Production work, pre-press, graphic designer

william gonzalez

**** ***-*** **. • Apex, NC • **539

Home Phone 919-***-**** • E-MAIL **.**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVES To obtain a lasting position with an established company. It is my goal to

become part of the fabric of that business, and play a key role in its success.

EXPERIENCE Xerox, DOT Print Shop, Raleigh NC – Print Production 01/13 – Present

Printing and production work for various state clients. Jobs varying upon clients

needs, brochures, booklets and other collateral.

Big Idea Design Studio, Apex NC – Graphic Artist 06/08 – Present

Freelance work for various clients. Work done form concept to production.

Corporate identity and logos, brochures, and other collateral.

Apex Signs, Apex NC – Graphic Artist 06/11 – 06/12

Hired as the graphic designer, then ran the business for many months. Graphic

design, production, and installation. Designed wraps, cut and weeded lettering.

Use of Mimaki and Roland printers.

All Things Media, Raleigh NC – Senior Graphic Artist 04/09 – 08/10

Designed logos and corporate image pieces, instruction manuals, and

magazines for various companies.

United Printing Inc., Raleigh NC – Pre-Production Artist 06/08 – 04/09

Pre-flighting and troubleshooting files to prepare them for press. Used In-

Design to layout gang runs, output jobs to imagesetter to create plates.

Graphic Avenues, New York NY – Senior Graphic Artist 05/00 – 06/08

Designed packaging for various Colgate brands, designed all Colgate licensed

character art for kids products globally.

SKILLS Proficient in Windows and Macintosh environments, graphic applications

(Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark, InDesign, etc.), pre-press work, print-

production, and licensed character management. Experienced in sign making

methods, large format printing, and sign production.

EDUCATION AAS, Advertising Art and Design

SUNY @ Farmingdale, Farmingdale, NY 11722

References furnished upon request.

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