Management Quality Control

WILLIAM A. BROWN

**** *** **. *.*. / Washington D.C. / 240-***-**** cell / **************@***.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE & PROFILE / GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

My goal is to work for an establishment that will allow me to utilize my

productivity and creativity.

I am applying for this position because I have experience in Graphic Arts

and design management. For over 20 years I have worked with the U.S.

News & World Report News magazine as a Production specialist and in

management. I have experience in the production of graphics from

concept to press, whether in print format or multi-media and web. I have

experience in Multi-media. For over 10 years. . Some of my duties include:

Setting up audio and visual equipment for community programs,

weddings, workshops, seminars, conferences, staff meetings ect.. I believe

I can help the production process at your establishment make a mark in

the progressive technology and society we live in.

EXPERIENCE

12 /06 - 01/07 03/08 - present Washington D.C.

Material and Information / Marketing & Communications

Easter Seals Inc. / 1425 K St. N.W.

Keep inventory of material containing information used for training in

various transportation networks in facilitating disabled passengers.

Used tracking system for current and new clients requesting training

information, or other material listed in Easter Seals resource Catalog.

Communicated with UPS, FedEx, and US postal service in mailing out

material from a small envelope to multiple boxes weighing as much as

30 pounds each.

Maintained files on both computer and file cabinet for accountability

and tracking..

Prepared publications and material for various conferences and Expos.

Helped develop strategies for marketing and communication efforts

1 /2006 - present / City Gate Ministry Washington, D.C.

Youth Mentor

1400 Brandywine St. N.W..,

Work with after School Mentor program with community youth.

Plan youth activities, trips, and educational tutoring.

Teach youth in project to become successful adults..

5 /83 - 11/2005 Washington D.C.

Graphic Arts Production Specialist / Manager Associate

U.S. News & World Report / 1050 Thomas Jefferson St. N.W.

Duties included:

Managing Art productions color and graphics & Information

Meeting deadlines for print and Quality control.

Using Computer Graphic software for photo corrections and

information and data filing, as well as reports, emailing and ect.

Ordered supplies, and maintained inventory and scheduled meetings

with team leaders and outside contractors.

Worked with web productions and graphic design mechanics

Skills and equipment: Manage from design to print, Mac Computer G4,

PC computers, Copiers of various brands, scanners, cameras, faxes ect.

Software: Aldus Freehand, Quark Express, Page maker, Photo shop,

Microsoft Office (Word, power point, excel, ect.) Coral draw, Front

page, and many other soft ware applications.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Present: Art Institute of Pittsburgh On-Line Pittsburgh, PA

Associate in Graphic Design

Washington D.C.

1989 –1990 Thomas Piwar Computor Graphics

Course: Photo shop, Color management, Quark, Special Affects, Web

and print design and management.

1976 - 1982 University of D.C. Washington D.C.

Major: Criminology / Applied Music

Courses: Computer Science, Photography, Business management

INTERESTS

Traveling, Singing in Choir, Movies, dining. Community Outreach, and

Spiritual Activities. Playing musical instruments.

AFFILIATIONS & SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT

- Member of Metropolitan Outreach Community Volunteer Ministry.

Working with Kids, and Senior Adults., Attend Retreats & seminars

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Planned and participated in various conferences and conventions.

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(Reference and other information can be provided upon request.)

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