graphic designer

STEVE CANTU *** harrison ave., south bend, IN ****6 / ph: 414-***-**** / em: *****.******@*****.***

InnoWare Inc. menomonee falls, WI [2008]

a [NEP] division located in North America, with a workforce of 150+ corporate and manufacturing

employees. annual revenue is est. at 300M. innoware operates in both foodservice and retail markets

emphasizing in customization of product development, as well as, design and fashion trends.

Technical Pre-Press Artist: initially hired under the duni corporation

corporate endeavors

• seasonal art services incorporating design trends and client product development

• electronic file management, image archives, digital template inception, soft/hardware implementation

• art/marketing strategic involvement relating to design, color, trend, and execution

• interdepartmental collaboration to improve streamline efforts from design to end product

• outsource technical services resulting in cost savings by introducing a vendor quoting process

manufacturing efforts

• 6 color flexographic proficiency and 4 color process capability

• pre-flight planning between art/manufacturing reducing file size, digital errors, print set-up

• in-house print schedule coordination to curtail ink cost, press time, design oversight, and material waste

• press approval appointment delivering constant color quality, material use, multi-product consistency

• print sample library introduction for research, development, and expansion of all product resolutions

Creative Converting Inc. indianapolis, IN [1989-2006]

a privately held company leading in the “party goods” industry. there are three separate divisions

that all produce disposable solid color and designed fashion paper tableware. each employs

approximately 250+ corporate and manufacturing personnel with an annual revenue of 100 – 500M.

Assistant Manager: creative department (formerly creative expressions/solo cup co.)

• personal art/design responsibilities

• interview assistance and coordination of seasonal interns

• project management assistance of 10+ staff, including license product assignments

• “solocup” lean initiative resulting in 43% time savings and 30% cost savings from departmental budget

• interdepartmental coordination for improved communications, records, and monitored workflow

Production Specialist: design center (formerly james river corp.)

• personal art/design responsibilities

• delegated entire project workloads to seasonal internships

• conducted multiple vendor quoting process and assigned all outsourced programs accordingly

• compiled department statistical records of 2500+ annual items (international and domestic)

• internal and external file management for archival purposes and quick reference guide

• 6 color flexography and 4 color process press approvals for both in-house and outsourced printing

• digital prepress liaison of all prepared job packets for authentication

Technical Artist: art department (formerly mennen co.)

• layout responsibilities for in-house designs and licensed product

• product template creation for digital and film overlay use (international and domestic)

• multiple vendor coordinator for all outsourced project overflow

• vendor proof/color key approval for in-house 6 color offset print run

Production Artist: production department (formerly paper art co.)

• pen and ink film overlays for negative creation of color separations

• black and white film/negative development using a horizontal enlarger

• production and technical support to design staff

RCI/Wyndham Worldwide Corp. indianapolis, IN [2007-2008]

a worldwide vacation exchange company with 3M global members in 100 countries. “resort

condominiums international” has 3,700 affiliated resorts within the timeshare industry.

Travel Guide: progressing from “weeks” to “points” call center program

• researching, confirming, and securing any seasonal positions through a network database

Academics + Accolades

Associate in Fine Arts – A.F.A. Ball State University, Muncie, IN [1985]

general arts program College of Fine Art, B.S.U., Munice, IN

Bachelor of Fine Arts – B.F.A. Ball State University, Muncie, IN [1989]

graphic design College of Fine Art, B.S.U., Munice, IN

Alumni Association Ball State University, Muncie, IN [2000]

indianapolis alumni chapter Alumni Association, B.S.U., Munice, IN

Urban League South Bend Community Schools, South Bend, IN [1983]

summer student assistant Center for Educational Opportunity, University of Notre Dame, IN

Minority Student Development Ball State University, Muncie, IN [1984,1986]

academic honor roll Minority Student Development, B.S.U., Munice, IN

Leadership Forum Ball State University, Muncie, IN [1987,1989]

student leadership Minority Student Development, B.S.U., Munice, IN

Outstanding College Students of America Ball State University, Muncie, IN [1987,1989]

member # 76090 Outstanding Students of America Fund, Tuscaloosa, AL

Software Training Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, IN [1992]

desktop publishing Ivy Tech Community College-central Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

Photoshop/Macintosh Training Productivity Point International, Indianapolis, IN [1998]

adobe photoshop 5.0 Productivity Point International Inc., Morrisville, NC

Project Management SkillPath Seminars, Indianapolis, IN [2001]

multiple projects, objectives and deadlines Graceland University, Lamoni, IA

Management and Leadership National Seminar Group, Indianapolis, IN [2005]

first time supervisors Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Kansas City, MO

Time Management Fundamentals FranklinCovey Seminar, Indianapolis, IN [2006]

achieving highest priorities first FranklinCovey Central Region, Chicago, IL

Classroom in a Book Milwaukee, WI [2008]

adobe illustrator cs3 Adobe Systems Inc., Berkeley, CA

Classroom in a Book Milwaukee, WI [2008]

adobe photoshop cs3 Adobe Systems Inc., Berkeley, CA

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