Coroflot

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QUALIFICATIONS
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:: Ability to come to concept-driven, creative design solutions.
:: Experience using Macintosh, PC and Xerox based computing platforms.
:: Experience with an array of production processes including offset printing, screen printing, sign fabrication, online/web/interactive publishing, and letterpress.
:: Solid proficient knowledge of the following software packages: Adobe Creative Suite 2, Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia Studio 8, Microsoft Office, Apple iLife products, Transmit and Fetch FTP clients, Roxio Toast Titanium, Extensis Suitcase Fusion.
:: Other software that I am familiar with and have used occasionally: Quark XPress 5.x, Macromedia Director with minimal Lingo, Adobe Pagemaker 7, Adobe Framemaker 5.5, Retrospect, Microsoft Publisher, Multi-Ad Creator, Xerox Docutech and Digipath software, ScenicSoft PREPS (imposition software), Luminous TrapWise and many other design applications on a minimal level.
:: Experience using various scanning equipment, vertical cameras, photographic enlargers, plate frames, imagesetters
:: Motivated team player with a positive attitude. High quality control standards and technical proficiency are valuable qualities for any operation
:: Pre-press experience: creating color separations, trapping, press templates, troubleshooting and problem solving
:: Screen-printing knowledge including: making and reclaimating screens, cutting amberlith and rubylith

EXPERIENCE
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Thirtysixlame Design, Denver, CO :: January 2002 - Present
:: Owner, Lead Creative
:: Freelance graphic design, website design, corporate identity, marketing and branding
:: Concentrating primarily in the extreme/lifestyle sports and music/entertainment markets

The Bakersfield Californian, Bakersfield, CA :: June 2006 � November 2006
:: Contract User Interface Designer
:: Develop user interface flows and design for The Californian�s proprietary social networking platform, known as Bakomatic, which powers seven websites in the Bakosphere. More information on these sites can be found at the Participata website (www.participata.com) which is the company created to market and license the Bakomatic platform.

Liquid Inc., Denver, CO :: November 2003 � November 2005
:: Graphic Designer
:: Responsibilities include design conception, art direction, design, and layout of corporate identity, brochures, stationery packages, trade show exhibits, advertising, multimedia projects and web sites.
:: Worked closely in a creative team with a Principal/Creative Director to solve the communication needs of our clients and complete projects on time as creatively as possible.

Cycle Cyndicate, Inc., Denver, CO :: May 2002 � April 2006
:: Webmaster for Cycle Cyndicate, Inc., an event promotions company that runs several mountain bike races in the Rocky Mountain region yearly.
:: Responsible for all design, graphics, and coding of the Cycle Cyndicate website, as well as content creation and control, copywriting, and photographic contribution.
:: Also responsible for creative design and layout of all marketing collateral, including ads, posters, t-shirts, registration forms, banners and signage, and any other printed collateral needed to promote the events.

C&M Press, Denver, CO :: September 2001 � November 2003
:: Electronic Pre-press technician/specialist
:: Knowledge of multi-platform computing (Macintosh, PC/Windows, Xerox), deadline driven position, constant problem solving and attention to detail
:: Job duties: Operating a Xerox DocuColor 2045 Digital Press, pre-flighting and troubleshooting customer electronic files, placing into press templates and/or imposition, proofing (laser output, xerox, blueline, and/or matchprinting), making plates (metal, electrostatic, and polyester for Sakuri 2-color large format press, Ryobi 1-color large format press, and Itek small format presses)

The Design Mine, Inc., Littleton, CO :: April 2000 � September 2001
:: Graphic Designer
:: Responsibilities: concept, art direction, design, and layout of logos, brochures, stationery packages, trade show exhibits, advertising, multimedia projects and web sites.
:: Worked with other designers under an Art Director to accomplish client goals and complete projects on time as creatively as possible.
:: Administrative duties including archiving projects, network/system troubleshooting, making hi-res scans, and preparing mock-ups and other client presentations.

Schwinn Cycling & Fitness, Boulder, CO :: December 1999 � March 2000
:: Internship - Graphic Design/Production Artist
:: Internship responsibilities: concepting and creating multi-color, multi-page design including magazine ads, promotional posters and brochures, stickers, technical manuals, and package design; preparing electronic files for production printing; archiving and retrieving files from a library system; scanning slides and other artwork, and creating line art of products from digital photos.

C&M Press, Denver, CO :: November 1998 � May 2000
:: Electronic Pre-press technician/specialist
:: Knowledge of multi-platform computing, deadline driven position, constant problem solving and attention to detail
:: Job duties: pre-flighting and troubleshooting customer electronic files, placing into press templates and/or imposition, proofing (laser output, xerox, blueline, and/or matchprinting), making plates (metal, electrostatic, and polyester for Sakuri 2-color large format press, Ryobi 1-color large format press, and Itek small format presses)

Fort Wayne Newspapers, Fort Wayne, IN :: July 1997 � October 1998
:: Advertising Designer
:: Created Retail and Classified display ads � in black and white and color � for publication in two daily newspapers
:: High-pressure, short time-frame, deadline driven work environment with problem solving and interdepartmental communication

Boyden & Youngblutt Advertising, Fort Wayne, IN :: August � September 1998
:: In-house freelance work at ad agency, working on electronic keyline and pasteup for national accounts

Imprinted Images, Huntington, IN :: April 1996 � December 1996
:: Art Director of short-run screen print facility
:: Create camera ready art and color separations of 1 - 6 colors for screen printing, cutting ruby and amberlith, working with a vertical camera to create film positives of artwork
:: Making and reclaimating screens, physically printing on various substrates including textiles,wood and metal, shipping and receiving, and inventory

EDUCATION
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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design :: January 1998 � December 2001
:: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
:: Art and Design-specific college offering courses including Graphic Design, Computer Art and Design, and Multimedia
:: Emphasis on creative thinking as well as technical skills. Concept driven cirriculum.

Indiana University at Fort Wayne :: January 1997 � July 1998
:: Course of Study: Graphic Design and Illustration

Ball State University, Muncie, IN :: August 1991 � May 1994
:: Courses of Study: Art Education, Psychology, and Painting

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Absolutely available on request.