Customer Service Project Manager

Jared R. Kee

Graphic Designer

801-***-****

abh87n@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERTISE

Mac/OSX, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office,

PDF Workflow, CTP File Preparation, Proofing, Digital Archive Management,

Photo Manipulation, Branding Development, Conception to Completion, File

Transfer Protocol, Customer Service, K4 Publishing System, QPS Publishing

System, Project Management

SUMMARY

Creative graphic design professional with more than 10 years experience in

print design and branding development. Exceptional collaborative and

interpersonal skills, a team player with well-developed written and

communication abilities. Extensive knowledge of the printing industry, PDF

workflows, project leadership, typography, implementing standards, photo

enhancement and mentoring. Experienced at working with both internal and

external clients in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a

creative and innovative edge. Honesty, creativity and quality.

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer/Project Manager

8250 Design Salt Lake City, UT 2010-Present

. Offering freelance graphic design and print project management services

. Managed a profile/directory for the Associated Builders & Contractors of

Utah

Graphic Designer

The McGraw-Hill Companies Salt Lake City, UT 2000-2010

. Project lead for the monthly publications Mountain States Construction

and Colorado

Construction, as well as all Colorado-based profiles, directories,

advertisements and

marketing materials

. Developed and implemented workflows, including PDF, K4 and QPS, as well

as assisted

coworkers with the transitions

. Worked directly with customers to produce creative, unique profiles and

directories specific

to their needs

. Successfully launched several monthly and annual publications

. Developed layout standards and templates

. Maintained and adhered to strict branding guidelines

. Out of 10 regional publications, Colorado Construction/Mountain States

Construction

was consistently ranked the best looking magazine in the group

. Never missed a deadline

Freelance Graphic Designer

Third Eye Salt Lake City, UT 1999-2003

. Developed branding for Utah Shuttle Services, Poolhall Junkies and other

companies,

giving them distinct identity in their respective markets.

. Created advertisements, signage, menus, brochures, newsletters and

business

collateral that effectively and creatively communicated the client's

company message.

Digital Output Specialist

Kinko's Salt Lake City, UT 1995-2000

. Printed a variety of files from both Mac and PC platforms to a Xerox

Docutech,

DocuColor and HP oversize printer at the busiest branch in the state.

. Was the point person for trouble-shooting and color-correcting files

. Worked directly with clients to ensure quality and accuracy

. Managed the courier department responsible for delivering over 500 jobs a

week

and providing hands-on customer service

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