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SKILLS
I l lustrator QuarkXPress MS Excel IsoDraw
InDesign CorelDRAW MS Word CADkey/Key
Photoshop Dreamweaver MS C reator
Freehand Flash PowerPoint AutoCAD
PageMake Final Cut Pro MS Publisher P ro/Engineer
r MS Project JD Edwards
FREELANCE
2009 Creative Publishing international
Minneapolis, MN
• Created digital illustrations for publication, “John Deere: Stonescaping Made Simple”.
2009
• Created digital illustrations for publication, “The Complete Guide to Finishing
B asements“. 2009
• Created digital illustrations for publication, “The Complete Guide to Codes for
Homeowners“. 2009
EXPERIENCE
2007 – Present Office Max Saint Paul, MN
Impress Supervisor
• Manage employees and oversee departmental operations in printing department
• Assist customers with print needs including desktop publishing and graphic design
• Operate a variety of printing and book binding machines
2008 Creative Publishing international
Minneapolis, MN
Graphic Design Intern
• Created several digital illustrations for publications including, “The Big Book of Bass”
• Implemented a variety of creative and production tasks including; cover designs, page
layout and edits
2006 – 2008 The Art Institutes International Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota
Teacher’s Assistant / Academic Tutor
• Assisted teachers and students during in-class labs
• Tutored students as needed in software indicated above
• Supervised student Academic Achievement Center
• Completed a variety of administrative tasks as needed
1992 – 2005 Larson Manufacturing Company (previously Pella
Entry Systems)
Saint Paul, MN
Engineering Specialist
Achievements:
Implemented new semi-wordless end-user installation manual for a faster installation
compared to industry competitors.
Awarded a patent for an innovative end-user drilling template
• Produced and illustrated technical documents and installation manuals
• Designed layouts and produced copy for installation manuals
• Verified accuracy and granted approval for final publications
• Coordinated work with printers to execute publications
• Supported sales by creating and illustrating store display proposals
• Supported marketing with illustrations for full spectrum of product line
• Supported manufacturing by creating end-user product labels
• Created and supported designs for various engineering projects
• Created engineering layouts and drawings using solids modeling
EDUCATION
2008 The Art Institute International of
Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design
2002 Saint Paul Technical College Saint Paul, MN
Associate of Science degree in Mechanical Design Technology