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objective
A position utilizing my background in graphic design, print publication,
web site design and development. Interested in working with an innovative and
creative design studio or inhouse corporate design department. Offering full-time or
contract assistance working in a team environment managing and producing high-quality
projects. Will work on site or from my office.
work history
2006 – present
design & marketing of web sites
management & promotion of start-up businesses
– Mileybright Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in Avondale Estates.
– dtour, a reservation service for vacation rental properties in western
North Carolina and Akumal, Q.Roo, Mexico.
– Akumal Getaway, LLC, a reservation service for vacation rental properties
on Half Moon Bay in Akumal, Q.Roo, Mexico.
1998 – 2008
stein communications — educational marketing —
affiliated with Williams Printing Company
pre-flight computer production specialist
– Managed pre-flight production guaranteeing that all files
sent to Williams
or outside print venders were clean and ready for press.
– Assisted designers and client services to prepare and edit documents for
final client approval.
– Quality control: cleaned up typography (kerning, leading, bad breaks, etc.),
checked for and corrected resolution of images and vector art placed in
documents, set up bleeds and adjusted text in crossovers or tight gutters,
checked and adjusted for pushout, created die guides, confirmed Business
Reply Mail met postal regulations, implemented spell check, and adjusted
font styles and color palette to meet final project specifications.
– Managed computer network back-up.
1990 – 1998
freelance computer production for Atlanta design studios:
Corporate Reports, Concept2 Design,
TW Design, Vachon Design
freelance computer production artist
– Worked closely with award-winning designers, writers and client services.
– Responsible for typesetting and computer production of annual reports and
corporate support print materials for major Atlanta corporations.
1987 – 1990
DCA — manufacturer of computer hardware/software
managed in-house creative services graphics studio
– Assisted designers and directed freelance production staff.
– Responsible for coordination and supervision of production
for
documentation, packaging, annual reports and marketing collateral.
education
Bachelor of Fine Arts — Valdosta State University
Certificate — CIS Internet Specialist Web Site Developer — Chattahoochee Technical College