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Lazer Kaufman: Graphic DesignerBS"D
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Lazer Kaufman
Brooklyn, NY
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Objective
A graphic arts position that emphasizes creativity, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, in a professional work environment.
Design Experience
July 2008 - Present
Graphic Designer, Self-employed, Brooklyn, NY
Researched and experimented with several techniques in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to meet the project’s demands.Kept in close touch with clients, throughout the design process.
Dec 2008
Graphic Designer, Shemtov Productions, Brooklyn, NY
Designed page layout for Brooklyn based circular.Worked with Hebrew and English text.
Feb 2008
Assistant Graphic Designer, Eye2Eye Designs, Brooklyn, NY
Assisted with typesetting and layout for Jewish Learning Institute textbook.Quickly adjusted to Adobe InDesign with minimal instruction.Worked extended hours to complete the project on time.
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Guitar Instructor, Self-employed, Brooklyn, NY and Framingham, MA
Emphasized having fun with music.Adjusted curricula to suit individual students.Maintained open communication with parents, when applicable.
2004 - 2006
Office Staff (Seasonal), MIT EECS Department Headquarters. Cambridge, MA
Completed projects for multiple supervisors in Graduate Office and Department Headquarters.Work characterized by efficiency, attention to detail.
2002 - 2004
Customer Service Representative (Seasonal), Blockbuster Video, Framingham and Natick, MA
Consistently improved sales of Blockbuster Video Pass by adapting, learning from co-workers.Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about relevant topics, e.g., movies and TV.
Summer 2003
Music Staff, Camp Tel Noar, Hampstead, NH
Exceeded assistant-level job requirements by taking on responsibilities of Music Director.Learned most of repertoire on the spot, by ear.Used patience, sense of humor to develop good rapport with campers.
Skills
Proficient in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Mac and PC platforms.
Sketching and illustration.
Some French and Hebrew.
Education
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
Hadar Hatorah Yeshiva, Brooklyn, NY
Studied Talmud and Kabbalah under Rabbi Yosef Wircberg.Counselor for 2007 Winter YeshivaCation.
2001 - 2005
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
Music Major, African-American Music & Jazz Studies Program.Credits toward Bachelor of Music degree.
1997 - 2001
Framingham High School, Framingham, MA
Graduated with Honors in Music.Performed with several school music ensembles, including student delegation to S Petersburg, Russia, in 2000.
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