Sales Quality Control

BRIAN K. BLACKBURN

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Peoria, IL 61604 United States

309-***-**** abjcoo@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

Multi-talented professional with proven experience in both digital

imaging and graphic design. Accustomed to working in deadline driven

environments and meeting budget requirements. Extensive knowledge and

experience using graphic software on both Mac and PC platforms.

Quality work without sacrificing attention to detail. Demostrated

ability, efficiency quality in managing large projects. Success

contributed to leading a collaboration team in media production.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed

2009 - To Current

Presently, a freelance Digital Illustrator providing art services for

online marketing organizations. Creating illustrations in an assortment

of styles for digital output and traditional printing. Specializing in

a photo-real technique, that customers specifically request for.

Jupiterimages, Inc. (A Subsidiary of Getty Images)

Peoria, IL

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Mastering Specialist

2002 - 2009

As the Mastering Specialist, was responsible for the organization,

preparation and verification of all electronic files and metadata, which

are, included on all the Jupiterimages CD titles. This position required

the knowledge, abilities and skills to create, burn, test, and

troubleshoot all the monthly subscription products, stock imagery,

footage and music CD's prior to release for mass duplication.

Additionally, was responsible for fulfilling all custom burn requests on

a daily basis.

Consistently reduced operating expenses and costs over the past 7 years

by producing 98% of our products in-house the results gives greater

flexibility in controlling inventory and costs.

Quality control by verifying and testing all of our products eliminated

room for errors this minimizes redo before it goes to mass duplication

process the result reduces waste and lowers cost per unit.

Documented monthly production reports of operating expenses instituted

cost controls and improved better tracking of CD & DVD media usage.

Devised new strategies by streamlining operations to deal with workflow

increases, results reduced labor costs, improved productivity, and

performance.

Appointed as a working supervisor overseeing mastering operations and

workflow.

Cross-trained the production team on mastering procedures, printing and

duplicating, that

Improved co-worker's teamwork and increased efficiencies within the

department.

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Gandalf's Digital Studio

Bloomington, IL

Prepress Technician

2001 - 2002

As a Prepress Technician, primarily responsible for proofing and

troubleshooting documents supplied by the customer for digital output to

a RIP station to produce and print large format printing.

Mounting and laminating posters, banners, prints, museum exhibits, trade

show displays, and artwork.

Performed monthly preventative maintenance on the Colorspan 8 & 12 color

inkjet printers.

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Multi-Ad Services, Inc.

Peoria, IL

Graphic Designer - Computer Illustrator III

1987 - 2000

As an Illustrator, would assist with the visual direction, creation and

design, of consumer product illustrations in a diversity of composed

styles. These established techniques are cultivated to best represent

the client's products for digital output as well as traditional

printing. Interacted with account executives, salespeople and clients

for project specifications or modifications.

Created computer-generated illustrations using a collection of graphics

software and established techniques for manufacturers of consumer

products.

Coordinate and design logos, headings, borders, illustrations, and

covers for publications such as newsprint, dealer manuals, magazines,

and Internet Tab covers.

Orchestrate graphic projects from conception through completion. Served

as a project leader and was able to collaborate as part of a team on

large projects involving five artists or more.

Completed assignments in a timely manner while striving for the highest

quality.

Cultivated new clients by providing them spec pieces of their product in

diverse styles. This resulted in expanding new client base and

generating more income for the company.

Began as a Camera Operator.

1986 - 1987

As a Camera Operator, worked in a production environment, producing line

& halftone and studio photography. For proofing, implemented contact

frame methods to generate Duotones, color keys, Cromalin proofs, blue

lines, and prints.

Performed monthly preventative maintenance on all film processors and

silver recovery units.

Calculated monthly reports on inventory of film and processor supplies.

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COMPUTER SKILLS

Environments include: OSX CS1 & CS2, Windows XP Professional.

Software Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite, Roxio Toast, Microsoft

Office Products, Quark Express, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Macromedia

Flash MX, Apple Quick Time, Extensis Portfolio, BB-Edit, PK Zip

Compression Utility, and Norton Solutions.

Equipment Usage: Verity Systems Copy Disc CD & DVD 8-Drive Standalone

Autoloader Duplicators. Rimage Everest II & III Standalone Auto

printers. Lacie and Microboards One-Off duplicators.

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EDUCATION

Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL 1984

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic

Design

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University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2001

Certificate from the Better Process Control School.

Food Service-prescribed by the Food and Drug

Administration.

State of Illinois Department of Public Health,

Peoria, IL 1998 - 2006.

License, Permit, Certification and Registration for

food service sanitation.

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SPECIAL INTEREST

Blackburn's Gourmet, Inc.

Peoria, IL

Entrepreneur & Business Owner

1998 - 2006

Sole proprietary and founder of recipe, the brand name was Blackburn's

Gourmet Salsa, "Sauce for the Soul." Currently holding recipe for a

potential buyer.

Managed to increased sales and profits up to 8% per year for the last 3

years of business.

Produced and processed acidified foods in hermetically sealed

containers.

Performed pre-operational sanitation and inspection of all processing

equipment.

Inspecting, testing, and monitoring production processes for food safety

and food quality issues from the results of PH readings and product

sampling.

Properly maintained records of batch codes, PH readings, processing time

and temperature, product identity, tracking raw materials, supplies, and

distribution that meets State & FDA regulations and guidelines.

Created and designed all sales and marketing literature, packaging

materials, label modifications, for promotion of wholesale and retail

markets.

Implemented cost controls, which reduced operating expenses that

attributed to higher profits.

Promoted brand identity by participating in the Illinois Products

Program, attending tradeshows, food exhibits, state fairs, and in-store

promotions.

Primarily sold goods to independent and small grocers, restaurants, meat

& deli shops, specialty stores, wineries, pubs and liquor stores.

Participated in FDA workshops and seminars related to food safety and

updated regulations.

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