Graphic Designer

Robert G. Novak

*** **. ******** *** #** Brooklyn, NY 11237

Cell: 516-***-**** E-mail: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as a Graphic Designer while expanding my professional management skills.

PAID INTERSHIP

Department of Buildings, City of New York (July 2003 – July 2006)

College Aide Level II for Deputy Commissioner of Technical Affairs:

o Devised digitization techniques for archive integrity of the Building Code, Local Laws, reference standards, manuals, and Materials and Equipment Acceptance forms for print and electronic publishing on http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/reference/code_internet.shtml (thousands of pages) using OCR/ image scanning and graphic design methods to clean photocopies of older editions (dating back to 1972)

oPerformed desktop production procedures, such as: copyediting, proofreading, graphic design, and hands-on composition of all figures and tables in 2003 edition of the NYC Building Code for adherence to layout and design consistency in international production standards.

oUsed Visio to create & update Organizational & Flow Charts for the executive offices

oConducted Training on desktop publishing techniques including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop and Acrobat.

oRedeveloped efficient method for mailing to Electrical Code Revision Committee

oInstalled scanners, monitors, printers, drivers, and design software for senior staff

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, City of New York (January 2008 – December 2008 )

Quality Assurance/ Data Entry for Director of Doing Business Accountability Project

oEnsured uniform accuracy validation and timely processing of vendor form entries

oCoordinated the compilation of weekly reports to NYC Campaign Finance Board

oMonitored compliance with changing Local Law policies and operating procedures

oReviewed, analyzed, and interpreted vendor data submitted from all City agencies

oCompared versions for integrity, contacted vendors for verification, and maintained updated addresses and company profile of all businesses that have major transactions with agencies or departments with the New York City Government

oOrganized filing cabinet system in upkeep of original applicant data forms archives

Busy Bee Bicycles (January 2009 – Present)

Supervising Mechanic (June 2007 – December 2007)

oConducted Inspections, performed tune-ups, sold bikes, and executed restorations & repairs

oMonitored Inventory, display case, showroom floor, as well as parts and tools organization

EDUCATION

Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY

Associate of Arts Degree: Expected Date of Graduation, June 2010

Business Administration Major

SKILLS

Computer Software: Mechanical and Architectural Auto Cad, Chief Architect

Adobe PhotoShop, Acrobat Professional, and In-Design

MS-Office XP and 2003 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)

Home Networking/ Hardware Upgrade/ Software Installation

Scanning, Digitization, CD/DVD-RW, Multi-Media Presentations

Interpersonal:

Respond promptly to universal needs by clarifying constructive feedback.

Gather, analyze, identify, and coordinate creative solutions confidently.

Balance team success and individual responsibility while ensuring accurate

thoroughness to mobilize commitments towards delegated goals and objectives.

Align work with strategic goals to maximize organizational resources.

Adaptable to changing demands with resourcefully innovative improvements.

Inspire respect, trust, and a passion for the fulfillment of optimistic aspirations.

Provide regular performance feedback, while fostering a quality focus in others.

Present written communication positively, clearly, persuasively, and informatively.

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