TIMLACAPRA
**** ****** *****, ****** ****, TN . 615-***-**** . abkgy1@r.postjobfree.com .
TIMLACAPRA.COM
To whom it may concern
I have the experience, I have the work ethic, and I have the drive. I
should be your next employee!
I have more than eight years of production art, graphic design and
illustrating experience, including working at a top-notch marketing firm,
ODEN Marketing and Design, in Memphis Tennessee. I received my BA in May
2000 from Memphis College of Art, in Memphis, TN. I was the Senior
Illustrator/renderer at Southern Land Company in Franklin, TN for two
years. I am confident that my combination of practical work experience and
solid educational experience has prepared me for making an immediate
contribution to your company. Having worked with a leading firm in the
marketing and design field, I understand the level of professionalism and
communication required for long-term success in the field. My background,
professional approach and my proficiency in related software, will provide
your office with a highly productive graphic designer/illustrator.
My Online portfolio is viewable at timlacapra.com
Please call me at 615-***-**** to arrange a convenient time when we may
meet to further discuss my background in relation to your needs.
Sincerely,
Timothy S LaCapra
TIMLACAPRA
3060 ROMAIN TRAIL, SPRING HILL, TN . 615-***-**** . abkgy1@r.postjobfree.com .
TIMLACAPRA.COM
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a graphic design/illustration position within a growth oriented,
progressive company. I want to apply my design/illustration skills to an
environment where they will make a impact on the finished product. The
ideal atmosphere would be one of team building and creativity in which new
ideas are welcomed and decision making is required.
EXPERIENCE
2008-PRESENT . FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR VARIOUS CLIENTS
Creating corporate identities, brochures, ads and magazine layouts for
clients in the Nashville area. Free-lance Clients include Williamson County
Fair, Tennessee Treasures Magazine, Various Local builders, Results Media
and Marketing. Free-lance works include full advertising campaigns,
Magazine layouts, brochures, builder handouts, renderings and site plans.
2006-2008 . SOUTHERN LAND COMPANY, FRANKLIN, TN
SENIOR ILLUSTRATOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Responsible for renderings of company
and builders developments, and its properties. Graphic design duties
consisted of magazine layouts, logo design, brochures, ads for newspaper
and magazines, trade show pieces and layouts for sale centers.
2000-2006 . ODEN MARKETING AND DESIGN, MEMPHIS, TN
PRODUCTION ARTIST, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR: Worked with a creative
team to bring concepts to print. Responsible for building final files for
delivery to various printers. Graphic design and illustration assignments
for various projects. Clients included FedEx, Hammermill and International
Paper.
1998-2000 . DOWNTOWNER MAGAZINE, MEMPHIS, TN
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, PRODUCTION ARTIST: Assisted the Layout of magazine and
design of various client ads.
1996-1998 . KINKOS', MEMPHIS, TN
Managed the color copy department. Responsible for scheduling of jobs,
inventory control, vendor contact, machine up-keep and customer service.
1995-1997 . SMITH NEPHEW RICHARDS, MEMPHIS, TN
This was a job through Manpower. My duties included inventory control, and
data entry. Processed parts that had to be sent to different departments.
Create labels and package various parts.
1987-1995 . OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, PORTLAND, OR
I worked for several departments moving up as I went along. Positions
include; collecting the parking meters, and a parking officer for the
parking department, working customer service with the patient services
department in the hospital, and finally assistant manager for the printing
department that handled printing jobs for the university
departments as well as supplying these departments with toner, paper and
other needed supplies needed.
EDUCATION
BACHELORS DEGREE, Graphic Design, Memphis College of Art, Memphis TN.
Graduated May 2000
TRAINING AND SOFTWARE
PROFICIENT IN THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Quark,
Sketchup, Microsoft Word
REFERENCES AND SAMPLES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST