RICK FORSGREN

Graphic Designer

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Chandler, AZ 85249

T 480-***-**** (o)

abh2e9@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

A highly skilled, independent graphic designer, possessing a broad

knowledge of print advertising,

printing processes and procedures, with over 30 years' of professional

experience in the industry.

EXPERIENCE

4ZGRINDZIGN - 2006 - PRESENT

Owner/Artist, Creative Professional

Advertising Design, Graphic Design, Logo, Web Design

Created and successfully grew my independent graphic design business.

INDEPENDENT GRAPHIC DESIGNER - 1984 - Present

Freelance Designer

I have worked with some of my clients for more than 20 years, and have

formed bonds built on earned loyalty and trust, ultimately becoming a vital

part of their business growth. Successfully managing my clients'

advertising puts them at ease.

ARIZONA REPUBLIC / GANNET INC. - 1984-2006

Retail Display Advertising Artist

Responsible for complete design and production of advertising materials and

specialty publications

for both in house and external clients. Often creating advertising

campaigns and graphics for clients.

Consistently met deadlines and client design needs on a daily basis in a

very fast-paced, design-driven environment.

JCPENNEY ADVERTISING - 1979-1984

Advertising Supervisor/Artist

Supervised and directed artists, designers and art department; responsible

for design, product

and fashion illustration, in-store displays and outside promotions, radio

and copy writing of all

company advertising along with supervision of department employees.

Created JCPenney's art department; developed its procedures, hired and

trained the entire art staff

SKILLS

My professional experience, combined with my skills, dedication, and

loyalty to clients, are hard to find. I most enjoy interacting with

clients, creating a fresh new look that better benefits the client and

their

business, all while exceeding the client's expectations, while giving my

best to give a stellar customer experience.

I am a strong designer with top-tier skills in layout and illustration;

very effective advertising techniques with a broad understanding of

printing production procedures and processes; solid knowledge of

pre-press production; very dependable under pressure; consistently meets

deadlines; excellent

communicator with clients; specializing in the re-designing of clients'

advertising with a fresh new look with focus on "first-time-right."

My advanced Macintosh computer skills include: PAGE LAYOUT APPLICATIONS:

QuarkXpress Adobe InDesign DESIGN SOFTWARE: Adobe CS3 Design Suite

Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Acrobat Professional

EDUCATION

1980 - Mesa Community College / pre-art degree classes

1980 - Scottsdale Community College / pre-art degree classes / animation

1975-77 - Scottsdale Vocational Career Center - Advanced Commercial Art -

Outstanding certificate awarded all years

TESTIMONIALS

I have known and worked with Rick for well over 15 years. When people ask

me about Norwood's print advertising, I always mention that it would not be

as well done if it were not for Rick Forsgren. He brings a lifetime of

experience to designing these ads that have to effectively communicate a

message. He is a self starter and provides us with many creative ideas to

get Norwood's message out. He has NEVER MISSED a deadline and works

whenever necessary to complete a job.

Rick is also a good listener. He will try very hard to achieve the look

a client has envisioned. Working with Rick all these years has been a

pleasure and asset for our success. I would highly recommend anyone needing

any graphic work to try out the service and expertise Rick has to offer.

You'll be glad you did!

Todd Brundrett

Norwood Furniture

Gilbert, Arizona

I have been in the apparel/swimwear retail business for the last 10 years.

Since I have worked with Rick Forsgren he has been a

viable, valid resource in getting our advertising campaigns off the ground

and running. As a creative artist, he is Superb and up to date with

Innovative Ideas for our ads, direct-mail pieces, flyers, banners and for

the most part whatever it is we need to make our statement come across to

the buying consumer. I generally spin off an idea to him and he does the

rest. He's quick with his turn around time and always meets the deadlines

set before him. I truthfully do not know what I would do without him. It

puts my mind at ease knowing I can just give him a project and it will meet

and exceed my expectations as a qualified ad piece. I very rarely change

anything he comes up with.

He is a vital part of my business growth. I would recommend his talents as

a graphic artist to any one.

Linda Willits/Owner

Ma's Swimwear / Kay's Fashions

Mesa, Arizona

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