To whom, it may concern

Hi,

I am seeking a full-time Graphic De-

sign position. At the present time I

work within two graphic design po-

sitions, in addition to working vari-

ous freelance positions. I have a

passion for the art industry. I am a

quick and cost effective thinker in

print production. I excel in Adobe

Suites and Office knowledge as

well as possessing effective leader-

ship skills. I have over 11 years ex-

perience in studio and commercial

photography and graphics arts to

complement both skills. I am able

to complete anything from a 240

page catalog to a simple full page

ad project from start-to-finish. I am

confident I would be a great asset

to your team and would like to

thank you for reviewing my en-

closed resume. Thank you for your

time and consideration. I look for-

ward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

John Lepien

JOHN LEPIEN

acs5sp@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 805-***-****

Johnathan Arron Toshiro Lepien

2120 Abbott Street • Oxnard, CA 93033 • Cell: 805-***-**** Objective: To secure a long-term position in which the application of my well-rounded knowledge and skills in management, sales, and marketing will contribute to the overall efficiency of an organization.

Technical skills: A high-caliber professional with over 15 years practical experience in a solid successful direct sales industry, capable of maintaining and closing, effective in working alone or as a cooperative team member.

*Fluent speaker and average reader of Japanese

*MS Office for Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook

*Over 15 year professional photography experience

*Adobe Suites, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Ad & Catalog Marketing

*Amazon and E-commerce ground up work, start to finish. Skills

*Experienced Show Event Coordinator

*Effective Management, Organizational & Communication Skills

*Mechanically Inclined, R&R, Metal Fabricator

*Welding Skills MIG, TIG, and Heli Arc

Education: Oxnard College

01/99-12/01 Associate of Arts Degree

Courses Covered:

General Education requirements completed.

06/95 Hueneme High School

Completion of High School Diploma, while enrolled in the ROP program for Welding and Automotive Courses

Work Experience:

Zero Gravity® Windscreens

05/09-Current Marketing Manager, Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Show Events Manager Establish year-to-date marketing ad/cost/direction. Fulfill needed show flyers and banners. Create bi-weekly press releases, e-mail news, and product tech articles. Create apparel unique to the market and branding. Created over 500 photography/web images for web use. Start-to-finish management and creation of time sensitive ads that are current and trendy. Create various graphic work, ads, and e-mail marketing flyers, full-page ads, vector art silk- screen work, and complex instructional technical guides. Responsible for smart purchasing through various print sources, creating new product ideas, and outsourcing private label products. Create and designed E-commerce site with over 5,000 SKU data inputs. Created and developed Amazon relations for our top 100 products. JIMS® Machining

06/09-Current (Part Time)

06/07-05/09 (Full Time) Marketing Manager, Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Show Event Manager

Gather info and collaborate with several work departments, spearhead information to build 220 page catalog, flyers, and other marketing tactics. Works closely with Harley-Davidson® marketing sector in a cooperative engine program, marketing prints provided for proofs and approvals. Create bi-weekly press releases, e-mail news, and product tech articles. Assists technical writing for instructional sheets for the end-user and installation dealers communicated by paper prints or PDF. Create complex price guides, formulas, and coordinate instructional guides that ensure product knowledge for sales and end-user. Start- to-finish management in creating time sensitive catalogs with over 600 products. Complete photography/graphic work, start-to-finish ads, e-mail marketing flyers, full-page ads, vector art silk-screen work, and simplified instructional technical guides. Galfer Braking Systems

08/05-06/07 Lead Dealer Development, Technical Advisor, Graphic and Photography Manager Responsible for making cold calls. Maintained over 75 accounts. Technical advisor for the end-user and installation dealers communicated by phone or by e-mail. Created complex price guides, formulas, and coordination of instruction guides that ensure product knowledge for sales and end-user. Composed start-to-finish ads and e-mail marketing flyers, full page ads, a 28 page catalog, and simplified instructional and technical guides. Johnathan Arron Toshiro Lepien

2120 Abbott Street • Oxnard, CA 93033 • Cell: 805-***-**** RPS Performance Products Inc.

01/03- 04/05 Sales Manager, Technical Advisor, Marketing, Graphic and Photography Manager. Responsible for marketing innovative product designs that allowed the company to go from an average player to a major player in the industry. Started with zero customers, built the customer base to over 70 active clients by successfully marketing the product, through trade shows, phone sales, and generating advertisements to endorse products. Motivated clients to purchase and promote the products. Created professional art work, within strict time confines, from start-to-finish resulting in increased profits. Technical advisor for the end- user and installation dealers. Implemented policy procedures and controls to ensure product integrity such as MAP pricing and jobber price lists. Increased company yearly sales gross to 1.2 million per year.

ToggeMotor555

09/02-02-09 Owner / Sales / Marketing.

Extensive practical hands-on management of a small business. Maintained over 20 accounts. Sales of automotive accessory products, able to bring in 35%- 75% profit margin for the company. Streamlined products to target small businesses in a niche market. Researched market price points. Composed start-to-finish ad and e-mail marketing flyers, full page ads, and simplified instructional technical guides. SPW Inc.

09/98-09/02 Lead Sales Associate, Purchaser, Technical Advisor and Event Marketing Manager. Cold calls. Maintenance of over 75 active accounts. Translated instruction manuals from Japanese to English. Introduced new product lines to the company. Event coordinator and attendee of import shows. Technical Advisor to retail and dealer accounts when needed for assistance in using products. Computer skills consisted of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Quickbooks, Fox Bat Dos and the FoxPro Accounting System. Created complex price guides, formulas, and coordinated over 5000 sku parts. Increased yearly sales gross to 1.9 million per year.

Tire Pro’s

05/97-10/98 Assistant Manager and Alignment Technician Managed employees, maintained wholesale accounts, and provided customer service. Before becoming assistant manager I was the alignment technician and was able to maintain or exceed the alignment quota per week.

Super Shops Inc.

11/95-05/97 Sales

Developed good relations with clients, maintained wholesale and retail accounts, and provided customer service. Achieved the highest award in sales twice within a company of 169 stores and over 400 salesmen. Became certified as a BF Goodrich Tire Specialist. References: Provided upon request

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