Mr. Mark

Mark Ferguson

**** *. ** ******, ************, PA.19104 Cell: 267-***-**** HOME: 215-***-**** ******@***.***

Professional Summary

Highly motivated, creative and reliable worker with sound experience. Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational and creative talents. Understand the importance of working as a team player and meeting important deadlines. Willing to take on all challenges.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of various Desktop Publishing, Illustration and Animation Graphic Design software applications.

• Thorough knowledge of graphic arts supplies, techniques and methods used in graphic arts including layout principles and aesthetics design concepts.

• Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely and persuasively.

• Skilled at building effective, productive working relationships with clients and staff.

Professional Computer Skills

Proficient with Abode Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign CS. Director, QuarkXPress, 3D Background, Window XP, Macintosh OS and PC platforms.

Education

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA Online Division Currently ( Bachelors Degree)

The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Associate Degree in Computer Animation

Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA Certificate in Desktop Publishing/Computer Graphics

Work Experience

2009 / Aug.09 GA Communications Malvern, PA

Production (pres-press/ Service dept.)

• Build impositions , Plot films for clients

• Make corrections & update active print ad's ( flyers, poster, brochures, inserts,

business cards & covers )

• Print , Trim , Package & Send out finished clients projects

2005-2008 The News Journal New Castle, DE

Graphic Artist (Advertising Department)

• Completes print-based projects for clients of the newspaper. Build ads for customers by designing new ads, editing, editing art work, importing professional photos/clip art and paginating.

• Involve in the creative process to determine style, technique, and illustrations sketches medium best suited to create ads.

• Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with print shop customers.

• Meets print deadlines by completing approximately 3,000 print projects per month.

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