Manager Real Estate
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER MCDOWELL
• West Milford, New Jersey 07480
• ***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Talented and creative Graphic Designer with four years of experience creating layouts and designs in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Adept in interpreting project needs to meet customer expectations. Exceptional collaborative skills; background includes working with clients and internal staff to meet all deadlines.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Magazine Advertisements
Layout Design
Proof Management
Client Service & Satisfaction
Creative Branding
Product Packaging Design
Website Design
Typography
Photo Retouching
Freelance Photographer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOMES AND ESTATES MAGAZINE, Morristown, New Jersey
Graphic Designer, 5/2007 to 3/2011
Performed layout, modification, and fine tuning of advertisements for four real estate magazines and one weekly community paper. Partnered with editor to finalize articles and spreads. Designed advertisements for local businesses; gathered materials from existing collateral to develop ads that align with ongoing campaigns. Interacted directly with customers to clarify design needs and ensure client satisfaction.
Key Achievements:
Developed system to manage up to 80+ proofs per week and meet all press deadlines.
Recognized by Graphic Manager for creativity, dedication, and friendly demeanor.
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Additional experience as Manager with McDonalds ( 6/2004 - 5/2006).
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, 2010
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY, Wayne, New Jersey
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Platforms: Windows Vista / XP, Macintosh OS X / 9
Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
~ Portfolio available at http://figdig.com/portfolio/abcmcdowell ~
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