Richard A. Nazal
Chicago IL 60626
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Computer proficiency
on MAC/PC:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Quark
Dreamweaver
Image Ready
FileMaker
Excel
Power Point
Word
Quickcut
Acrobat
IMovie
Graphics project manager with 10 years of professional experience. Proven
success in concept through production.
Professional Experience
Leo Burnett USA, 09/2007-06/2010
Associate Producer
-Manufacture creative ideas into an actual advertisement
-Source and manage talent to ensure the best production value
-Collaborate with creatives on execution
-Production, organization and archiving of assets
-Consult with clients and vendors on timetables and results
-Maintain budgets
clients include: Oracle, Dean's Foods, Walgreen's, Pharmavite
Nimlok Exhibit Solutions, 10/2004-4/2007
Senior Graphic Coordinator/Graphic Quality Controller
-Design and produce graphics for exhibits
-Manage production shop
-Coordinate a variety of vendors and materials for each project
-Preflight artwork for inkjet and dye sub printers
-Color matching and correction
-Inspect quality of every project
-Train junior graphic techs
clients include: Mitsubishi, Mucinex, Terminex, Allstate Insurance
Wright Advertising Corp, 03/2003-10/2004
Graphic Artist
-Create bench advertisements for Chicago, Indiana, and Rockford
-Conceptualize logos, custom signs, and illustrations
-Plot and apply vinyl
clients include: McDonalds, The Alley, Century 21, Coldwell Banker
Ambriz Graphic Design, 10/1999-03/2003
Junior Graphic Designer
-Design logos, layouts and displays for clients
-Retouch photos and digitally alter to incorporate signage
clients include: Chicago Public Parks, McCormick Place
Education
Columbia College, Chicago, IL 1996-2001
B.A., Advertising Design
Extras
Entertainment Coordinator of Nimlok (2006-2007)
Safety Team of Nimlok (2007)
Member of Greenleaf Art Center (2009-present)
Member of Chicago Print Production Club (2008-present)