JUSTIN SHARTZER

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acvjnm@r.postjobfree.com ● www.be.net/justinshartzer July 1, 2016

Dear hiring managers,

I am an award-winning graphic designer with over six years of professional experience. I was excited to learn of the opportunity to apply for the position of Graphic Designer II at the University of Louisville. My skills and accomplishments make me the ideal candidate for this position. I have performed a variety of essential marketing and design roles including graphic design, layout, copy editing and multimedia management. I have developed expertise in Adobe Creative Suite programs, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, on both Mac and PC platforms.

In my current position as Copy Editor, I utilize my keen sense of design and attention to detail to ensure the highest quality product free of error is produced on a daily basis in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. A high degree of organization, flexibility and an ability to work with and manage a team of others is essential to my success in this position. By bringing my strong design aesthetic to bear on the design process, I am able to create lively, engaging readership experiences that appeal to diverse audiences. You will see upon review of my resume that with my combination of skills and experience, I am the ideal candidate for filling the position of Graphic Designer II at the University of Louisville. Examples of my work may be found on my Behance profile at www.be.net/justinshartzer. I look forward to discussing how I can be a valuable asset to your team. Thank you for your time and consideration. Most sincerely,

Justin Shartzer

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JJUSTIN USTIN SHARTZER S HARTZER

1488 Webb Road, Irvington, KY 40146 ● 270-***-**** acvjnm@r.postjobfree.com ● www.be.net/justinshartzer Career Highlights

• Winner of multiple Kentucky Press Association awards.

• Led a team to redesign and establish a consistent design standard for a local community newspaper.

• Utilized process improvement practices toward implementing cost control changes and inventory management, resulting in annualized savings in excess of $20,000. Leveraged gained knowledge to exercise preventive maintenance, resulting in equipment savings exceeding $15,000.

• Authored multiple efficiency-based processes, resulting in increased productivity in completing equipment/supply orders. Reduced order development time by 60%. Work Experience

Copy Editor, The News-Enterprise, Elizabethtown, KY February 2015 - Present

• Layout, design and manage the production of newspaper pages for weekly and daily newspapers.

• Integrate story copy and graphic elements to achieve aesthetic synergy.

• Create and manipulate graphics and images for print and online publication using industry standard software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.

• Proof and edit stories for content, clarity and organization. Ensure adherence to AP standards.

• Create engaging, informative headlines to catch the attention of readers.

• Independently read and analyze story copy to determine graphic elements needed to support the text.

• Consider format, typography, size and color while integrating layout elements.

• Effectively prioritize and multi-task to meet strict production deadlines.

• Use custom content management system to organize and format stories for web publication. Graphic Designer, The News-Enterprise, Elizabethtown, KY September 2014 - February 2015

• Discuss requirements, keynote ideas, target audience and other pertinent information concerning the objectives and creative development and advertising strategy of projects with clients and team members.

• Utilize knowledge of contemporary advertising design, including skills in typography, photography and color harmony, in the design of four-color process and grayscale newspaper advertisements in a fast-paced, team environment. Create an appropriate visual style for the project based on the target audience.

• Research and become knowledgeable of a wide range of advertising subject matter.

• Modify and edit photographs using Photoshop.

Paginator/Copy Editor-in-training, Paxton Media Group, Owensboro, KY June 2013 - August 2014

• Layout and design newspaper pages for multiple daily newspapers across the United States.

• Read and analyze story copy for content, clarity and organization.

• Review proofs for correctness, grammar, spelling, compliance to guidelines and adherence to AP standards.

• Follow directions and work in a fast-paced, team environment.

• Manage a small team of paginators to meet deadlines and production goals.

• Monitor wire feeds and select pertinent stories to fill news pages. Graphic Designer/Reporter, The Meade County Messenger, Brandenburg, KY March 2012 - June 2013

• Design newspaper advertisements in a fast-paced, team environment while determining an appropriate visual style for the project based on the target audience.

• Discuss requirements and pertinent information concerning the objectives and development of projects with clients and team members.

• Modify and edit photographs using Photoshop for advertisements and display in the newspaper.

• Maintain and catalog images and advertisements and build a system to store and back up files.

• Layout and design newspaper pages.

• Manage social media including planning, editing and managing posts; interacting with users; initiating, developing and managing programs and promotions.

• Design and produce promotional materials.

• Effectively prioritize and multi-task.

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• Report and photograph local events and write articles. Warehouse Manager, Taylor Pharmacy, Hardinsburg, KY August 2011 - March 2012

• Apply leadership, management and analysis skills to improve processes, contain and reduce costs.

• Deliver home medical supplies to patients and provide front line customer service.

• Clean and sterilize durable medical equipment. Recognize potential situations for infection and minimize risk of cross contamination by adhering to aseptic techniques of handling medical supplies and equipment.

• Inspect, assemble, and package medical supplies/equipment.

• Effectively manage inventory control of durable medical equipment, including tracking stock levels daily, monitor storage and shelf-life characteristics and negotiating favorable pricing and supply contracts. Asst. Manager/Driver, Snappy Tomato Pizza, Campbellsville, KY February 2010 - August 2011

• Direct line supervisor of store employees.

• Manage cash flow, bookkeeping, conflict resolution and provide customer service.

• Plan, design and print graphic illustrations, signs and promotional materials. Production Assistant, WLCU, Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY August 2006 - August 2009

• Integrate sound, visual effects and video footage to edit and produce high quality television and web broadcasts including television shows, live event coverage and advertising spots.

• Audio-Visual Equipment operator of cameras, microphones, mixers, graphics systems and remotely operated cameras.

• Producing and directing in-studio and on-location shoots.

• Equipment and computer diagnostics, repair and maintenance, including Mac and Windows-based servers; design and duplicate CDs and DVDs.

Volunteer Experience

Assistant Event Coordinator, Via Colori Street Painting Festival, Elizabethtown, KY Octobers 2015 - Present

• Develop, design and implement social media campaigns for an annual street painting festival to benefit foster children which draws over 15,000 attendees.

• Recruit and coordinate guests and exhibitors for the festival.

• Coordinate projects, budgets and deadlines with suppliers and specialists. Education

Bachelors of Science in Art, Minor in Psychology, Honors Scholar, Campbellsville University December 2009 Awards

2015 Kentucky Press Association Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers

• Second Place - Best Graphic; General Excellence – Daily Class 2 – The News-Enterprise 2014 Kentucky Press Association Advertising Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers

• Second Place - Creative Use of the Newspaper/Newspaper promotion. 2013(a) Kentucky Press Association Advertising Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers

• First Place - Agriculture/Lawn and Garden; First Place – Furniture; First Place - Political Advertising; First Place - Holiday Greeting; Second Place - Furniture; Second Place - Professional Services; Third Place - Agriculture/Lawn and Garden; Honorable Mention - Financial Eagle Scout, Lincoln Trail District, Lincoln Heritage Council, June 2006 Activities and Affiliations

• National Eagle Scout Association (NESA), member

• Committee Member, Troop 95, Lincoln Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America References

• Jodi Holloway, Copy Desk Chief, Paxton Media, 270-***-****, acvjnm@r.postjobfree.com

• Rachel Ford, Copy Editor, Paxton Media, 304-***-****, acvjnm@r.postjobfree.com

• Angela Dennis, Owner, Fringe Photography Studio, 704-***-****, acvjnm@r.postjobfree.com

• Jamie Barnes, Graphic Designer, Landmark Media, 270-***-****, acvjnm@r.postjobfree.com Shartzer, 3

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