Jim Quinlan
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Long Beach, California 90803 562-***-****
www.jimquinlan.com Email: **********@**********.***
Keyword Profile
Jim s insights are helpful and
on-target. His interpersonal and Creative Graphic Designer with proven ability to plan, analyze, and create visual
solutions to marketing and communications challenges using strategic brand
organizational skills elevate the
messaging through multiple channels:
professionalism of the organization he
PRINT PHOTOGRAPHY WEB & MULTIMEDIA
works for, and the team-mates he Marketing Collateral Product Photography Web site Design & E-Blasts
Environmental Graphics Photo Manipulation Flash Animation
works with. Jim delivers high
B2B & B2C Ads Digital Compositing Video Production & Editing
quality, on-time results that will Logos & Illustration Shoot Management Motion Graphics
Visual Identity Systems Lighting & Positioning Software GUI Design
improve the effectiveness of your
Copy Writing Photo Realism Editing Product Packaging
communication efforts.
Technical Skills
Jim Burch
Marketing Director Mac OS and PC OS Platforms, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash), Quark
iCRco Medical Imaging
Express, Microsoft Office 2007 (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Publisher, Outlook), Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe
Audition, DVD Studio Pro, SoundEdit Pro, Swift 3D, SketchUp, HTML,
Actionscript, WordPress, Social Media. Type: 60 WPM
Professional Experience
Jim s exemplary work is SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 2008-Present
iCRco Medical Imaging Company, Torrance, CA
admired and respected by his
Art director for marketing and sales team in the creation of marketing strategy, visual
superiors and peers alike. design, brand identity, and creative development including copy, layout, and
photography. Produce integrated sales collateral materials across all branding media
A talented individual, Jim is able to
in both offline and online communications, software application development, and
push the envelope and exceed targeted marketing materials for B2B, B2C, international, and domestic channels.
Projects include proposals, presentations, motion graphics, brochures, catalogs,
expectations within a given deadline.
magazine advertisements, newsletters, web pages, logos, illustrations, environmental
He is extremely reliable, thorough, tradeshow exhibit displays, and electronic deliverables incorporating color theory,
design theory, typography, photographic, and illustrative graphic elements.
and highly self-motivated. Jim has
Key Achievements:
the ability to visualize and simplify a
Increased sales of software products with redesign of Graphic User Interface
given message, and convey it with a
(GUI) for Clarity PACS medical imaging software, Captera image acquisition
stylized and imaginative approach software, Digital Physicist, and DICOM Importer applications.
within the media arts Developed art-proofing/collateral database system, archiving, and image library
system which increased productivity by 75%.
James A. Figueroa
Served as interim Marketing Director, working directly with company CEO on a
Assistant Superintendent daily bases to facilitate marking strategies and lead in-house marketing team on
creative communications.
LAUSD
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CREATIVE CONSULTANT / MEDIA TECHNOLOGY EDUCATOR 2007-2008
Fratelli Studios, Los Angeles Unified School District, California State
Jim s work ethic is exceptional.
University Long Beach, Orange & Los Angeles Counties, CA
He consistently goes beyond what
Creative Consultant for scenic design and fabrication company, Television
is required to deliver high-quality Production Instructor for inner-city youth, and University Instructor for Technology
Literacy courses and curriculum development.
projects on-time and on-budget.
Key Achievements:
Jim s interpersonal skills
Transformed the lives of teens and adults by creating and teaching a course of
are excellent.
instruction to effectively bridge social-economic and cross-cultural digital divides.
He is a team player,
Directed and collaborated with in-house creative studio team in the design and
development of environmental graphics, scenic show elements, stage presentations,
reliable and organized
sound design, set design, marketing collateral, and Web site design.
Jane Fletcher-Saginaw
V.P. Marketing LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER 2006-2007
Commerce Energy, Costa Mesa, CA
Commerce Energy
Creative director for Marketing Department at Fortune 500 Energy Company.
