Objective

Secure a professional position that will enable me to design print and web based media.

Education

September 2005 - December 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
State University of New York at Oswego

Employment

Prepress Graphic Designer
September 2008 - Present
Responsible for proofing, color correcting, creating customer artwork according to press tolerances/specifications. Additional duties include: the creation of promotional materials, the development of Flexographic and Letterpress plates for press, organizing/filing of print plates and quality assurance documentation, updating AS400 database with current filing information, calling and documenting prospective customers.

Freelance Graphic Designer
January 2008 - August 2008
Created Identity/Branding and Web based designs as part of a team with MHunt Design. Participated in a team effort to build and design websites based on the client’s objectives.

Dunkin Donuts/Syracuse Foodservice Group
January 2008 - August 2008
Job titles include: Shift Supervisor, Office Assistant.
As Office Assistant, I was responsible for filing and maintaining important documents, faxing necessary documents to payroll department and human resources, updating each store location with security codes for our alarm system, and mailing gift checks and other redeemable promotional materials to Dunkin Donuts headquarters.

Qualifications

Proficient in designing print/web based media
Expert knowledge of pre-press specifications and guidelines.
Experienced with HTML, CSS.
Basic understanding of JavaScript, PHP and ActionScript

Software Skills

• Expert Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Mac and PC Operating Systems
• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
• QuarkXPress
• Microsoft Office