Graphic Designer Design
Resume:
RODNEY C. OWENS
St. Louis, MO *****
Email: ***********@*************.***
Opportunity… Motivation…. Achievement! These are three strong ideas, which have led me to your organization. I would like to express a sincere interest in finding out more about becoming an integral part of your company. I am confident I will make a significant contribution to your organization. What makes me different from other applicants?
Self motivated, dependable and outgoing with the ability to work individually with minimal supervision
Demonstrate the importance of good analytical and organization skills
The ability to follow instructions and provide accurate documentation on all work.
Advocate for education, opportunity, and hard work
Enclosed is my resume, which provides additional information about my experiences and education. I may be reached at the address and phone number above. I will be glad to make myself available for an interview to discuss how my qualifications would be consistent with your needs. I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration.
Please visit the following
http://remedygraphix.com/
Cordially,
Rodney C. Owens
Design Software: Microsoft Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Publisher, Adobe Creative Cloud: Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Bridge, Contribute, Dreamweaver, Encore, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, ColdFusion, Quark Express, Corel Suite, Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, Hubspot, Pardot/Salesforce, OpenCart, ZOHO, Model-Glue
Applications: MAC OS, Win 10, Win 7, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, Netscape, FireFox, Google
Chrome, GroupWise 5.2, Four 51, HTML4, HTML5, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, ASP.net, AS3.0,
PHP, Javascript, JQuery, CSS, Bootstrap, GIT, DotNetNuke
Hardware: MAC, PC, Video cards, Sound Cards, Graphic Cards, Network cards, Motherboards, Modems, SCSI/ IDE
Hard Drives, Keyboards, Monitors, Printers, Digital Camera, Scanners
REMEDY GRAPHIX St. Louis, MO. February 2000-Present
www.remedygraphix.com
Freelance Graphic Designer/ Web Designer/ Web Developer
Responsible For:
Production of Graphic Design, Web Design/Development, Wordpress, Joomla, html5, Adobe Cloud and Illustration
Client Negotiations
Project Scheduling
Multi-Media Presentations, Advertising Art, Corporate Identity, Brochures and
Business Cards/Stationery
Animation Design
E-Blast Design (Strategy and Execution)
Copy-editing and Proofreading
ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCE OPTIONS INC/ST. LOUIS CONVENTION CENTER/JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
St. Louis, MO April 2022-August-2022
www.aroptions.com
Print/Graphic Specialist
Responsible For:
Print Production of Graphic Design Posters, Flyers, Mail and etc.
Mail Distillation
Project Scheduling
Multi-Media Presentations, Advertising Art, Corporate Identity, Brochures and
Business Cards/Stationery
Animation Design
E-Blast Design (Strategy and Execution)
Copy-editing and Proofreading
GABRIEL GROUP Bridgeton, MO. December 2021- April 2022
wwwgabrielgroup.com
Digital Printing Specialist
Responsible For:
Making equipment and computer interface adjustments required to run various sizes, weights of paper stock and imposing layout structure.
Handling maintenance and equipment problems, making minor machine repairs, placing equipment service calls and interacting with service providers.
Maintaining files relating to duplicating work performed.
Printing materials as directed on print work orders.
Monitoring equipment during operation to maintain copy quality.
Assist with all finishing duties related to UV coating, booklet-making, and various folding/scoring projects.
Use knowledge of PC-based processing using Windows to perform daily tasks.
Understand, complete and verify all necessary paperwork for appropriate task/job or as deemed necessary.
Maintain acceptable production speeds on all machines.
Check and verify printed output against sample to key information and indicators.
Maintain a high degree of quality on printed output by performing routine sample checks and inspecting output for deletions and spots.
Perform duties safely and maintain a high level of safety awareness.
Maintain a clean work area, recycling appropriate materials.
Maintain excellent product quality through all phases of production, focusing on the importance of quality service, continuous improvement and total customer satisfaction.
Use sound ethical principles, striving to work harmoniously; always mindful to have a positive effect on everyone they come in contact with including co-workers, clients, suppliers and prospects.
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CATERPILLAR Denver, CO. November 2019-Febuary 2020
www.caterpillar.com
Warehouse Associate
Responsible For:
Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving,
packing, and shipping of parts, materials equipment and supplies
Operates hand held scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing
Performs housekeeping functions as required.
Utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
Reports defects and need for repairs.
