Graphic Designer/Production Artist

DANIEL BUXBAUM

*** *********, ********* *******, ******** 60004

847-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***

Objective: I'm a highly motivated that's willing to take on any challenge put in my direction.I'm adaptable, and used to wearing many hats of the office environment. I have strong customer service skills, excellent phone etiquette, strong design skills(from the creative aspect to the technical side), and have seasoned production chops. I would be absolutely thrilled to contribute my skills and experience to your

company.

Field

Experience:

Contract work - 2005-2014

Design company logos, catalogs, pamphlets, leaflets, brochures, photo

retouching, flyers, business cards, coupons, photographs, posters, inserts, banners,

etc.

Zip Fitness - Arlington Heights

December 2014- Present

Front Receptionist/Sales

Tasks include answering phones, answering customers questions, taking

customers on tours, reviewing marketing collateral, and signing people up to the

gym.

Par Golf Supply inc. - Schaumburg IL

January 2014 - July 2014

Graphic Designer/Print Operator

Ran a laser engraver, and a direct jet laser printer to print client artwork onto golf

balls, poker chips, quarter markers, divot fixers, aluminum bag tags and other

substrates. Other obligations included client artwork management(artwork

creation from concept and recreation), PMS color conversion, customer service,

and inventory. Created web graphics for the company website, and made email

blast graphics.

Oakley Sign & Graphics - Des Plaines IL

March 2012 - December 2012

Graphic Designer

Created, designed, laid out, color separated, and prepared production style, very

detailed artwork to wide format digital printers, offset printing presses, and screen

printers. in a cross platform, multi-project deadline driven environment. Had

heavy customer service obligations.

SaddleOnline - Elk Grove Village IL

May 2011 - July 2011

Contractor

Designed the company logo, catalog, talked with customers on the phone, shot

photographs for company products using studio lighting, post photo editing, and

posted product onto E-bay. Collaborated with other designers to quickly create

advertisements.

Andrews products - Mt. Prospect, IL

December 2005 - July 2008

Contractor

Designed, and created business flyers, brochures, and laid out a monthly product

book.

Program

Experience: Expert knowledge using Adobe CS Suite, Corel Draw, Microsoft Office Suite,

cross platform, Onyx ripping software, setting up artwork for wide format

printing systems including Roland, Inca, Mimaki, universal systems laser

engraver, direct jet color systems, and exceptional photography skills.

Education: Buffalo Grove High School

1999-2003

Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago

BA in Visual Communications

2003-2006

References:

Available upon request.

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