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Art Director, Graphics Specialist, Production Guru Resume
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| Desired Industry: Advertising |
SpiderID: 10409 |
| Desired Job Location: Chicago, Illinois |
Date Posted: 12/18/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 01/01/2007 |
| Desired Wage: 55,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
As an Art Director and Graphics Specialist, I am
always looking for ways to redirect my creative
forces. My experience has included everything
ranging from healthcare to fashion. From direct
mail to catalogs. Art direction to pre-press.
Now I am looking for a new creative outlet, a new
direction for my career, and you may hold the key.
Please take the time to look over my resume. I am
also a highly skilled designer with advertising,
publishing, and marketing experience, as well as
many years within an agency environment. Also,
being well-schooled in all aspects of pre-press and
production, I would be an outstanding addition to
your company.
Experience:
Freelance
(1993–Present)
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Infodesigner/
Courtroom Graphics, Newspaper Layout, Package
Design, Production, Digital Imaging
Clients include IGA, Jones Lang LaSalle, Williams
Labadie, Florsheim Inc., Viacom, The Chicago Sun-
Times, The North Shore Center For The Performing
Arts, Trial Solutions, Marketing Support Inc., V-
Tech, Euro RSCG Tatham, Bagby Communications,
141 Worldwide, iLeo, Life Fitness
STRATEGY & BEYOND
Senior Art Director, Production Manager
(August 2004–Present)
Responsibilities include all aspects of design and
production for full service advertising agency from
concept to finished product, not limited to signage,
logos, collateral and advertisements
Gold & Silver Award Winner, Healthcare Advertising
Awards
Clients include Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago,
Buona, and Luna Negra Dance Theater
GASTON ADVERTISING
Art Director
(June 2002–November 2002)
Responsibilities include all aspects of print art
direction including graphic design, photo art
direction, photography, photo styling, client
presentation, press checks, mentoring designers,
choosing vendors, photographers and talent
Clients include Sears, Discover Card Business
Services, Grainger, Meijer Department Stores
J WALTER THOMPSON SPECIALIZED
COMMUNICATIONS
Art Director
(May 2000–December 2001)
Responsibilities include all aspects of print art
direction and graphic design including maintaining
vendor lists, training interns and junior designers,
press checks, maintaining relationships between
creative and sales staff, keeping up to date on and
purchasing new software
Clients include Xerox, 7-11, Evanston Northwestern
Healthcare, Metavante, Tellabs
SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT
Marketing Art Director
(March 1999–April 2000)
Responsible for all aspects of design, layout, and
implementation of print materials for
$16 million organization consisting of over 30
facilities
Projects include quarterly 60+ page catalog, facility
guides, logos, and all advertisements, sponsorship
and marketing materials
TRIALGRAPHIX
Infodesigner
(October 1997–February 1999)
Create demonstrative graphics for courtroom
presentation and jury deliberation
Collaborate with lawyers and trial consultants to
construct scene recreations, timelines, graphs, and
multimedia presentations
THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Advertising Production Manager/Assistant Manager
(November 1996–October 1997)
Maintain workflow and meet deadlines for all
advertising produced in Advertising Art Department
Train and supervise staff of thirteen artists,
including illustrators, designers, and photo imagers
Supervisor status in the Pagination training process
Graphic Designer
(August 1992–November 1996)
Design advertisements and marketing materials
including direct mail, brochures, and sales
materials
THE NORTHERN STAR
Assistant Production Manager
(May 1991–May 1992)
Supervise page layout and maintain advertisement
production schedule for daily newspaper
Train and supervise staff of 25 graphic artists
(continued)
Education:
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts
(May 1992)
Skills:
Fifteen years experience in advertising and
marketing – design and create successful print
materials covering all aspects of today marketplace
including packaging, direct mail, brochures,
advertisements, legal graphics, catalogs, indoor/
outdoor signage and logos
In-depth experience with Mac and PC-based
(Windows) platforms – including hardware/software
installation and troubleshooting
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia
Freehand, QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Acrobat/Distiller, Adobe InDesign, Aldus
Pagemaker, Multiad Creator, Corel Draw, Adwriter,
Microsoft Word, Flight Check, art direction, photo
art direction, digital retouching and imaging, 4-
color printing process, production, prespress;
working knowledge of Flash, Powerpoint, and Aldus
Persuasion
Multifaceted experience – from production to art
direction and management
Reference:
Mr. Michael Mesic, 3 Years
mdmesic@ssgconsulting.net
SSG Consulting, Principal
(847) 644-9151
Mr. John Nocita, 14 Years
jnocita@suntimes.com
Manager, Electronic Media
Chicago Sun-Times
(312) 321-3000
Mr. John Rowe, 14 Years
jrowe@appleton.gannett.com
Advertising Director/Group Majors
Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers
(920) 993-7143
Ashley M. Page, 2 Years
Ashleympage@aol.com
President
Page Public Relations
(773) 742-7417
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