In today's world, people are finding what they need on the internet more than ever. Take a look at these statistics: Facebook claims that 50% of active users log into the site each day. This would mean at least 175m users every 24 hours… A considerable increase from the previous 120m. Twitte...
I've spent many years studying and researching the latest design trends. Being able to make something fresh and hip or retro and cool is no easy task. I am heavily influenced by those whom are much smarter and talented than I. It keeps me humble and able to be molded and shaped by new and exciting...
Joomla's CMS has become a very well known content management system, known for ease of use, easy integration on most hosting servers, and it's ability for large amounts of customizing. I've spent a couple years training myself on this system and the use of many of the hundreds of theme that are co...
Part of my work experience includes high level support for one of the industry leaders in On-Demand Smart Catalog technology, Four51. During the last year, I have offered consultation services to Four51 customers in order to help them use the system better. These services have included, Pageflex t...
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click HERE for a pdf file of my current resume Click HERE to download a zip file of a sample of my work Work Experience:February 2011 - current Independent contractor with The Creative Group Graphic Designer I am working with one of the best creative talent search firms in the country. Through the Creative Group, I have worked with many large companies to rebrand, create new looks, create various printable items and more recently, a large product catalog. November 2008 - March 2011 Independent contractor with TonkaBay Consulting Consultant I'm still supporting Four51 customers, but as an independent resource. I produce Pageflex templates that are integrated into the Four51 software, create products (both static and variable), maintain e-store sites, develop websites (mainly using Joomla CMS and themes), support the Four51 software the best I can without some of the tools I once had. Additionally, I offer web design and building, full service graphic design and photography services. My personal Gear: Dell laptop with Adobe CS3, Quark 7 and Pageflex. June 2007 - October 2008 Four51, Inc. Suport Analyst: Responsible for answering support cases via NetSuite and maintaining case records. Troubleshoot any software glitches, report any outages and brainstorm business case solutions outside of the normal software service. Maintain proper SLA based on contracts. October 2006 - March 2007 SirSpeedy Graphic Designer/Production Artist/Pre-Press Technician Preflight incoming production jobs, consult with customers for design work, design outstanding artwork by using creative techniques, maintain plate inventory for pressroom, use digital output devices for customer jobs Responsible for ordering plates, toner, paper, ink, backup disks, computer supplies and some office supplies. Responsible for maintenance of computers, servers and catalog back up system. Some customer service skills in addition to backing up bindery department when necessary. Creation of Pageflex templates for integration into customer MyDocs (Four51) e-store sites and maintaining those products. Gear: Adobe CS2 and CS3, Quark 6-8. Mac G5 and Windows XP OS. November 2004 - October 2006 Workflow One Graphic Designer/Composition/Scheduler As Scheduler: schedule flat print jobs and maintain production reports for daily review. Additionally, scheduled graphic design work and maintained database of compostion jobs for daily reports. Backed up Rotary and Docutech scheduling as needed. As Graphic Designer: edit jobs and submit proofs as needed. Proof as many iterations as needed until approval. Preflight and output film for plating/stripping department. Other pre-press duties as necessary. When plating/stripping department busy, I assisted in stripping and plating jobs. Additionally, assisted in Docutech department by setting up jobs through Digipath and getting paper ready. Gear: Adobe CS and CS2, Quark 6. Mac G4 and G5 and Windows XP OS May 2002 - July 2004 FedEx Kinkos Senior Project Coordinator Responsible as scheduler for production floor. My position was the production manager and was in charge of production of customer jobs, customer service, supply ordering, managing up to 6-8 employees on the floor and making sure each of those had proper supplies to do the job. September 1999 - May 2002 Security Officer - North Central University, Minneapolis, MN December 1998 - August 2000 Production KeyOp - FedEx Kinko's, Ithaca, NY October 1997 - November 1998 Awake Overnight/Trainer - George Jr. Republic, Freeville, NY June 1994 - August 1995 Stripper/Platemaker - Wilcox Press, Ithaca, NY |