Project Manager Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
MICHAEL S HERRIFFS HALL
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DEVELOPER
CONTACT INFORMATION OBJECTIVE
Phone Number: 509-***-**** To obtain a permanent long-
term position that will
E-mail Address: ****@*******.*** challenge my design skills and
website: www.mshall1.com allow for professional growth.
E XPERIENCE ASSETS
Hilda Media / Media Bus Illustration
Digital and video cameras
http://www.hildamedia.com/ - Spokane, WA
Web Design Intern, 2012 Sketching
Develope web and printed marketing materials. Story-boarding
Updating current websites and creating new pages and content. Painting (Oil, ink, acrylic)
Participate in strategic planning. Air-brush
Generate new ideas for advertising and promotion based on client Drafting
Calligraphy
needs.
Web Programming
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Experienced
www.selinc.com - Pullman, WA Marketing
Product Graphic Designer, 2007-2011 Leadership
Create semi-routine technical drawings for product graphics. Team Player
Work from rough sketches, engineering drawings, or other documenta- Project Management
tion to prepare designs that match company product graphic standards. Desktop Publishing
Prepare technical drawings for overlays and labels. Customer service
Prepare line illustrations of products and dimensions for customer use. Public Speaking
Maintain company libraries, standards, and guidelines for Trouble-shooting
product markings, overlay, and label designs. Self-Directed
Write and conduct quality and reliability testing. Project Juggling
Monitor and inspect the fabrication of prototype parts. Deadline Aware
Follow and improve product graphics processes. ber Creative
Professional Approach
Pullman School District Highly Productive
www.psd267.org - Pullman, WA Non-Smoker
Lead I Custodian, 2006-2007 Great Sense of Humor
Provide supervision of night custodial staff. Friendly
Building maintenance, repair, and security. Drug free
Mac/PC Platforms
Hardware Troubleshooting
Software Troubleshooting
MEMBERSHIPS Thermal transfer printers
CAD/CAM systems
AAF Spokane Attention to details
Studio 66 Art Gallery Quick learner
Pirates of the Playa, Camp Galavant - Burning Man Not easily ruffled
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED S OFTWARE
Marcraft International Corporation Adobe Acrobat
Illustrator CS5
www.mic-inc.com - Kennewick, WA
Graphic Designer, 1993-2005 Photoshop CS5
InDesign CS5
Newsletter design
Graphic design
Flash CS5
Mailer design
Art direction
Dreamweaver CS5
Web design
Project management
After Effects CS5
Signage
Software Training
Microsoft Office (Access,
Poster design,
Textbook page layout design
Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Package design
Editing
AutoCad
Pop-up display design
Writing
Corel Draw
Trade show design
Book cover design
Corel Photopaint
Multi-media design
Technical illustrations
Corel Ventura
Advertising design
Photography
Lotus Notes
Desktop publishing
Logo design
PageMaker
Brochure design
Quark X-press
Genie Industries, Inc. WordPerfect
XHTML
www.genielift.com - Redmond, WA
Technical Illustrator, 1992-1993 HTML-5
CSS
AutoCad
Graphic design
PHP
Drafting
Drawing line art illustrations
Javascript
for technical manuals.
Wordpress
Jane Garrison: Landscape Architect JQuery
MySQL
Issaquah, WA
Drafter/Graphic Designer, 1991-1992 FTP
CMS
Graphic design Drafting
Social Media Applications
Illustration Cartography.
EDUCATION
Spokane Falls Community College, 2011-2012
Web Design, Marketing, Flash, Dreamweaver CS5, XHTML, HTML-5, CSS,
PHP, Javascript, Wordpress, JQuery, MySQL, and Social Media.
Art Institute of Seattle, 1988-1990
Associated of Applied Arts Degree
in Visual Communications
Extensive study in graphic design, corporate identity, video production,
photography, illustration, advertising, package design, typography, desktop
publishing, and creative problem solving.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
James Kesler Mechanical Engineer 509-***-****
Rob Jayne Mechanical Engineer 509-***-****
Brad Saul Project Manager 208-***-****
Bill Beck Manager 509-***-****
Brad Saul
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
2350 NE Hopkins Court
Pullman, WA 99163
April 23, 2010
Reference:
Michael R. Hall
Product Graphic Designer
To whom it may concern:
This letter is in reference to my business associate Michael R. Hall. I have worked closely with
Michael for more than three years and I am very impressed with his work. As someone who has
15-years of Project Management experience, I believe that Michael has more than sufficient
knowledge of what it takes to be a Product Graphic Designer.
As a Product Graphic Designer, Michael has managed the designs of many SEL products. I
believe that his quality of work has enhanced the continued growth of our company. Michael
has worked very closely with many project teams to develop graphic designs from the initial
concept to the final product, and I would say he has done his job exceedingly well.
Michael is a hard-working self-starter who understands the needs of the project and how to
implement them quickly and effectively. During his time at SEL, I cannot remember an instance
in which he missed a major deadline. Michael is a resourceful, creative, and solution-oriented
person who has frequently developed new and innovative approaches to his assigned projects.
Michael s communications skills are excellent, a necessity for myself who relies on constant,
effective communication to the team. He gets along extremely well with colleagues and is
highly respected, both as a person and a professional.
