Art Direction / Graphic Design / Copywriting
Frank e. Kuron
Toledo, Ohio 43612
e-mail: abkx5z@r.postjobfree.com
portfolio: http://www.wix.com/frankkuron/e-Design
Objective
To aid in the creation of successful visual solutions to marketing r iddles.
Overview
30+ years in almost all facets of the graphic arts industry. Design, direction
and coordination of projects for industrial business-to-business, retail and independent concerns.
Education
The University of Toledo -Two years of study in a Fine Arts curriculum.
Bowling Green State University - Three years of study in a Graphic/Fine Arts curriculum. Reception of
a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Employment
4/2000 - 7/2010 Mark Feldstein and Associates, inc.
TITLE: Art Director
RESPONSIBIL ITIES: Design and coordination of all facets of diverse graphic projects. Creative
concept development of new products. Organization and design of t rade advertising. Supervision of
g raphic designers. Solicitation and management of outside vendor services. Projects included retail
package design, trade advertising, catalogs, spec sheets, new product development, copywriting, point-
of-purchase display design, trade show booth concepts and graphics, and some web design.
1996 - 4/2000 Jann's Netcraft
TITLE: Art Director/Ad Manager
RESPONSIBIL ITIES: Design, copywriting and management in the production of mail order catalogs,
website design, trade ads, direct mail and co-op advertising. Also acted as a customer service
representative.
1991 - 1996 Communications Concepts
TITLE: Art Director
RESPONSIBIL ITIES: Creation and direction of design/production of print materials for both
i ndustrial and retail accounts. Creative supervision of broad-based advertising campaigns and
i ndividual projects. Management of projects from concept through production. Copywriting,
i llustration, management of staff artists, freelance artists and other vendor services, and project
budgeting.
1989 - 1991 Kuron Graphics
T ITLE: Owner
RESPONSIBIL ITIES: Design, illustration and production art services.
1985 - 1989 Zapiecki and Partners (Marketing Communications Group)
TITLE: Designer/Production Artist
RESPONSIBIL ITIES: Production art, design and pen & Ink/color pencil illustration.
1983 - 1985 Kuron Graphics
TITLE: Owner
RESPONSIBIL ITIES: Design, illustration and production art.
1980 - 1983 Len Beach Associates
TITLE: Production Artist/Designer
RESPONSIBIL ITIES: Production art and design.
1977 - 1980 Academy Art and Sign Studio
TITLE: Production Artist
RESPONSIBIL ITIES: Production art for silk screen and print projects.
Skills
Very proficient in Photoshop, I llustrator, and InDesign. Somewhat proficient in Powerpoint, Word and
Excel. Mac and PC based. Creative but practical. Detail-oriented and organized.
References
Supplied upon request.