Paul Schloemer
Graphic Designer - Technology Specialist
Madison, WI
***********@*****.*** - 608-***-****
** ***** ** ** ******** and software troubleshooting experience. Friendly, Flexible, and, Proactive.
Successful customer service experience. Flair for creativity and design. Extensive internet and social media
experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer
Schloemer Designs - Madison, WI - August 2013 to Present
Responsibilities
Freelance Graphic Design for local Small businesses and non profit organizations.
Accomplishments
Created Event flyers,Handbills, for a local non profit activist run organization with outstanding reviews from
customers on the design work.
Tasks
Staying with theme of the organization while sending proofs to the customer, they then ask for edits and
changes until the customer is satisfied. Customer Satisfaction is my number one priority.
Skills Used
Adobe Creative suite. Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop CS5
Graphic Designer ( Contractor )
Viking Cue Manufacturing LLC - Middleton, WI - October 2013 to November 2013
Responsibilities
Image and content transfer from existing Joomla website into new Big Commerce website, Image creation
using Adobe Photoshop, In-design. HTML / CSS editing to Big Commerce website to change colors and button
configurations.
IT support when needed onsite when needed
Skills Used
HTML, CSS, Adobe Creative suite CS5 software.
Graphic Designer Intern
Viking Cue Manufacturing LLC - Madison, WI - April 2013 to June 2013
Under the direction of the Creative Director. Created assembly instructions for eXact Shot dealer display
in Adobe Indesign. Revised confidential dealer price guide. Assisted Creative director with photography of
products, also helped with various office tasks.
IT Subcontractor
Go 2 IT - Ohio - 2010 to 2013
Subcontrator for various IT jobs.Hardware and software upgrades
IT Subcontractor
Smart Source - Chicago, IL - 2010 to 2012
Subcontactor IT Hardware and Software refresh projects for various clients
Technology Consultant
Geek World LLC - Madison, WI - May 2008 to March 2010
Responsibilities
Customer support, Technology Specialist, Residential and small business computer and IT support where
and when needed. Virus / Malware removal, Set up new technology, transfer data from existing storage onto
new hardware when needed. Removal of old systems and hardware sent to recycling when necessary. Set
up wireless and wired small networks using routers, hubs, modems ( cable and dsl ), replaced hardware in
existing computers as needed. Help Desk tier 1, 2, 3 support.
Accomplishments
made people happy and productive when they rely on the computers for their jobs.
Skills Used
Abilities to troubleshoot and repair technology in a timely manner.
Machine Operator
Kleen Test Products - Port Washington, WI - 1999 to 2001
Operated High Speed textile fabric machines that made a cross fold product. Machines included were Hayssen,
Llpack, and Doboy which are capable of producing various wet wipe household products for the everyday
consumer. Products included Avon, Lever 2000, Unilever, Windex, and Pledge. Setting up and Tearing
down the machine between jobs and runs was essential for high quality products. Quality assurance checks
periodically throughout job progress.
Screen Press Operator - Teamcenter Assistant
Serigraph Inc - West Bend, WI - 1998 to 2000
Certified Eclipse Screen press operator, knowledge of the screen printing process, Inks, screen reclaims.
Printed on various products with graphic overlays for functional and informative uses.
Finishing Technician
Quad Graphics Inc - Hartford, WI - 1995 to 1998
Finishing Technician, Pocket feeder on Saddle stitchers, Sitma Mailers, and Perfect Binders.
Duties included watching the product on the machines to watch for defects. Down piling the product onto skids
for shipping while placing labels in proper locations for scanners.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Herzing University - Madison, WI
2011 to 2013
Associates in Applied Science in Computer Systems Administration Specialist
Madison College - Madison, WI
2008 to 2010
Technical Specialist Diploma in Computer Help Desk Support Specialist
Madison College - Madison, WI
2006 to 2008
SKILLS
Graphic Design, HTML, Adobe creative suite, Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, CSS, Dreamweaver,
Hardware, Software, Web Design
LINKS
http://www.schloemerdesigns.com
AWARDS
Deans List
2013
Herzing University x3
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skill Set
Malware removal, Anti-Virus software
Access, Windows Server, Linux, Windows ( All )
Microsoft Office, Adobe creative suite, Open Office, Exchange, Email, Paint.Net,Notepad ++, Wireshark
Design
HTML, HTML5, XHTML, CSS, Illustrator, InDesign,
Flash, JQuery, Action Script, Photoshop
Hardware
Motherboards, Memory, CPU, GPU, LCD, LED,
Web Cameras, Printers, Scanners, Routers,
Switches, Hubs, Servers, PC, Laptops, Wireless,
USB, HDMI, Sound Cards, Cat 5e, Ethernet,
Video Game consoles