures
Implemented job and time tracking system to organize workflow

Account/Project Management

Developed advertising and marketing collateral for clients in retail, restaurant, professional services and high-tech industries
Developed and managed Creative Services Department
Created client proposals
Presided over presentations and meetings

Production

Coordinated projects with printers, writers and photographers to ensure design projects were delivered on time and within budget
Reduced printing costs by specifically designing/configuring jobs to run efficiently on press
Successfully performed press checks on consistent basis
Managed all in-house materials and photography
Developed specialized database program with Microsoft Access to produce team PSE Service (Chrysler) Equipment website
Expertise in copywriting; particularly ads, direct mail, newsletters and marketing
Directed photo shoots and illustrations
Ensured compliance with corporate identity standards

Technical

Managed computer network by troubleshooting and recommending upgrades
Trained creative staff on programs

Software

Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Corel Draw
Print Production: Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Acrobat CS4, Quark Xpress
Web Design: Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe Flash CS4, Adobe Fireworks CS4

Equipment/Computer Skills

Photography: Digital Photography (Nikon CoolPix 900 and Kodak DX7590), 35 mm, lighting and set design, B&W Printing Process
Internet: FTP, Quick Time Movie files, GIF Animations
Computer: Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access, Publisher)

Clients

VW, Audi, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Kia, Harley-Davidson, Rotunda (Division of Ford), teamPSE (Division of DiamlerChrysler), American Sunroofs, Infalfa, Argent International, Snap-on Corporation, Allor Manufacturing, Challenger Lifts, Shure Manufacturing, Mopar, Stanley Storage, KML Computer Services, Cul-Mac Industries, Service Pro, Italian Epicure, Novi Pizza Company, BG Solutions, Cul-Mac, Quick Lane, Car-O-Liner, Remax Team 2000, Real Estate One, Turn Key Properties, The Hooch Bar and Grill, Trident National Corporation, The Shannon Team

Awards

2006 American Graphic Design Award (for 2006 Ford Motor Company Rotunda General Service Equipment NADA Promotion)
2007 American Graphic Design Award (for 2007 Ford Motor Company Rotunda General Service Equipment Catalog)

Education

Washtenaw Community College 99-01
Oakland Community College 01-02
Currently continuing education in Web Design and Video Game Development