Sales Training

Wes Gentemann *** Cheryl Ann Dr.

Wentzville, MO *3385

Cell 573-***-****

EMAIL: *******@*******.***

Objective

To obtain a position where my skills can be enhanced while being applied.

Technical Skills/Qualifications

Proficient with MAC and PC platform

Programs include: Adobe; Photoshop, Flash, InDesign Illustrator, Quark Express,

Office 2008, Final Cut Pro, Keynote, PowerPoint, IDVD and more.

Strong attention to detail

Organized and efficient in a team environment

Enthusiastic and willing to learn

Fine Art, drawing and photography skills

Business Experience

2001 East Terra Ln., O’Fallon, MO 63366

True Manufacturing

2003 present

Graphic Artist

True Mfg. is a global manufacturer of refrigerated coolers and freezers. As a designer at True, I have taken on the

responsibility of maintaining multiple catalogs with over 850 coolers & specifications, designing new brochures,

spec sheets and many other layouts along with convention banners and backlit displays. I work with an in-house

photographer or take photographs for all projects. Much of the literature is taken to final completion as I print, bind,

and trim booklets and literature in-house. As one of the main presentation designers; PowerPoint, Keynote, Flash,

and Final Cut Pro are used to create presentations for various salesmen and the owner.

Other Key Features:

Complete multiple jobs with tight deadlines

Work in a fast paced environment with a team of designers

Collaborate with salesmen to create marketing tools

Gather quotes from printers, send packaged layouts and approve proofs for final marketing materials

Maintain organized files for all team members to reference

Take care of much of the departments troubleshooting for printers, programs and computers

Work with translators to maintain Spanish, French and German catalogs

Manage documents to correspond with databased information and photos

St. Charles Door Deals

2010

Owner

St. Charles Door Deals is an advertising business that designs, prints and delivers a high quality multi ad door hanger

for local business in the O’Fallon area. As the owner of the first franchise of Door Deals LLC., I was in charge of

making contacts and negotiations with all potential clients, creating all ads for businesses after collecting all graphics

information and files, delivering the final hanger to print and managing the distribution of the door hanger. The job

demanded a persistent attitude, good people skills and strong organization. It also shows a strong creative side in

designing multiple ads per door hanger. Samples of all door hangers are available.

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JWes Gentemann

ohn Q. Executive

31 St. Dominic Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63366

St. Dominic

Fall/Winter 2006

Graphic Artist

Created all literature associated with St. Dominic Capital Campaign/fund raiser. Worked with Campaign committee

and faculty to present ideas and receive final approval. This included designing a logo, letterhead, envelopes, and

Campaign brochure. Also designed a campaign web site for donation and informational purposes.

1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65216

Columbia College

Fall/Winter 2002

Graphic Artist

Designed all poster, post cards, calendars and other graphics associated with the publicity of the Larson Gallery at

Columbia College, promoted each artist to be shown in the gallery and wrote press releases for the local papers after

forming relations.

315 Stag Industrial Dr., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63368

BFM Graphics, St. Louis, MO

Summer 2002 (Internship)

Graphic Artist

Designed from scratch: forms, brochures, line cards and layouts through directions from one of seven sales

Representatives. Each project included a creative design touch.

1059 Hackmann Rd., O’Fallon, MO 63366

Bob and Paul’s Nursery

1997-2003

Landscape Supervisor

Developed landscape layouts. Handled customer questions and services at the nursery. Supervised crews of 3 to 4

men, and solved customer problems concerning landscapes. Fieldwork involved constructing landscapes, bidding

jobs, trimming, applying chemicals and nurturing trees and shrubs.

Education

Columbia College

Bachelor of Science in Art with an emphasis in Graphic design/ minor in Business. MGPA:3.7/4.0

1998-2002

Other Facts

InDesign CS4 interactive training at MacWorld 2010

Final Cut Pro Training at MacWorld 2010

Flash Training through UMSL 2006

Dean’s list 1999-’02

Art club member and vice president-organized meetings and activities along with fund raisers and

Publicity events 1999-’02

Hurst John Award (presented to an artistically/academically talented upper division student) 2002

Participated and contributed to the SIFE Organization (Students in free enterprise) 2002

Leigh Green Trenham Scholarship (presented to an outstanding painting student) 2001

Leadership Award (Columbia College) 1999-’00

References and Portfolio available upon request

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