Michael Cline

**** **** ****** * ******** Park, Minnesota 55444 C: 612-***-****

abhxe1@r.postjobfree.com

Graphic Designer

Advertising Design Audio Editing Customer Service

Highly motivated and experienced Graphic Designer with expert proficiency

in developing compelling content with wide-ranging appeal to diverse

audiences. Well versed in techniques and strategies that result in

effective Advertising Design. Educated in Advertising Design at the

Minnesota School of Business. Comprehensive understanding of the skills

needed to efficiently manage multiple projects without compromising

quality. Skilled in establishing efficient workflows that result in the

completion of projects on time and well within budget. Regarded for the

ability to deliver outstanding results with the highest degree of expertise

and professionalism.

Professional Experience

INTERACTIVE CONSULTANT, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (2008-Present)

Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Leverage Design skills to create logos, business cards, flyers, posters,

trifolds, and credit applications. Creating graphics in Illustrator,

Photoshop, Fireworks, InDesign, and Microsoft Word. Using (X)HTML and CSS

to create client website. Maintaining solid contact with clients and

updating them on status of projects while keeping on track from design to

launch of final product.

TOUCHPOINT CONSULTING, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (2008-Present)

Flash Animator

Leveraged superior Flash programming skills to produce animated training

modules for Monster.com, the premier global online employment solution for

job candidates and employers. Seamlessly integrated graphics, audio, and

animation instructions to create compelling content that effectively

communicates knowledge and guidance to a targeted audience. Gained

proficiency in managing multiple concurrent projects, consistently meeting

or exceeding project completion milestones. Achieved familiarity with audio

editing using the Audacity software application.

BROADWAY PIZZA, Minneapolis, Minnesota (2007-2008)

Cook

Expertly prepared a variety of menu items for this successful purveyor of

pizza, sandwiches, salads, and other casual dining options. Fulfilled a key

role in providing unsurpassed levels of service to ensure a consistent,

high quality dining experience for all customers. Contributed to the

success of the operation by performing a variety of dishwashing,

sanitation, and service tasks.

WOLFGANG PUCK EXPRESS, St. Paul, Minnesota (2006-2006)

Cook

Fulfilled a critical role in the preparation of dishes for dinner service

at this contemporary, fast-casual restaurant featuring the creations of

Chef Puck at affordable prices. Provided support to management by

performing a variety of administrative tasks, including transporting

ingredients from storage to the kitchen for preparation.

Education

MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Advertising Design, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Technical Proficiencies

INTERACTIVE

Web Development/Design

(X)HTML and CSS (Coding by hand) - Website Design and Creation

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 - Create Websites, Design Websites, Visual comparison

to hand coding

Flash CS4

ActionScript 2.0 & 3.0 - Programming Buttons, Animations

Timeline Animation - Text, Graphics, Sound, Layers, Motion Paths

MULTIMEDIA

Graphics

Adobe Photoshop CS4 - Create Posters, Tickets, Website Banners, CD inserts

Adobe Fireworks CS4 - Create Website buttons, Image Optimization

Adobe Illustrator CS4 - Create Logos, Business Cards

Adobe InDesign CS4 - Create Trifolds, Credit Applications, Book Covers,

Book Pages, Brochures

Microsoft Word - Create Flyers

Audio

Audacity - Audio editing and optimization

COMMUNICATION

Microsoft Word - Contract writing, Updating Animation Notes

Basecamp - Updating co-workers on status of project

Skype - Verbal communication, Sharing of Computer Screens to show project

progress

Email - Updating of project status, Constant contact with clients

Phone Calls - Verbal communication with clients

LinkedIn - Maintaining contact with Clients and Former Employers and Co-

Workers

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Mac OS - 6 years of working in this environment

Windows OS - 11 years of working in this environment

EXPLORING

WordPress, Social Media & Trends, Facebook, SEO, UX - User Experience, IA -

Interface Architecture

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Multiple Projects, Work Breakdown, Switching between projects

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