MATTHEW R. GNUTEK

*** ******* **., **** *

South Elgin, IL 60177

630-***-****

ablfqp@r.postjobfree.com

ONLINE PORTFOLIOS:

www.mgnutek.com

www.coroflot.com/gnumat

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a full-time graphic design position where I can significantly

contribute to the creative department of the company.

EXPERIENCE:

PROMOWORKS, L.L.C. / LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

October 2005 - July 2010

. Worked on internal marketing materials such as, brochures, websites,

email ads, sell sheets, to

assist the sales force to sell the companies products and services

. Worked on projects for a variety of high-profile clients

. Point of Purchase, brand identity, web design, and print advertising

. Art directed multiple photo shoots

. Worked on print production art and attended multiple press-checks

. Attended numerous leadership seminars

. Often times worked on multiple projects at one time

LEVERAGEPOINT MEDIA / GRAPHIC DESIGNER

March 1999 - October 2005

. Responsible for Point of Purchase and in-store advertising materials

. Brochures and advertising for major pharmaceutical companies

. Attended and directed multiple photo shoots

. Helped with the pre-press department when needed

. Attended multiple press-checks

CASSATA AND ASSOCIATES / GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN.

May 1996 - December 1998

. Responsible for creating packaging for major confectionary companies

. Packaging and brochure mock-ups for presentation and photo shoot use

. Attended numerous photo shoots

. Attended numerous press-checks

EDUCATION:

. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATE DEGREE

January 2003 - October 2003

Illinois Institute of Art / Schaumburg, IL

. VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS / B.F.A.

August 1994 - December 1998

Northern Illinois University / Dekalb, IL

SKILLS:

COMPUTER PROGRAMS:

. Adobe Illustrator

. Abobe Photoshop

. Adobe InDesign

. Adobe Dreamweaver

. Adobe Flash

. Adobe Acrobat

. Final Cut Pro

. Microsoft Office

CREATIVE BACKGROUND:

. Brand Identity

. Point of Purchase

. Packaging

. Web Design

. Print Advertising

. Animation

AWARDS / ACTIVITIES:

. INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS EXCELLENCE IN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARD

Category, outstanding overall concept and design

. MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR DESIGN

. DEAN'S LIST

Northern Illinois University / Dekalb, IL

. CAROL PANKAU, STATE REPRESENTATIVE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Northern Illinois University / Dekalb, IL

HIGHLIGHTS:

. Over 10 years graphic design and website design experience

. Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

. Works well with others in a team setting

. High energy multi-tasker

. Strong computer knowledge

. Strong attention to detail

References available upon request

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