Design Technician

DENISE DICKSON (Knudsvig)

*** **** ******* *****; Ontario, CA 91762 • E-mail: *********@*********.*** • Cell: 608-***-****

ABILITIES

• Excellent combination of design and organizational skills.

• Software: CS3 InDesign, QuarkxPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, PageMaker, Dreamweaver,

Fireworks, Microsoft Word and Excel. Mac OSX and Windows XP systems.

• Knowledge of Spanish, Polish and French languages to translate and convert publications on websites.

• Detailed oriented, flexible and enjoy meeting deadlines.

EXPERIENCE

WORLD COUNCIL OF CREDIT UNIONS

Graphic Designer & Desktop Publishing Specialist 1998-2008

Design of print & website graphics for trade and development agency serving 157 million members in

96 countries. Main publications included the Annual Report, Supporters Report and Credit Union World

magazine. Application of Spanish, Polish and French languages for assigned projects. Production included

trade show displays, direct mail, e-cards, ads, programs, regulations and pocket agenda books.

Obtained print quotes, file management and press checks. Developed coding system for photo archive.

• See archived design samples at: www.woccu.org/publications

• Worked directly with in-house clients and departments as well as outside designers.

THE WISCONSIN UNION; WISCONSIN TRAILS MAGAZINE & BOOKS

LTE Graphic Designer/Associate Artist 1998

Designed literature for both Memorial Union and Union South members and student/faculty.

Literature included kiosks, brochures, mailers and booklets.

• Prioritized work between three other graphic designers and provided training.

• Worked closely with the Marketing Department and clientele.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CREDIT UNION

Typesetting Artist/Production Specialist 1986-1997

Designed literature for all seven branch locations and prepared final mechanicals for press.

Literature included the corporate and employee newsletters, promotional brochures, ads, forms, business

cards, duratrans, signs etc. Wrote specifications and communicated deadlines/due dates to internal staff,

vendors and service bureaus.

• Created ads that increased 18 month certificates totaling $2 million during the first week.

• Designed nationwide logos such as IRnet and CUNA Marketing Council.

EDUCATION

MADISON COLLEGE

Liberal Arts & Veterinary Technician 2008-2010

Received $800 Scholarship and Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. Member of Phi Theta Kappa.

NEW HORIZONS/EXECUTRAIN COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER

Graphics Club Program & Premium Internet Club 1997-2002

HTML, XML, Javascript, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and business courseware included.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN -MADISON

Bachelor of Science Degree in Art 1986

Designed and directed crew to paint 1,600 ft. mural in the Humanities Building.

MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE & JUDSON CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Clerk Typist Diploma & Liberal Arts 1977-1978

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