Allyssa K. Cheon

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Troy, Michigan 48085

Cell: 248-***-**** abhyl9@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To gain a position as a graphic designer.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Highly experienced, collaborative, and solution focused Graphic Designer/Illustrator with exceptional

interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with extensive project experience in graphic arts design,

creation, and production. Goal oriented, high energy individual with excellent attention to detail, and adept in

working in stressful situations with proven ability to identify issues and recognize solutions.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

NCI information systems INC. (07/02/2000 – 11/30/2010)

K MAR Industries Inc. (10/01/1998 06/30/2000)

Raytheon S. S. Company (formerly Serv Air, Inc.) (05/22/1989 09/30/1998)

Graphic Artist Sr./Illustrator III

US Army Garrison Detroit Arsenal (USAG), Warren, Michigan

21 years experience as a Graphic Designer/Illustrator responsible for multi media design creating all media

forms from design through layout and production combining art, design, and creative skills. Tasks included

consulting skills to advise supervisors and customers to meet established goals in a timely manner. As a

project manager, oversaw team performance and created a knowledgeable and helpful exchange with staff and

clients.

Wilhelm Engineering Inc. (01/06/1986 05/19/1989)

CAD Detailer/Graphic Illustrator

Troy, Michigan

Detailed die components for GM Die Design standard book and created GM press specifications book in

CIMCAD and Intelligence Documentation (ID), word processing, Desktop publishing in ID and Page Maker,

graphic illustration, advertising and developing presentation materials with Macintosh Computer.

EDUCATION:

Elmhurst College (01/04/1981 05/18/1985) Elmhurst, Illinois

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Art emphasis in Graphic Design

TRAINING/COURSES:

Certificate in Adobe GoLive 2008

Certificate in Photoshop 1997

Certificate in Web Design 1996

Certificate in MacroMedia Director 4.0 1995

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Windows OS (2000, XP, Vista, 7)

Mac OS – (MacDraw; MacDraft; MacPaint; Mac3D; MacWrite; MacPerfect; Freehand; Swivel 3D; Canvas;

Premiere; Director; SoundEdit; Mac Tools Pro; TextBridge)

Microsoft Suite Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat

CorelDraw

Quark Xpress

Large format printers

Scanning equipment/software

Laminating, mounting, matting and framing

AWARDS:

+ (14) CG’s Two Stars note awards - 1998 to 2010

+ (10) Letter of Appreciation from Department of the Army - 1990 to 2001, 2007

+ (1) Deputy for Systems Acquisition (DSA) Coins Award - October 2001

+ (1) Scroll of Appreciation - March 2002

+ (1) Letter of Appreciation for outstanding support for IT EXPO - July 2002

+ (4) Certificate of Appreciation from Department of the Army - 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004

+ (2) SES Note Award - 1994, 2004

+ (6) TACOM T-award for outstanding presentation - 1999 to 2006

+ (1) One Star note Award - September 2006

+ (7) Letter of Appreciation - 2003 to 2010

+ (2) TACOM LCMC G1 Appreciation Letter - 2008, 2009

+ (2) Special Thanks note for designing two Pocket folder - 2004, 2010

+ (3) Certificate of Appreciation from NCI Information Systems INC. - 1999, 2001, 2002

+ (20) Appreciate notes for “Thank you for sharing your Singing talent” - 1992 to present

Latham Baskerville Excellence in Art Award - 1985

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Honorarium Music Award 1984

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Performance Evaluation Received the highest ratings in all areas of job performance, knowledge, quality

of work and customer relations with overall assessments of value to the organization rated as significant

each year from 1995 to 2010.

Received various awards, Commanding General two star notes, SES notes, appreciation letters,

certificates and the coins for Excellent work at TACOM, May 1989 to November 2010 from employers as

well as military and civilian customers.

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