Jeffrey J. Kolakowski

**** ******* • STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313 • 586-***-**** • ad39h0@r.postjobfree.com CAREER SUMMARY

I am a seasoned, all-around graphic artist with extensive experience in print design and printing. I have worked for a small, general-purpose design firms, producing a wide variety of print projects, including books and catalogs. I also agency experience with BBDO Detroit, producing ads, with some catalog work. GRAPHIC PRINT PRODUCTION SKILLS

• Experienced with the editing of print files, including the use of standard proof marks, typesetting standards, and kerning of headlines, and maintaining styles in accordance with creative direction.

• Proficient in the use of Adobe Illustrator for creating and/or editing vector art.

• Practiced in the use of Adboe Photoshop for color-correcting, editing and re-touching images, and the prepation of art files for digital and print use.

• Possess working knowledge of Google Docs and Sheets, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint software.

• Ad creation experience for both print and digital platforms. WORK EXPERIENCE

2009-present Outward Image Design Sterling Heights, MI Graphic Designer/Print Producter/Website Developer

• Provided graphic design, print, and websites services based on client specifications on a self-emplyed basis.

• Handled all design responsibilities for website and print projects, including graphic creation, image editing, page layout — up to final production and/or launch.

• Managed hosting for website clients, primarily on a single hosting reseller account.

• Prepared and delivered of custom-designed regular email marketing communications. 2001-2009 BBDO Detroit (Insync Marketing Solutions, Addison Graphics, BBDO, Creative Group) Troy, MI Graphic Artist

• Produced magazine and newspaper advertisements, including pages, spreads and various types of gate- folds, outdoor boards, POS items, etc. for the Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep brands.

• Performed most production tasks using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

• Ensured that advertisements and collateral materials followed specific style guidelines determined by the creative directors.

• Assisted catalog teams in preparation of books and other print materials in preparation for the new model year.

• Managed work independently as it was presented by the various print producers within the agency.

• Worked as Jeep team leader before department restructuring under Addison Graphics. 1994-2001 CERB Associates Pleasant Ridge, MI

Graphic Production Artist

• Produced various graphic design projects for print as assigned by the art director, including brochures, newsletters, stationery systems, logos, advertisements, books and magazines.

• Created original artwork using Adobe Illustrator.

• Performed image editing, color correction, and retouching using Adobe Photoshop.

• Prepared all print files for final production.

• Consulted with printers and/or service bureaus to resolve production problems. EDUCATION

2009-2010 Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI

• Completed Certificate Program in Web Design Foundations. G.P.A: 4.0 1987 Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, MI

• Completed 24 credit hours of liberal arts studies. G.P.A: 3.2