MICHAEL J. KOPALA

630-***-**** (cell) • acxzmq@r.postjobfree.com • Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

SUMMARY

Independent Fine Artist currently specializing in Giclee (Digital) Prints. Motifs include fantasy-based art. Former U.S. Marine, honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant (E-5) EDUCATION

C.P.C.U. (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) - Industry Equivalent to a M.B.A in Insurance B.S. Business and Management, High Honors - Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago IL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Fine Artist Sep 2011 – Aug 2015

Bloomingdale, IL

As an artist, my Online presence includes a Business Facebook Page and a professional store on ETSY, and a second store on Fine Art America.

Additionally, I am experienced in the traditional art mediums of pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, pastel chalks and oils (utilizing the time-honored method of 'Painting by Values').

Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of digital still cameras (and related 'digital darkroom' software).

Experienced in Graphic Commercial Art including creating posters, indoor/outdoor signs, menus, postcards, banners, business cards, flyers and newsletters.

Programs and Systems: Microsoft Systems, Adobe Photoshop Elements, NIK Color Effects Pro, Snap Art 3

(Alien Skin), Wacom Drawing Tablet and Dragon Natural Speaking Software.

Professional Artistic Accomplishments: Created Box Designs for Monster Wax Trading Cards, the only Trading Card Company that utilizes all original art. Additionally, I have also produced multiple 'three- dimensional' (Lenticular Cards) for this company. I produce 3.5-inch rounds magnets and buttons all based upon my original art. The images are made on my printer and then attached to the metal shells by means of a hand operated, heavy-duty 'American Button' Press.

Co-wrote and Co-produced a Professional Play ('Theater of Souls'), at the 'Village Players Theater' in Oak Park, IL (a Professional Non-Equity Theater). Additionally, was responsible for creating all printed marketing/promotional materials, including posters, flyers, etc. Survey Clerk Mar 2016 – Sep 2016

U.S. Census Bureau, Oak Brook, IL

Survey Clerk for the 'Current Population Survey' for the US Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office.

The survey determines the unemployment rates for the country. The office was responsible for conducting surveys for a seven state area. Major duties include customer service in assisting the hundreds of Field Representatives and their Supervisors to help them accomplish their task. My Health-e Vet Representative Sep 2015 – Feb 2016 Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL

Served as the My Health-e Vet Representative signing up hundreds of veterans to the website.

Provide courteous and efficient services to veterans and other eligible participants in promoting and demonstrating the features of My HealtheVet on-line program (to keep track of their health care).