Manager Design

OBJECTIVE

A challenging and creative position where I can contribute innovative and

effective visual design solutions to improve a company's services and

profitability.

SKILLS

Knowledge of offset printing, designing for print, and prepress

Expert use of style, color, typography, and affinity for details

Develop process improvements and efficient workflow solutions

In-depth knowledge of computers and multiple software programs

Maintain files and keep job tracking database systems updated

Highly organized and excellent communicator and listener

Sensitive to needs of clients and coworkers

EDUCATION

Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH

B.F.A. in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing, May 1994

Overall GPA 3.6/4.0, Major GPA 3.8/4.0

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Artist

February 2007 - December 2010

HCPro, Marblehead, MA

Created new book designs and refined existing book interior designs to best

relay informational, advisory, and educational content to the healthcare

industry. Worked closely with Art Director, Books Production Supervisor,

and Editors to establish eye-catching designs with ease of readability,

while ensuring smooth workflow and rapid turnaround. Researched technical

problems and found solutions for better processes and workflow for the book

department. Managed personal book projects and coordinated with printer for

optimum book products.

Senior Layout Artist

April 2002 - February 2007

Massachusetts Medical Society,

The New England Journal of Medicine, Waltham, MA

Designed weekly editorial sections of the Journal and ensured that the

highest quality standards were

upheld. Controlled placement of all page elements requiring on-the-spot

problem solving while adhering

to tight deadlines. Provided detailed instructions for the preparation of

figures. Proofed artwork and editorial pages to ensure accuracy during each

production phase. Determined page count based on scheduled material.

Assisted manager with the development and implementation of new Journal

design features, changes

in style policies, and new procedures for page production.

Asst. Art Director/Graphic Designer

June 1997 - April 2002

Newburyport Press, Inc., Newbury, MA

Designed and produced a wide range of printed materials including books and

book covers, brochures, catalogs, manuals, business cards, logos,

letterheads, postcards, direct mail and corporate collateral packages.

Developed clients ideas from initial design through the production process.

Managed multiple design projects including meeting with clients, organizing

photos for scanning, and supervising artistic content with coworkers.

Effectively corresponded with new and existing customers to promote the

company for new business development.

Designer

January 1997 - June 1997

Advanced Medical Graphics, Boston, MA

Created designs for scientists and educators throughout the Boston area.

Expressed information and ideas of medical and scientific concern.

Incorporated traditional paste-up techniques of x-rays, gels, and

autoradiograms into computer-generated charts, graphs, and explanatory

diagrams.

Designer

September 1994 - October 1996

F.J. Designs, Wooster, OH

Designed drawings for custom and series collectible houses. Reviewed and

revised drawings and samples for clients' specifications. Produced overlays

for color separation process prior to screen printing. Trained new

designers and assisted with any design or computer problems.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Trapping Within Applications, DM Educational Center, 1998

The Adobe Photoshop Conference, Rockhurst University Continuing Education,

1999

Advanced Adobe Illustrator, Computer Images Corporation, Boston, MA, 2002

Listening to Influence, Boston University Corporate Education Center, 2003

InDesign Conference, Boston, MA, 2004

InDesign Conference, San Francisco, 2005

Excel Training, HCPro, Inc., 2010

SOFTWARE

InDesign, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, FreeHand, FrameMaker, Dimensions,

Acrobat, FileMaker Pro, Office Suite.

REFERENCES

Portfolio and references available upon request.

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