Kurt Holsinger

*** ****** ***** ****, **********, IL 60538

Phone: 630-***-**** E-Mail: acxwpg@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

I am a graphic designer / prepress specialist with over 20 years of experience in the newspaper and print industry. I have worked extensively with marketing and advertising professionals, clients and staff at all levels in a corporate environment.

Skills

Proficient on both Mac and Windows-based platforms. Superior working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc. Intermediate skills in HTML, CSS and Flash. Demonstrated ability to assimilate new knowledge, skills and proficiencies.

Experience

Madden Communications 2013 - Present

Graphic Production Artist (Production Designer)

• Exclusively serving our MillerCoors client on Madden’s InHaus Team

• Reconfiguration and customization of client-supplied master artwork for various POS elements, includes Litho, OFG and Digital, Corrugate Display pieces and specialty items such as Glassware, Wearables (TShirts, hats, etc.), Neon and LED signs, Embossed metal tackers and various branded elements that help enhance our client's market presence.

Gjovik Auto Group/Ades Marketing 2013 - Present

Creative Director

• Design, layout, proof and prep for up to 4 ROP full page print version auto ads per week for publication. Sun Times Media / Aurora Beacon News / Joliet Herald News 1997 - 2013 Graphic Designer / Digital Technician

• Managed complete life cycles from conception through design and production of print and multi-media advertising projects.

• Partnered with sales representatives and clients to ascertain client specifications and branding requirements.

• Collaborated with Editorial, Production and Pagination staff to coordinate layout allocation as well as working with agencies and vendors to ensure timely receipt of ad materials under strict daily deadlines.

• Mentored junior staff on design aesthetics and technical processes.

Education

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle

Bachelor of Arts, English Language, Literature/Letters

Portfolio: http://kurtholsinger.wix.com/portfolio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-holsinger

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