Mark D'Harlingue

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Sandston, VA 23150

314-***-****

adx3n1@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Photographic Editor, Commercial Photographer, and Graphic Designer with over twenty years of experience in commercial imaging. I'm seeking an opportunity where I can utilize my vast experience in capturing, creating, editing, retouching, manipulating, and color-correcting, images to contribute to the success of your organization. Skills

•Photography

•Photoshop

•Illustrator

•Indesign

•Acrobat

•Dreamweaver

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Photographer and Photographic Editor,

Modgrafx Studio,

Responsible for capturing and preparing images for catalog print and internet for content and color accuracy; manipulating and color were adjusting all images to project specifications. Photographer, Photographic Editor, Graphic Designer Brandt Works, Fenton, MO

Responsible for capturing and preparing images for catalog, print, and internet for content and color accuracy; manipulating and color-adjusting all images to project specifications. Photographer and Image Specialist,

Walker Products, Pacific, MO (Temporary Assignment) Responsible for capturing and preparing catalog print and internet images for content accuracy and color quality; manipulating and color-adjusting all photos to match products. Photographic Editor,

Swan Corporation, St. Louis, MO (The Creative Group assignment) Responsible for preparing internet and catalog images for content accuracy and color quality; manipulating and color-adjusting all photos to match products. Photo Editor / Special Projects Designer,

Hunter Engineering, Bridgeton, MO (The Creative Group assignment) Lead Designer for "Hunter Classics," a book documenting the vast Hunter car collection written by Stephen Braurer, owner of Hunter Engineering. Preparing images for print and web production; retouching and manipulating photographs to meet the needs of the particular project.

Color / Image Specialist,

Home Decorators Collection, (Home Depot) Hazelwood, MO Responsible for analyzing 2500 catalog images for content accuracy and color quality; overseeing all retouching and color-correction by outside suppliers; and working with designers, photographers, and staff to retouch, manipulate, and color-adjust all images requiring additional attention. Accountable for inventory and filing of all image files, both in-house and outside suppliers, to transfer to the separator. Maintained an up-to-date vendor product sample library to assure product quality and print references. Attended all press runs to ensure that the printer met all established printing specifications for quality and color specifications. Mac Operator,

Optima Graphics, Fenton, MO

Accountable for the preparation of Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, FreeHand, and Illustrator files for large-format printing. Responsible for color-correcting, sizing, and converting files for photographic, dye-sub, and inkjet media.

Production Coordinator, Photographer, Photographic Editor Taylor Maulin & Associates Maplewood, MO

Responsible for effectively communicating with clients and staff to produce designs and images that meet established specifications for print and electronic media. Communication with client and vendor regarding orders, billing, customer service, and general inquiries. Extensive Photography Experience Photographer

Experienced with both digital and analog formats from 35mm to 8x10, using a strobe, tungsten, and mixed lighting. Studio and location productions, including architectural, interior, product, commercial portrait, and public relations. Varied assignments, including advertising, catalog, and editorial presentations.

Photographic Assistant

Experienced in fashion, food, product, corporate, industrial, architectural, and interior photography. Responsible for set design and construction, backdrop painting, product preparation, styling, and lighting.

Darkroom Technician

Experienced in film processing, custom printing, photo composition, masking, stripping, typesetting, print retouching, and restoration.

Quality Assurance Auditor Flexo Package Printing,

Keller Crescent, St. Louis, MO

Extensive experience utilizing visual and computer screening techniques to ensure final product quality met customer specifications. Responsible for inter-departmental communication necessary to meet customers' needs. Developed and implemented training programs for new hires to ensure optimum product quality

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Columbus College of Art & Design

Illustration / Graphic Design

Columbus, OH

Associate of Applied Science

St. Louis Community College

Graphic Design / Photography

St. Louis, MO

Website: http://www.modgrafx.com

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-d-harlingue-4960b821/

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