In summary, I recommend Michael to you. He will be a tremendous asset in any company.
If you would like additional information about Michael, you may telephone 208-***-**** to
discuss.
Sincerely,
Brad Saul
Project Manager
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
James Kesler
221 Banner Rd
Pullman WA 99163
April 19, 2010
To whom it may concern:
I have worked with Michael Hall for two years. During that time I have been very
pleased with his professionalism and graphics design abilities.
Michael deals with a number of demanding internal customers. He consistently displays
imagination, flexibility and a good attitude and works to please his customers. He
completes his work in a timely manner.
Michael displays great written and verbal communication skills. He is a contributing
team member and comes through with assignments even when placed in less than ideal
circumstances.
If you would like more information about Michael, please call me at 509-***-****.
Sincerely,
James R. Kesler
Senior Mechanical Engineer
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing this letter to recommend Mike Hall for employment as a technical illustrator.
At Marcraft International Mike s primary role has been to produce artwork to illustrate
our many textbooks and various types of training media. In this capacity he has evolved
into a noticeable illustrator. Our publications routinely receive praise from customers
directed at the exceptional illustrations in them. Mike s illustrations make many difficult
concepts easier to understand.
As Mike has grown with us, he has taken an increasingly direct effort in creating
illustrations for our materials. In many of our works, Mike has read our highly technical
materials to suggest or locate additional artwork to enhance the learning process.
Mike has also been involved for some time in designing and creating the covers and
spines for our different lines of books, as well as arranging and generating photographs as
needed.
We are sorry to lose Mike as an employee as he is capable of performing so many
functions well. However, a buyout and reorganization of the company has led to a
considerable reduction in our production staff size. Given the opportunity in the future I
would certainly hire Mike again if he were available.
Sincerely,
Charles J. Brooks
President
Marcraft International/ETG
November 11, 2005
To whom it may concern,
This serves as a letter of reference for Michael Hall.
It is my honor to recommend Michael. I have known him for several years now, and I can
honestly say that he is one of the best graphic designers I have had the pleasure of
working with.
Michael has demonstrated outstanding talents in both graphic design and illustration. He
has a reputation as a superb graphic designer at Marcraft, and is great to work with on
any given project in the fact that he is creative, communicative, responsive, and willing to
listen to advice and make any appropriate changes. He is an asset to any production team
he is on. Fortunately, Michael's amalgamation of graphic design and software skills
comes "packaged" in a wonderfully friendly, witty, sincere and caring human being. His
personality is delightful. He is sensitive, flexible, respected and admired by other
employees (peers and superiors alike). Michael is extremely competent at managing and
interacting with customers, printers, publishers, and other employees, and has handled
many a difficult situation delicately and with finesse.
I am deeply impressed by Michael and recommend him unhesitatingly. I am confident
that, if selected for your vacancy, he would provide the same high level of service and
commitment. If you have any questions or wish to speak further about Michael, please
feel free to call me at 800-***-**** ext. 32, or E-mail me at *****@***-***.***.
Best regards,
Cathy Boulay
Marcraft Production Project Manager
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
To whom it may concern,
I have known Mike Hall for several years.
Mike was a co-worker of mine at Marcraft International Corporation. Mike was a graphic
designer for the hooks that Marcraft published. He also edited many of the books and
wrote lab procedures.
At all times I have found Mike very hard-working and dependable. Mike has excellent
written and verbal communication skills, is extremely organized, can work independently
and is able to follow through to ensure that a project gets done.
Mike has outstanding talent with graphic design and he still amazes me with his artistic
creativity.
I'm happy to provide further information if required.
Yours truly,
Richard Curtin
Direct Sales Manager
Charter Communications
639 N. Kellogg Street Kennewick, Washington 99336
www.charter.com
Paul Havens
Nuvotec
723 The Parkway
Richland, Washington
99352
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter serves as a letter of reference for Mike Hall.
I am honored to recommend Mike, whom I have known for over 12 years. I can say with
all sincerity that Mike is one of the best Graphic Artists that I have had the pleasure of
working with.
Mike has an exceptional talent both in Artistry as well as in Computer Graphic
Technologies. At Marcraft, his reputation for being an excellent Art Director goes hand
in hand with his unbeatable work ethic. He has shown superb creativity, responsiveness,
and communication on all projects as well as professionalism. He was always willing to
listen and work as a team.
The blend of Mike's Artistry and Computer Graphic skills along with his genuinely
wonderful personality makes for a truly winning combination in any workplace. His
ability to show sensitivity along with being flexible has earned Mike much respect and
admiration amongst all those he comes in contact with from clients, representatives, to
his co-workers (laterally and superiors alike.) He has demonstrated great management
capabilities when handling complex situations never comprising his professional attitude
towards clients, vendors, representatives or co-workers.
Mike has impressed me in numerous aspects as previously mentioned and I have no
hesitation in recommending him. I am certain that he will not only meet but also exceed
any expectations that you may have.
If you have any further questions regarding Mike Hall or would like to speak to me
personally, please feel free to call me at 509-***-**** or email me at:
****.******@*****.***
Sincerely,
Paul Havens
Nuvotec
I.T. Operations Manager
11/2005
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