Graphic Designer Design

Joseph K. Nolan

** ******** **., *** *****

Garfield, NJ 07026

973-***-**** mobile • 973-***-**** fax

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

http://www.coroflot.com/photodok

Graphic Designer

Energetic and highly skilled professional in computer graphics and photography with proven performance and

experience. I have used my expertise in Adobe Photoshop to restore and create the artwork displayed in the

lobby of the Prudential Center; the home of the New Jersey Devils. I have also used both Photoshop and

Illustrator to create repeating patterns used in the production of wall paper and fabric. I have also designed the

floats for WXTV-41 for multicultural parades in Manhattan. There were several big named corporations that I

have provided design work for, including M&M/Mars, Cadburry Adams, Pfizer and many others.

Objective: Dedicated team player seeking employment as a graphic designer.

Core strengths include:

• Graphic Design on Macintosh systems

• Expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

• Creative and Logical Problem Solving

• Color Management utilizing Monaco Systems and creating an ICC workflow

Computer Skills:

Adobe® Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, GoLive; Quark; Final Cut Pro; Monaco Color Systems; Solidworks

Graphic Design Experience

Graphic Designer, Ace Reprographics, (2012 - Present)

Design vehicle wraps for Auto Chameleon, Window Graphics, Displays, Banners, Vinyl Cut-outs for clientel like

Stryker, Banana King, Kontos and many others. Workflow relies heavily on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,

InDesign and Acrobat.

Freelancer, (2000 - Present)

Illustrator for a Surgical Instrument Manufacturer, Create 3D drawings based from supplied CADS; web design;

fine art reproductions; retouching; studio photography; videography, editing and packaging design; books and

book covers; posters; slide presentations and Pre-Press

Computer Graphics Specialist, Technical Photography, Inc., Fairfield, NJ ('98 - '00, '02 – Dec. 2010)

Create and complete, start to finish, high quality murals as large as 8x10 feet used for parades, trade shows and

signage, as well as producing duratrans and reflective art. Proven excellence in restoration of old photographs

and art, as well as cosmetic retouching. Experience with fine art reproduction, high resolution drum scanning,

digital film output, and both traditional analog and digital prints. Experience with color theory and color

management utilizing Monaco Systems and Colorsync ICC profiles.

CAG Design Studios,

Mechanical Artist/Graphic Inspector, Hackettstown, NJ (2000-2002)

Create press ready webs utilizing Illustrator and Freehand, for use with packaging products for many high

volume clients in the food and drug industry as well as the computer industry. Used valuable experience with

color correction and retouching to take on the conceptual work and make it pliable for the finishing industry.

Excelled to the point where responsibilities included meeting with clients to discuss their industry needs and to

execute solutions for time sensitive product delivery. These clients included M&M/Mars, Wyeth, and PNY

Technologies.

Education

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Currently enrolled, working towards BFA with a concentration in Industrial Design

Sussex County Community College, Newton, NJ

Associates in Applied Science, Graphic Design (2001)

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

1994-95, Fine Art Photography, 2 dimensional design, Creative Problem Solving

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