Produced a full spectrum of integrated and branded media campaigns to include:
billboards, gas station pump-top advertisements, display ads, direct mail pieces, bill
inserts, brochures, door hangers, banners, posters, trade show displays and skins,
letterhead, postcards, newsletters, annual reports, Web site graphics, television
commercial productions, animations, multimedia presentations, visual identity
systems, corporate branding guidelines, and templates. Prepare layouts and manage
Jim is an idea person preflight/pre-press file preparation for four-color printing, media formats, proofs,
and press checks.
gifted at taking a concept and
Key Achievements:
generating realistic and unique
Worked directly with CEO and CFO in the production of revenue generating
approaches to marketing,
multimedia presentations for Board of Directors and corporate investors.
cross-promotions, collateral,
Successfully completed marketing and product development projects to fulfill
Web site development, and the million-dollar corporate contracts under extremely tight deadlines.
development and management Created design solutions within a collaborative team effort resulting in a net sales
increase of 43%, and a doubling of gross profit to $57.2 million.
of our cable system s
commercial insertion operation.
MEDIA COORDINATOR 2003 2006
Jim has made numerous contributions LWV Media Services (PCM), Laguna Woods, CA
to increase sales revenue Direct and manage cable television system serving 18,000 subscribers and work
hands-on with Director of Broadband Services, Board of Directors, cable television
Jon Noell networks, agencies, technicians, and community subscribers in the operation of the
cable system. Supervise video server/commercial insertion systems, subscriber-
V.P. Advertising
management systems, customer service call center, cable billing systems, and
Sales & Marketing provided Ad-Sales support, marketing collateral materials, and graphic design
services.
LWV Media Services / PCM
Key Achievements:
Directed best-practice and workflow of cable billing, subscriber management, and
commercial insertion systems resulting in a $150,000 monthly increase in revenue.
Received recognition from Broad Members for contributions in providing strong
creative direction for cable television system logos, strategic marketing sales tools,
sales presentations, Web site development, training manuals, proposals, subject
reports, and media kits.
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INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA, DIGITAL DESIGNER 1996 2003
Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA
I have come to know Jim as a
Producer, Curriculum Developer, Graphic User Interface (GUI) Designer, Video
go-getter who guides his team with Editor, and Programmer of Distance Learning applications utilizing learning
modalities, interactive video elements, and outcome-based educational tools. Key
vision, perseverance, and creative
adviser in the research and development of a division-wide technology plan. Taught
direction. Jim is a multi-talented technology literacy classes to teachers.
individual who is able to comprehend Key Achievements:
difficult tasks. He quickly learns Presentation Specialist for Assistant Superintendent in the creation of compelling
multi-media presentations that consistently inform and persuade LAUSD Board
new authoring tools, develops new
of Directors to vote in compliance with Departmental objectives. Delivered
skills, and immediately applies those audio/visual presentations and exhibits utilizing imaginative design, animation,
photo editing, video production, projection system, props, and professional
skills to the project at hand
media equipment.
Recognized for production of forty educational software applications reaching
Bernardo Sandoval, Ed.D
7,000 annual users throughout L.A. County, and subsequently produced for
Director, Technology Support
commercial use and mass distribution.
DACE, Los Angeles Unified Recipient of Innovation Award for Safety First series incorporating video
streaming with rich media elements.
School District
COMMERCIAL PRODUCER, AD-SALES MEDIA PRODUCTION 1993 1996
Continental Cablevision, Costa Mesa, CA
Producer of quality television advertisements for commercial insertion reaching
77,000 local viewers on more than 25 cable networks including CNN, MTV and
ESPN. Develop marketing presentations, cross-channel promotional campaigns, and
community outreach events.
Jim is able to manage and Key Achievements:
Received special recognition for quality management in all phases of studio and
prioritize tasks. He has proven to
remote television production including: budgeting, contract negotiations,
invest more than expected on
scriptwriting, scheduling, directing talent and production crew, set design,
lighting, video graphics, camera-ready artwork, sound design, and video editing.
numerous occasions. Working well
Increased profits by providing in-house training to employees on video
under pressure, while observing strict
production techniques, and on-site equipment maintenance and repairs.
deadlines, Jim s perseverance and
Education
originality is an asset to any
production team. Social Media Marketing Sessions, 2011, California State University Extension
Multimedia Production Teaching Credential, 2003, California State University,
Jim is organized, detail oriented
Long Beach
and reliable
Macromedia Authorized Certified Training, 2000, Integrity eLearning, Anaheim
Hills, California
Jeffrey Simonson
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Communications, Radio/TV/Film,
Regional Advertising 1992, California State University, Long Beach
Sales Manager
Awards & Affiliations
Continental Cablevision
CSULB Honors Society: Graduated Cum Laude, Dean s Honor List Otis Art
Institute Golden Key Award Winner Macromedia Innovation Award Winner
Orange County Multimedia Association Seal Beach Community Television
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