Objective
To obtain the position of a Desktop Publisher and to apply the
knowledge and experiences gained for the benefits of the present
position.
Summary
Twenty nine years of experience in desktop publishing, and
graphic design
Strengths
. Excellent technological and problem solving skills
. Exceptional ability to initiate, build, and maintain
successful client relationships
. Sales proposal development and execution
. Solution based strategic thinking
. Ability to learn new technologies quickly
. Business acumen
. Adept at identifying and qualifying potential business
opportunities
. Team player and collaborator
. Ability to work independently in a fast paced, continually
changing environment
Professional Experience
INFINITE INK (2001 to Present)
Graphic Design and Printing
Title: Owner
Description: Responsible for all design and layout projects
Responsibilities: ( Design and layout materials for
publications, newsletters, presentations,
yearbooks, brochures and business packages, and
technical publications
. Create PowerPoint slides for design and
printing
. Collaborate with client on project
specifications
. Develop, price, and present proposals to
clients
. Manage vendor relationships
DESKTOP TECHNIQUES (1984 to 2001)
Graphic Design and Printing
Title: Owner
Description: Responsible for all aspects of business operation
Responsibilities: ( Designed and Desktop Publishing jobs for
GE Motorola publications for installation and
maintenance manuals for police mobile radio
units
. Project manager for all new and existing
clients
. Ability to build and secure client
relationships
. Built and maintained a client base of 200
clients
Technology
Software Applications
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Acrobat Professional, CorelDRAW, Microsoft
Publisher
Operating Systems
Macintosh and PC
Community Service
Blacksburg High School
Develop and conduct training for high school students in
graphic software applications, design techniques, and
layout of various school publications
Virginia Tech
Advise Interior Design, Graphic Design, and Landscape
Architecture students in the design and layout of course
projects
References
Lisa Watkeys, Learning Specialist, ACS Inc. a Xerox
Corporation
3613 Woodholme Drive
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Jason Baldwin, Inside Account Specialist,
Advanced Logic Industries, Inc.
206 Roosevelt Avenue
Radford, VA 24141
Lorraine Plemmons, Senior Administrative Assistant,
Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad
200 Progress Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060