Art Director/Graphic Designer

This resum and an online portfolio are available in html at •••••.

Objective

I am currently seeking employment in the graphic design or advertising fields.I would prefer a position which would allow me to use my production experience in developing a concept from the initial sketch to the finished piece. I strive to create realistic and practical, yet beautiful solutions to design problems.

Skills

Computer literate in several applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Dreamweaver, Flash, Painter, Posterworks, CorelDRAW, InDesign; experienced in electrostatic, inkjet, silk screen, and offset printing processes; photographic printing, black and white and color; phototypositer; vinyl cad cutting and CNC routing; preparing and working with color separations; computer science knowledge including HTML, CSS, networking, minor programming, and general troubleshooting; diagnosis and repair of most solid state electronics, residential wiring repair and installation, and diagnosis and repair of small internal combustion engines.

Education

The Cleveland Institute of Art
••••• - •••••
University Circle, Cleveland
BAA in Graphic Design, Minor in photography.
A five year institution with a strong two year program in artistic foundation

Case Western Reserve University
••••• - •••••
University Circle, Cleveland
Focus on an engineering degree with courses in physics,
chemistry, computer sciences, and calculus

Youngstown State University
Fall Quarter •••••
Youngstown
Courses included many art history courses and some jazz music courses

Southeast Local High School
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Ravenna
Diploma earned in College Preparatory classes

Maplewood Career Center
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Ravenna
Completed coursework in electronics, wiring, and small engine repair

Experience

Digital Imaging Operator
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LSI Graphic Solutions Plus
North Canton
Monitoring and maintaining electrostatic and inkhet printers as well as
vinyl cutters; job included file coordination for printers, scanning, design,
color matching, and extensive film work. Programs and systems used:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Freehand, Posterworks, Flexisign Pro,
Pagemaker, InDesign, Sun SPARC stations, Display Maker Express systems,
3M and Xerox electrostatic systems, PC, Mac, System •••••, and UNIX
computer systems

Landscaper
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Sea World of Ohio
Aurora
Project Specialist
Supervising and implementing large scale projects and developments that
were too cumbersome or complicated for regular staff; included running of
heavy machinery, maintenance work, set installations, and exhibit design

Drivers Education Instructor
••••• - Present
Independent Contractor
Portage County Schools
Classroom instruction for young drivers getting their drivers licences

Computer Lab Assistant
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Cleveland Institute of Art
University Circle, Cleveland
General maintenance of the Graphic Design Lab, troubleshooting, and
supervising the lab during evening hours

Resident Assistant
••••• - •••••
Case Western Reserve University
University Circle, Cleveland
Monitoring student activities, educational and social activity planning
and organization

Museum Guide
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Cleveland Childrens Museum
University Circle, Cleveland

Memberships and Affiliations

AIGA
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Cleveland Chapter

Cub Scouts Pack •••••
••••• - Present
Cub Master

Masonic Brother
••••• - Present
Charity Lodge •••••

Soccer Coach
••••• - Present
Edinburg, Ohio

Eagle Scout
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Troop •••••, Deerfield, Ohio