Manager Graphic Designer

Nicholas A. Valle

*** ****** ****** ****

Northport, NY 11768

Telephone 631-***-**** {please leave a message}

*************@*******.***

links to portfolio: www.facebook.com/nickvalle2013

OBJECTIVE: Senior Graphic Designer, Art Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in many programs, multitasking and efficiency. Organized and

works well in a group environment or alone. Personable and professional

in handling clients, vendors and fellow employees.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute

SKILLS

I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS6, Illustrator CS6, InDesign CS6,

Quark Xpress, Illustrator, Streamline, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint,

Fireworks, Acrobat, Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver. I also have experience

in digital retouching such as silhouetting, cleaning, and adding

backgrounds. I excel at problem solving techniques. I am functional in

both Mac & P.C. formats and am familiar with uploading to and from FTP

servers.

EMPLOYMENT

2007-Present . Graphic Designer/Production Manager, Minuteman Press of

Huntington

. Oversee the production of a project from concept to printed material.

. Maintain close relations with clients in order to ensure job

satisfaction.

. Problem-solving on multitude of jobs, each varying in levels of

difficulty.

. Work fast and efficiently with close deadlines and quick turnaround.

. Work closely with printing vendors in order to maintain quality and

timely products.

. Work on all stages of printing production from concept to pre- press.

2008 - Present . Freelance Graphic Designer, Valle Designs

. Freelance on different projects

2006-2007 . Freelance Graphic Designer, The Creative Group

. Freelance on different projects for various companies.

Oct 2006-Dec 2006 . Freelance Graphic Designer, Color Graphics Press

. Worked on various catalogs and ads from comps to client approved layouts.

1996-2005 . Graphic Designer/Production Manager, Graphic Impressions

. Oversee the production of a project from concept to printed material.

. Maintain close relations with clients in order to ensure job

satisfaction.

. Work closely with printing vendors in order to maintain quality and

timely products.

. Work on all stages of printing production from concept to pre- press.

. Freelance on special projects since October 2005.

1992-2006 . Freelance Graphic Designer, Campos Studios

. Creation of logos, brochures and office stationery

REFERENCES

Personal - Kim Moran, 631-***-****

Personal - Sherry Walker, 520-***-****

Professional - Jeanette Johnston, Production Manager, 631-***-****

Professional - Michelle Young, 631-***-****

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