Coroflot

Resume

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Experience
16 years of professional graphic design experience specializing
in identity and logo design, print and publication design

Skills
Art direction, copy-writing, illustration, photography,
image retouching, pre-press

Contract Employers
Michigan Suburbs Alliance, Strategy Network, Hour Media,
AC Illustration, Paxahau, CPOP Gallery, City of Detroit

Software
Adobe Creative Suite; Macromedia Dreamweaver; Quark Xpress

Strengths
Exceptional communication skills, upbeat and positive attitude, productive and efficient in solitary and team environments,
self-motivated, adaptive and inventive.

W O R K & E X P E R I E N C E

Jamie Latendresse Design – Freelance Art & Design; Aug. 1995 - Present
Freelance art director and designer; identity and collateral, marketing and public relations materials, invitations, advertisements, announcements, digital imagery and illustration, CD packaging and album design, and photography

Primary Space Gallery – Hamtramck, Michigan. Co-owner / Creative Director; Mar. 2003 - Nov. 2006
Director of all design and identity for gallery publicity, advertising, web and creative services; co-curator, artist relations, gallery management and development operations, press relations, and event production

Strategy Network – Livonia, Michigan. Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director; Apr. 2003 - Aug. 2005
Designer and art director for direct mail and marketing firm specializing in automotive marketing for General Motors/Motors Insurance Corporation; created mail and marketing design for GM Motor Club, GM Protection Plan and related programs. Art director for HUMMER owner publication, HUMMER Adventures, producing editorial layout and design for biannual magazine

Detroit Electronic Music Festival 2000, 2001, 2002 – Detroit, Michigan. Graphic Arts Director; Feb. 2000 - Dec. 2002
Design and direct production of all publicity, sponsorship, merchandising and advertising materials for the music festival. Materials include sponsorship books, festival identity, ads, fliers, collectable poster, stage banners and back drops

CPOP Gallery – Detroit, Michigan. Graphic Arts Director, Aug. 1999 - Feb. 2003; Assistant Director; Aug. 1999 - Sep. 2001
Director of all design and identity for gallery publicity, advertising, web and creative services; assist Gallery Director with direction, curation, and planning of gallery exhibitions, events, and productions

Montgomery Advertising – Oak Park, Michigan. Photographer & Graphic Designer; Aug. 1995 - June 1999
Digital photography of retail products; retouching and color correction; various layout and graphic design; scanning and detailing; pre-press output and preparation, color seps and keys

E D U C A T I O N

Oakland Community College, 1997-98
Independent Study, Photography

Eastern Michigan University, Bachelor of Arts, 1990-94
Film and Telecommunications Major, Journalism Minor

A W A R D S & A C T I V I T I E S

Hamtramck Downtown Development Authority
Board Member, 2005 - 2007

Festival of Trees (Children's Hospital of Detroit)
Creative Director, FOT.org 1999 - 2003


URLs
www.rougeroastery.com, www.royaloakcondos.com, www.jamielatendresse.com, www.rachelholland.com, www.burritomundo.com