Experienced Graphics Supervisor

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in which I can utilize my educational and professional experience to make a positive contribution to an organization.

EDUCATION

• University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana

Bachelor of Science Degree

Art Therapy Major, Psychology and Business Minors, April 1995.

• TechSkills, Indianapolis, Indiana

Certified Internet Webmaster Associate, May 2006.

• International Business College, Indianapolis, Indiana

Graphic Design Program, August 1997.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Production Department Day Shift Supervisor, The Papers Incorporated, Fishers, Indiana

2006-2008

Formerly Trader Enterprises

• Encompass all aspects of supervision for a staff of eight.

• Monitor work flow to ensure timely submission of publications to printer.

• Coordinate with Nashville, TN office and Indianapolis, IN office regarding paperwork submissions.

• Telephone sales associates with paperwork problems.

• Answer questions from staff regarding work flow or work-related problems.

• Facilitate communications between different departments to ensure a good working relationship.

Graphic Designer, Trader Enterprises, Fishers, Indiana

1998-2006

• Create, design, and redesign display ads for printed publications.

• Design Web site banners for customer’s placement on www.traderwheelsanddeals.com.

• Paginate pages and digitally output sections of publications to corporate printer.

• Generate, track, typeset and digitally output all covers of the Wheels & Deals magazines, and the Showcase magazines in Indiana and Tennessee locations.

• Output numerous display ads efficiently, correctly and under tight deadlines.

• Proofread display ads for accuracy.

• Build mock ads for customers/clients.

• Create company-wide flyers, display ad fillers and other communications.

COMPUTER SKILLS

QuarkXPress 5.0, Photoshop 7.0, Microsoft Outlook, Illustrator CS, Corel Draw 8, Adobe ImageReady 7.0, Adobe Acrobat 5.0, Acrobat Distiller on PC

ACTIVITIES

• Completed “Supervising and Managing People” Workshop from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, February 2007.

• Michael’s, Inc., Framing Associate, 1997, 2001, 2004-2007

• Loving Care, Care Giver for MSD Lawrence Township’s before-and-after-school child care, 1995-1997.

• CIGNA, Claims Processor, 1989-1994.

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