Resumé

OBJECTIVE
To use my design abilities, and experiences from running my own business to become part of something special. I desire to be part of a well respected company; to fly solo or be part of a team and family-like atmosphere where I can grow personally and professionally.

EXPERIENCE

*FREELANCE DESIGNER*
Beaumont Hospital - Troy, MI April 2011 - Present
•Created a poster for the Heart and Vascular Department
•Cultivated relationships with other departments to expand orders
•Manage each order from PO, to printing, to shipping
•Clearly communicate with department heads and their purchasing departments
Adhere International LLC - Birmingham, MI January 2011 – October 2012
•Acted as a consultant on matters of design, printing, and material
•Developed product line of laptop clings, window stickers, and bumper stickers
•Checked web orders daily
•Managed each order (design, printing, and shipping)
McMahon & Associates LTD – Bloomfield Hills, MI September 2008 – January 2012
•Developed newspaper, magazine, and web ads
•Implemented my talents within the parameters given to construct ads that had
visual impact but also communicated with the customer clearly
•Created a strong working relationship with the owner
•Completed rush orders by deadline
Various Clients 2004-2005
•Designed posters, signs, and flyers for the Michigan Mental Health Counselors
Association and the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority

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*LEAD DESIGNER / CO-OWNER*
STIXX Rochester, MI / IT STIXX Shelby, MI JANUARY 2007 - JANUARY 2011
Stixx and It Stixx were niche printing operations that specialized in creating
self-adhesive posters, banners, and signs for businesses and organizations.
•Opened the shop, checked voicemails, and emails for inquiries and orders
•Communicated with clients on a daily basis
•Coordinated all design projects from concept to completion
•Designed marketing materials
•Performed basic Quickbooks tasks to properly invoice customers
•Monitored inventory and quality control
•Delivered and installed jobs for clients
•Took a leadership role in designing merchandise for the Detroit Pistons and
the Detroit Red Wings
•Cultivated relationships with clients such as Jet’s Pizza, Beaumont Hospital,
WGPR Radio, Rochester Chamber, the Detroit Red Wings, and the Detroit Pistons

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*CARE PROVIDER*
EXPERT CARE Troy, MI APRIL 2011 - PRESENT
Provide care for a 37 year old diabetic male with cognitive disabilities
and a 22 year old male with Asperger’s and cognitive disabilities.
•Monitor daily insulin shots and blood sugar levels
•Keep the consumers on task with community activities
•Redirect the consumers when dealing with fits of anger and anxiety
•Provide assistance for filling out job applications
•Transport consumers to the gym and help with daily fitness goals
•Tutor the consumers in basic academic skills
•Mentored the client in daily living skills

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SKILLS & TECH
•Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Familiar with Macintosh and PC Platforms
• Experienced with the Canon IPF 9000Large Format Printer • Page Layout
• Project Management • Typography • Branding, Logos, Posters, Signage

Projects by Matthew Walendzik