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Design Graphic Designer

Location:
Flint, MI
Posted:
March 05, 2013

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Graphic designer, art director and sometimes photographer specializing in pre-press, print & advertising design based in Grand Blanc, MI.

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Description:

I am a hard-working, driven creative professional, who is always looking for a new challenge, and thrives in a highly creative and competitive environment. I have three years experience in the publication/advertising design industry, which has taught me that hard work and a keen sense for good design, along with exceptional communication skills are everything in this industry. I have the ability to work with those around me to make my clients advertising and layout dreams become a reality, all while following strict deadlines.

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Relevant Work Experience

Paragon Reproductions, Inc

Art Director

March 2011 Present

Paragon Reproductions, Inc

Graphic Designer

February 2008 March 2011

As advertising designer for Paragon, my responsibilties are primarily to handle any and all print advertising that we do with the following national publications: Autabuy, Vette Magazine, Corvette Fever, Corvette Enthusiast, Corvette Magazine, NCRS Driveline and Corvette/Chevy Trader. I work in conjunction with the ad reps for these magazines to make sure that all deadlines are met, and that the advertisements with these publications look as professional, and are reproduced accurately, meeting all mechanical guidelines. I am also responsible for all part photography for Paragon which goes into the three catalogs which they produce on a yearly basis, as well as the pre-press and production work on one of the three catalogs. Additional duties which I am responsible for maintaining and promoting the company s various social media channels. I work within very tight deadlines at times in a high paced work environment.

Media Engine LLC

Graphic Designer

May 2007 January 2008

As the sole graphic designer for Media Engine, I was responsible for the development and evolution of the company s new sixty-eight page product, Great Lakes Poker & Gaming Magazine. I worked closely with the editor and other members of the company to make the magazine concept a reality. My responsibilities included, all pre-press production work, all layout and design of the entire publication and all contracted design work, such as ads, solicited by the company.

Mott Community College

Computer Lab Assistant

January 2007 May 2007

Worked in the main graphic design lab on campus, as well as the secondary lab, helping students with Abobe Creative Suite products as well as basic trouble shooting on Mac OS X computer systems.

Technical Skills

Adobe Photoshop (CS/CS2/CS3/CS5)

Adobe InDesign (CS/CS2/CS3/CS5)

Adobe Illustrator (CS/CS2/CS3)

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Operating Systems

Windows & Mac OS X

Education

Charles Stewart Mott Community College

Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design

Honors and Awards

Graduated with honors (3.3 GPA) from Mott Community College May 2007

Received silver award Fall Semester 2006 for Publication Design for Print

Recieved gold award Winter Semester 2007 for Publication Design for the Web

Recieved silver award Winter Semester 2007 for Self-Promotion and Portfolio

Numerous works shown in Mott Community College Student Show from 2003-2007

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