Design Sales
Resume:
M ark A. Lund
D uluth, MN *5810
******@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIF ICATIONS
Design professional with extensive experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design and Prepress with special
emphasis
on creativity, conceptualization, and initiation. Knowledgeable in all areas of design and print production
on Macintosh and PC platforms with expertise in Adobe, Quark and Microsoft software. Adept at
managing multiple tasks, consistently meeting all deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with a
demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems quickly, decisively and independently.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advanstar Communications, Duluth, Minnesota
2001-Present
Production Artist (2009-2010)
Responsible for the creative design, execution and prepress functions of Dental Lab Reports magazine
(circulation 18,300). Produce layout design concepts, charts, illustrations and tables to support Advanstars
publications and media.
Establish arrangement of publication layout based on available space, knowledge of layout principles
and aesthetic design concepts.
Responsible for maintaining and utilizing knowledge of industry trends, competitive environment, and
editorial vision of assigned publications.
Restructured publication templates to more economical size generating cost savings on print and
paper materials.
Provide back-up support for creative team on the production of a variety of other publications.
Act as liaison for prepress functions on print and web editions for creative team.
Senior Prepress Technician (2001-2009)
Pre-flight electronic files and complete any changes or corrections necessary to output documents to
computer-to-plate utilizing several programs such as Dalim Twist to create press compliant files.
Constructed, proofed and corrected several publications and directories on both the Mac and PC
platforms with supporting software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Quark XPress.
Evaluated ad material for any problems that occurred and initiated required changes to make files print
compliant.
Verified accuracy of editorial and support files for font, resolution, density and content variations.
Processed all directories and show guides for Advanstars trade shows and expositions.
Ikonics Corporation, Duluth, Minnesota 1998-
2001
Graphic Designer
Developed advertising to increase clientele and create awareness for PhotoBrasive products in the
abrasive etching industry. Produced catalogs, created flyers and ads in trade magazines such as
“Engravers Journal” & “Recognition Review.” Created logo, name and image for new product, “Lake
Superior Crystal.” Output artwork for the purpose of sand carving on a variety of mediums, dealt with
our clients needs internationally. Maintained corporate e-mail site with attachments from clients in a
variety of applications.
Output artwork for the development into templates and masks as applications on substrates for the
purpose of sand carving on a variety on mediums.
Collaborated with clientele to ensure supplied art was of optimum density and line width to provide
t he best overall end product as etched material.
Created awareness for new product line (Lake Superior Crystal) by designing logo, image and brand
appeal.
Browning Arms, Morgan, Utah
1997-1998
Graphic Designer
Implemented the design and production of catalogs, promotions and other advertising materials relating
to Browning and Winchester firearm, archery and clothing lines. Arranged and directed photo shoots for
new products and apparel. Maintained brand appeal and aesthetic feel of print collateral related to all
B rowning and Winchester products.
Created concept for a separate catalog specifically for dealers with additional product information and
pattern designs to help with sales and distribution.
Produced line art representations of products and apparel for catalogs and owners manuals.
Worked closely with suppliers and management to create image, branding and materials for
B rownings new “Buy now pay later program.”
Furnished the production and application of bar coding on apparel and product lines.
EDUCATION/TRAI N I N G
Advertising Technology Program, Associates Degree
St. Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Commercial Art Major, Drawing and Photography, (2 years)
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
ADDIT IO NAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience in direct response marketing and direct mail design concepts and techniques.
Design business owner (1995-1997)
Instructor at Duluth Business University for “Intro to Macintosh” classes (2001)
COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE
Digital Graphics Applications
Adobe InDesign CS2-CS4 Quark 4.0-7.1 Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0-9.0 Adobe Photoshop CS2-
CS4 Adobe Illustrator 10, CS2-CS4 Adobe Bridge CS2-CS4 Adobe Acrobat Distiller 7.0-9.0
Macromedia Dreamweaver 7
Prepress Applications
Dalim Twist Dalim Dialogue Rampage Rip 9.4 Xinet WebNative Mass Transit
General Applications
Microsoft Office MacOS & PC Google Docs File Maker Pro 7 MacLinkPlus Fetch Mozilla Firefox
Safari SuffIt & winZIP Eye-One Match Timbuktu iChat
Salary requirements and references available upon request.
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