To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Nicole Bodnar. I graduated from Red Rocks Community College, in
Lakewood, Colorado - May of 2003. I have an Associates Degree in Computer Graphic Design
and Technology. Working in the Graphic Design field, I have learned how to manage a fast paced
environment with critical deadlines and to be a team player. I am able to multi-task and manage
my time well. I feel I have strengthened my computer skills and have a better knowledge of the
design programs on both MAC and PC platforms. I also have experience with Word, Excel and
PowerPoint. I am always eager to learn new things, as I believe I am fast learner.
I am interested in applying to the available position with your company. I look forward
to setting up an interview with you in the near future. Thank you for considering me to be a part
of your team and the opportunity to put my talents to work for your company.
Nicole Bodnar
NICOLE BODNAR
719-***-**** • 1616 Chestnut Street #22 • Canon City, Colorado 81212 •
abhgs5@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Dec. 2005-Present Canon City Shopper Canon City, CO
Graphic Designer/Production Manager
• Write out run sheets (company running an ad for the week) for the Shopper newspaper
• Layout the Shopper newspaper (where ad/classifieds will appear in the newspaper for
the week)
• Pull expired contracts, give back to sales to try and re-sell display ads
• Design ads & send for proofing, make changes when applicable
• Design spec ads for sales to present to clients
• Place ads in layout
• Check if ads are correct at end of day before sending to printer
• Figure a news/ad ratio count for distribution
• Design/layout special publications including magazines, special pages in the paper,
logos/fliers for local businesses
• Maintain company website-Upload PDFed Newspaper from week. Design internet
display ads, upload to internet make active/expire on appropriate dates
• Current knowledge of InDesign CS4, Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, QuarkXpress,
Adobe Acrobat Pro, FlexiSign 8
• Answer multiple phone lines, greet/help walk-in customers
May 2003-Dec. 2005 Kwik Kopy Printing Englewood, CO
Graphic Designer/Sales Rep.
• Design, layout, proof and send to print-artwork for business cards, forms, letterhead and
other miscellaneous jobs
• Work copy machines for copy jobs and customers
• Out source jobs to vendors
• Bindery Dept. – Cutting, bindery, boxing, shipping/receiving.
• Take customer’s orders over phone, e-mail, fax and at walk-in counter
• Cashier, answer multiple phone lines
• Customer Service
Mar. 2002-Sept. 2002 Thrifty Nickel Want Ads
Lakewood, CO
Sales Assistant
• Help with sales reports
• Input sales information into spread sheets
• Answer phone calls for ads, take ads
• Coach customers on ad set-up and layout
• Help walk-in customers
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
• Appropriate Hardware: Computers MAC & PC platforms, scanner, fax machine, copy
machine, etc.
• Adobe Products: Acrobat/Reader, Adobe CS4-InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Adobe PageMaker
• CorelDraw, QuarkXPress
• Microsoft Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
May 2000- May 2003 Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO
Associates Degree in Computer Graphic Design and Technology