Project Design

Maliwan Theo

**** ******** ***** 850-***-****

Tallahassee, FL 32312 *******.****@*****.***

PRODUCTION ARTIST / PROFESSIONAL

Bridging traditional craftsmanship with computer assisted design technology

Creative Illustration . Graphic Design . Project Management

V

ersatile, imaginative, results-driven graphic artist experienced in the

production of highly effective graphic designs and artistic renderings

utilizing both freehand illustration and computer assisted design

technology. Possess exceptional aptitude for translating strategic client

objectives into compelling images and designs. Effective communicator

demonstrating strong problem solving and follow-through capabilities in

managing multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline driven

environment. Accomplished in all aspects of print design.

KEY COMPETENCIES

. Project Design & Management . Creative Content Development . Print

Collateral

. Internal / External Client Relations . Freehand Illustration . Team

Leadership

. Vendor Negotiation . Large Format Printing . Prepress Production

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteered and worked at Ten Thousand Villages as a Assistant Manager for

two years 02/2008 to 01/2010

Employment Hiatus - 10/2004 to 08/2007 - Took temporary leave from full-

time employment to raise and home-school young child while managing

household affairs, finances, and budget under single-family income. Balance

family priorities with furthering professional self-development in the

areas of technology and graphic design.

Graphic Designer, Wilderness Graphics, Inc., Tallahassee, FL - 4/2002 to

10/2004

Oversaw the artwork and design elements of multiple projects for this

graphics firm specializing in wildlife educational materials, displays,

exhibits, and audiovisual presentations utilized in museums, kiosks, and

nature trails throughout the country. Collaborated with illustrators,

interior designers, and builders to complete projects on time and within

budget, managing an average of 6 to 8 projects concurrently. Assisted with

all in-house print work and trained print staff on use of software

applications.

. Challenged to complete sizeable backlog of difficult projects, between 2

to 4 years old, left unfinished by previous designer. Reestablished

communications with customers, reassessed requirements, and finished all

projects to complete customer satisfaction.

. Designed large 32-panel wildlife exhibit for the DeSoto Wildlife Refuge,

bringing project in ahead of schedule and under budget.

. Successfully completed major project, consisting of 12 digitally designed

custom educational panels, for the Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge, one of

the most reputable and demanding clients of the firm.

. Negotiated with vendors to reduce costs and share resources in order to

successfully complete low budget project for the Prairie Wetland Learning

Center.

. Coordinated high-profile project for traveling museum included the

production of a large vinyl map of a wildlife refuge, installed on the

back of a trailer exhibit featured in the New Mexico Centennial

Celebration. Seamlessly mended together multiple photographs of life-size

painting, in high resolution, to create large graphical representation.

. Expanded base of qualified printing companies and product vendors, based

on service capabilities, and negotiated best possible pricing to meet

tight budget constraints of each job.

Volunteer Graphic Artist, The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science,

Tallahassee, FL - 3/2002 to 4/2002

Designed invitations and promotional materials to support community fund

raising initiatives for this non-profit museum specializing in educational

programs focusing on math, science, technology and visual arts.

Graphic Artist, Florida Commission on Community Service (FCCS),

Tallahassee, FL - 3/2001 to 1/2002

Managed the design work for multiple projects for this volunteer

organization committed to the expansion, development, promotion, and

implementation of community volunteerism and service throughout the state

of Florida. Managed a high volume of deadline-driven projects, working with

tight budget constraints. Handled work orders for 22 staff members across

multiple departments and the Governor's office.

. Collaborated with the Communication Director and Network Administrator to

reconstruct the FCCS website; provided creative, content and technical

input.

. Directed the design of color manuals for the FCCS Emergency Management

that were circulated throughout the State of Florida.

. Designed 2-color booklets used in presentation ceremony for Governor's

Office Recognition program.

. Developed the design for a highly-visibility "Join Hand Day" billboard

that encouraged citizen volunteerism for a community renovation

initiative in Tallahassee.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teller, Tallahassee State Bank, Tallahassee, FL - 12/1998 to 9/2000

Assisted bank customer with a variety of financial transactions. Addressed

questions and concerns and referred to appropriate internal resources for

prompt resolution.

Accounting Assistant, North Florida Education Center, Tallahassee, FL -

6/1996 to 6/1998

Audited, balanced, and verified daily work of approximately 100 employees

in multiple branches. Managed millions of dollars in fund transfers to ACH

clearinghouse.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Platforms:

Mac OS X, OS 9/10; Windows

Software Expertise:

CS2 Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Reader

QuarkXpress 6.5; PageMaker 7.0; Adobe Streamline; Genuine Fractals

Learning Experience:

MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

GifBuilders; Dreamweaver 8.0; Image Ready 2.0; Director 6.5

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Studio Art - (Graphic Design emphasis)

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

GPA: 3.65 / 4.0 - Graduated Cum Laude

Dean's List; Golden Key National Honor Society

Participated in 3-month internship with Rowland Publishing / Tallahassee

Magazine

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Multinational Business - Minor

Participated in 4-month internship with Florida Department of Commerce /

Division of Tourism

PERSONAL DATA

Strong Multi-cultural focus with language skills in English and Thai

(fluent) and Spanish (knowledgeable).

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