BELLEVILLE NEWS-DEMOCRAT Belleville, IL. October 2016-March 2017
www.bnd.com
Paginator/Digital Designer
Responsible For:
Communicates with all departments regarding quality control or issues of layouts, pages, photos,
advertisements, etc
Meet deadlines based on press schedule and department deadlines
Configures pages to match press layout for printing
”Last Touch” workflow of CCI to print facility
Classified pagination
Obit pagination
Production and pagination of Commercial Print jobs
Responsible for digital and ROP ad production. Create ad concepts from materials provided by sales
staff and/or customer. Create logos, production, info, etc. in order to produce effective advertisements,
for ROP digital, high-end Niche products as well as promotional pieces.
Cross train with the Layout Coordinator and Graphic Designer
All other projects and duties as assigned
Match colors and formulates ink to customer specification
Perform Standard Quality Control
Color Management
FAIRWAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, St. Louis, MO. May 2016-November 2016
www.fairwaymfg.com
Art Director
Responsible For:
Determine how best to represent a concept visually
Determine which photographs, art, and design elements to use
Develop the overall look or style of a publication, an advertising campaign, company catalog, and client products
Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by staff and clients
Talk to clients to develop an artistic approach and style
Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments
Present designs to clients for approval
Prepares layouts for printing by marking-up, pasting-up, and finishing layouts.
TIGER DIRECT/SYSTEMAX/ULTIMATE STAFFING Naperville, IL. February 2013-March 2016
www.tigerdirect.com
Lead Depot Technician/Support
Responsible For:
Diagnostics, repairs, hardware/software installations, uploading products using RF scanners and providing technical support to our customers.
Completes all computer repairs and services within the time frame set by Depot Management.
Maintains standards of cleanliness organization, and professionalism at all times.
Maintains accurate customer records as required by Depot Management.
Communicates with Depot Management regarding customer service issues.
Follows direction of Depot Management in prioritizing daily tasks.
INTERNATIONAL TAX ADVISORS, INC. Buffalo Grove, IL. January 2008-June 2012
www.ipa-iba.com
Senior Desktop Publisher/Graphic Specialist
Responsible For:
Designing documents to match corporate standards for printing and interactive forms
Resolve technical problems in a multi-user LAN environment
Converted text from Microsoft Word/Macros to Adobe Creative Suite and HTML/XML
Design and development of corporate websites, multimedia presentations, email strategies/campaigns and
marketing material
QUEBECOR WORLD PRE-MEDIA, St.Charles, MO. October 2005-September 2007
www.quebecorworld.com
Lead MAC Operator/Prepress Specialist
Responsible For:
Weekly maintained digital database with International Partner as well as
Quebecor Printing Plants
Impose ads and files through Mass Transsit Server for printing
File Assembly, Layouts, and Preflight of Images, Fonts, and Text for Printing Process
(CMYK and RGB)
Digital Proofing and Color Scanning
Trapping and Color Corrections
Regular quality checks before, during, and after production to meet customer
specifications
Day-To-Day Archiving Data
Quality Control
Customer Service
SUBURBAN JOURNALS, St.Louis, MO. October 2002-August 2005
www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals
Plate Technician/Prepress Specialist
Responsible For:
Layout of Suburban Journal negatives as well as production of printable plates
for printing
Quality assurance of Suburban Journal Newspaper before and after printing
Printing of labels and request forms for identification of ink (CMYK)
Maintain color samples for printing matching process
Upload each completed Suburban Journal Newspaper to sever and disk
Assist Production Manager and Lead Pressman in day-to-day printing process
Customer service and day-to-day plate room operations
Monthly maintenance of ink orders, coating and web paper supply
Maintenance of Flexco Web Press and Energy Curable Offset
DIAMOND DESIGN INTERACTIVE, St. Louis, MO. June 1995- January 2002
Senior Graphic Designer/ Web Designer/ Illustrator
Responsible For:
Producing Creative Print Advertisements
Graphic Design
Web Design
Illustration
Project Scheduling
Multi-Media Presentations
Customer Service
1996-1998 University of St. Louis Missouri St. Louis, MO.
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
1994-1995 Benedictine College Atchison, KS.
Associates in Applied Science, Computer Science
1993-1994 Central Missouri State University Warrensburg, MO.
Completed some course work focused on Commercial Art
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