Michelle C. Quinn (Formerly Davenport) **** Valley
Court . San Bernardino, CA 92407
Residence: 909-***-**** . Cell Phone: 951-***-**** . e-mail:
abki21@r.postjobfree.com . InSiteOffice:
http://www.insiteoffice.com/iso/sne.Michelle.Quinn.html Portfolio:
http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=120984&s
ort_by=1&
OBJECTIVE: GRAPHIC DESIGNER, COREL DRAW SPECIALIST, OR ANYTHING
CREATIVE
QUALIFICATIONS: Self motivated, results-oriented individual with proven
excellence in designing for all media. Self taught in
Corel Draw, versions 2.0 through 11.0. Proficient in
Windows trouble shooting; Windows 95 through Windows
XP, and MS Office including Excel. Some experience in
Composer, Gerber applications and plotters. Excellent
communicator and supervisor with involvement in
strategic planning, scheduling, marketing,
advertising, and business development. Outstanding
negotiation and follow-through skills. Reliable,
organized pacesetter, consistently exceeding targeted
goals.
EXPERIENCE:
. The ability to produce conventional (old fashioned cut & paste
and ruby cutting) or digital artwork (Corel) for ad specialty
items, t-shirts, advertisements, menus, brochures, logo designs,
DVD covers, and signs. 10 year hard copy portfolio available for
review, on-line condensed portfolio available at link above.
. 25 years experience in purchasing media space and printing for
radio, newspaper, magazine, printing, billboard and ad specialty
items.
. Experienced in scheduling and supervision of employees and
suppliers who produce materials for all advertising mediums.
Conducted press checks.
. Proficient in Internet Navigation and Research. Able to recreate
customer artwork to perfection.
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT:
. Artist, Business Start Ups, Printing Broker, The Artworks--
Fully Licensed and Self Employed. Responsible for sales, design
and production of art materials for clients, consulting,
marketing, booking radio/ad space. Assisting clients with
business start-ups and sales slumps. 15 years. Still self
employed.
. Sign Designer, Graphic Artist, Signs By Tomorrow--Took care of
customers, layout, job production & prepare estimates. Design
finished jobs, and billing of my own work. Signwork & Print
Jobs. 3 years.
. Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Marketing,
National Hot Rod Association--Supervised outside agencies,
supervised and coordinated work flow to company departments to
produce ticket brochures, event logos, print and radio
advertisements. Wrote copy for radio ads, print ads, brochures
and contracts/proposals. Controlled sponsorship inventories. The
"Right and Left Hand" to the V.P. 1-1/2 years. Became Full time
Mom.
. Business Manager, Jodauga Productions Ad Agency--Produced
artwork, supervised production, booked ad space, and consulted
with clients. Hired/Trained employees. 10 years. Offered
Position at NHRA.
. Director of Operations/New Restaurant Development, Zendejas
Restaurants--Oversaw the operation of 5 restaurants with 450
employees, Human Resources, supervised construction and started
up 2 new units, controlled all marketing and advertising
efforts, and produced artwork for print ads. 3 years. Offered
Position as Prop Mgr.
. Commercial Property Manager, Steward Development--Managed
commercial property, a portfolio valued at $40,000,000. Duties
included: Coordinating and assigning repair, tenant improvement
and maintenance tasks to contractors, assisted new tenants with
obstacles at City Halls-CUP, C of O, Planning, Construction
Permits, Alcohol License, Business Licenses, and Inspections.
Provided artwork to tenants and advertising/marketing consulting
as needed. 1-1/2 years. Offered Position as GM of 2
Restaurants/clubs.
. General Manager, The Music Room and The Players Restaurant--
Managed and operated the businesses; 10 employees-annual gross
revenue of $420,000, and 35 employees-annual gross revenue of
$750,000. Produced all artwork for and controlled all marketing
and advertising efforts. 1-1/2 years. Built up businesses and
sold.