Graphic Designer

Nicholas J. Maris

**** *. ***** ****** ***** IL *0053 847-***-**** *************@***.***

Objective:

Seeking a challenging position as a graphic designer with a successful and growing company, which will allow me to further utilize my skills.

Education:

Associate Degree from Oakton Community College in Graphic Design completed in 2005.

Work Experience:

FastSigns of Lincolnwood March 2016 - Present

Lincolnwood, IL 847-***-****

•Sign production

•Installation of signs and decals

•Created work orders according to client specifications

•Constructed layouts of client artwork

•Collaborated with design team on various projects

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) June 2015 - October 2015

Schaumburg, IL 847-***-****

•Assisted office personnel

•Printed and entered Weekly Reports into construction finals database

•Completed various projects for construction operations manager

Greek Press Newspaper July 2006-May 2015

Chicago, IL 773-***-****

Technical editor

•Design 16-20 page monthly publication newspaper

•Design 20-24 page holiday editions

•Retouched photos

•Adjust newspaper layout monthly

•Revise and edit articles

•Update weekly website www.greekpressworldwide.com

Freelance Graphic Design January 2006-Present

•Created pamphlets for local business

•Generated flyers

•Designed invitations

•Designed advertisements for publication in local newspapers

Fragias Insurance Group May 2005-August 2005

Palatine, IL 847-***-****

•Designed flyers and tri-fold pamphlets

•Worked on assorted Word and Excel documents

Technical Skills:

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Word Press, Quark Express and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access

Online portfolio nicholasmaris.crevado.com References available upon request

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