Richard Johnstin

Bellmawr, NJ ***** • 609-***-**** • aceago@r.postjobfree.com

A recent graduate of Kaplan University. Detail-oriented Information Technology major with

** ***** ** **********, ****hic design and technology experience. Strong leadership skills,

particularly in assignment delegation and maintenance of set deadlines. Skilled at operating

in a wide range of platforms. Excellent written and oral communication skills; capable of

explaining complex software issues in easy-to-understand terms..

SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio, Structured Query Language

(SQL),

Mac and Windows operating systems, Network diagrams, Omnigraffle, Gantt Charts, IT support

(configuring, installing and maintenance), Hardware and Software troubleshooting and

implementation, Virus removal, Adobe Creative Suite 6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,

Dreamweaver), Adobe Acrobat, Quark Xpress, HTML5, CSS3, exceptional attention to detail

and strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Video WallTronics – New Castle, DE Dec 2013-Present

Marketing Manager & IT Support

Work independently to create advertising, website development and marketing

concepts for the company’s new growth initiative.

Create and maintain the company’s social media presence.

Provide IT support for the company’s network to ensure it is up to date and

working properly.

Troubleshoot issues within the company’s network

Conduct systems analysis to search find potential upgrades or alternatives to

the existing software and hardware.

Manage projects for entertainment, university and corporate events. This

includes writing scopes of projects, pricing materials within a budget, issuing

quotes and assigning crews for the events.

Broad Street Media – Cherry Hill, NJ

Art Director July 2006 – Feb

2013

Worked independently and as a team to develop advertising and marketing concepts for

potential and existing clients

Provided artistic and managerial leadership

Supervised and managed graphic designers, photographers, editors, paginators and sales

representatives on given projects to assure deadlines are met.

Directed the efforts of the team on projects assigned to assure best use of time and resources

Conduct research, data compilation and analysis of clients and applied these findings to

projects.

Developed specifications for the sales department to quickly and effectively produce sales.

Approved final proofs and supervised press runs when necessary.

Archived reference material on completed and current projects.

Remained aware of changing design and art direction techniques and technology.

Produced award-winning advertisements for weekly publications and other assigned

projects.

Quality Concepts, Inc. - Moorestown, NJ

Assistant Art Director July 2004 – July

2006

Designed, directed, illustrated and developed promotional product samples.

Designed direct mail and marketing pieces for clients

Performed high resolution scanning and color correction of digital images and photographs

Prepared files for pre-press and printing by flight-checking, producing color proofs and

creating press-ready PDFs to output to the printer

Sent files via FTP, email and/or delivered approved files and proofs to the printer for final

printing.

Journal/Trend Newspaper – Voorhees, NJ

Graphic Designer Mar 2000 – July

2004

Produced ad campaign strategies for a variety of products and services

Designed thumbnails, roughs, and final comps for print advertising

Communicated corporate identity through design of logo and collateral material

Used a wide range of typography, color and art to appeal to specific audiences.

Produced direct mail, brochure, newspaper and magazine designs

Bell Atlantic Directory Graphics – Valley Forge, PA

Graphic Artist Oct 1997 – Mar

2000

Produced ad designs for a variety of business to business directories

Designed thumbnails, roughs, and final comps for print advertising

Communicated corporate identity through design of logo and collateral material

Used a wide range of typography, color and art to appeal to specific audiences.

Provided proofreading and troubleshooting to completed materials

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Kaplan University, Estimated Graduation Date June 2014

Associates of Arts in Visual Communications Mar 1997

The Art Institute of Philadelphia

AFFILIATIONS

IOTA SIGMA TAU Honor Society at Kaplan University

ALPHA EPSILON PI Fraternity Member

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