Graphic Designer Creative Services

Experienced and multi-talented Prepress Specialist/Graphic Designer and IT Systems Manager seeking a new challenge, job satisfaction, and the opportunity to build on existing experience. Proven ability to understand client requirements and deliver effective solutions within specified deadlines. Possess strong competency of the latest design technology for the production of graphic material, along with a wide range of traditional skills. Extensive interaction at the Executive, Client, and Agency level, while delivering expected solutions to internal and external customers.

• Working with Apple and Windows software packages including Adobe CS InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Quark, and Microsoft software

• Working with four color reproduction and other design for offset print products

• Knowledge and setup of Computer to Plate (CTP) PuzzleFlow systems for Production

• Liaison, consulting, troubleshooting, and negotiating with commercial clients and management

• Web Content Management System software, some HTML coding

• Google Ad Management (GAM) online advertising scheduling and analytics

• Setup of Citrix ICA Client and Cisco IPSec VPN connections

• Day to day management and administration of all IT projects December 1999 - present: Manager of Publishing Systems, Internet Resources, & Creative Services The Lufkin Daily News & The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of servers/workstations including hardware and software purchases, installation and maintenance. Plan and maintain IT related department budgets. Manage both newspapers’ web administration through BLOX CMS software and Google Advertising Manager. Serve as a technical liaison, troubleshooting in-house and commercial customer files to ensure that the right choices are made from the beginning of production until the final product is produced. Also manage the Creative Services department. Skills: Adobe CS Suites, HP-UX, MySQL, VMware Fusion, FTP Admin and proprietary Newscycle-Naviga software. March 1996 - December 1999: Graphic Designer

The Lufkin Daily News

Responsibilities: Worked closely with the advertising and marketing department by designing and building print and online marketing material including promotional literature and advertisements. Worked as part of a small team with tight deadlines. July 1991 - March 1996: Graphic Designer

Lufkin Printing Company

Responsibilities: Worked closely with the creative director on layout and design of print material for all types of businesses. Rene Guajardo

Profile

Technical Experience

Work Experience

176 Lancewood Circle • Lufkin, Texas 75904

Mobile: 936-***-**** • Email: ***********@*****.*** 1989 - 1991 - Associates of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Communications Art Institute of Dallas, 8080 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: 214-***-**** Course Concentrations: Graphic & Ad Design, Advanced Production & Layout, Color/Composition, Computer Graphics, Desktop Publishing, and Package Design. Selected to represent the Art Institute in a traveling portfolio across the U.S. 1984 - 1985 - Fine Arts Major

Angelina College, 3500 S. First St., Lufkin, TX 75901 Phone: 936-***-**** Training & Certifications

References

Personal

Education

January 2000 - Intro to Unix Level 1

Global Knowledge Training Facility, Dallas, TX

Ferris Fain

1316 Raguet St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Home: 936-***-**** Mobile: 936-***-****

January 2006 - MacOS Server Essentials

Apple Training Facility, Austin, TX

Flumencio ‘Rocky’ Constante

2107 Welch Pl, Mansfield, TX 76063

Mobile: 936-***-****

June 2000 - Network Troubleshooting

Global Knowledge Training Facility, Dallas, TX

Vivian Arrant

209 Whitehouse Dr., Lufkin, TX 75901

Home: 936-***-**** Mobile: 936-***-****

June 2006 - DTI Display Ad System

Digital Technology Inc., Springville, UT

Mike Hartman

1260 Edgewood Circle, Lufkin, TX 75904

Home: 936-***-**** Mobile: 936-***-****

Fall 2000 - Advanced Layout & Design

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

January 2007 - DTI Media Management

Digital Technology Inc., Springville, UT

Creative, patient, and work well with others.

Work well under pressure and deadlines. Interests include golf and computers. Active member of Lufkin Hosts Lions Club, also served as Deacon of Communications at Central Church of Christ, and served on the board for Lufkin’s Communities Cinco de Mayo organization. Fluent in Spanish.

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