Resumé

Paul D. Franke
pfranke_21@yahoo.com


Education:
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 2004 - May 2007
Bachelor of Science Industrial Design

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey
September 2001 - May 2004
Associates Degree in Graphic Design, GPA 3.1

Employment:
Shred Out Cancer Foundation, www.shredoutcancer.org
May2009-Present
Art Director for non-profit, board member, Designing clothing, promotional fliers, event banners, and stickers

Diversified Service Contracting, Naval Weapons Station Earle Colts Neck, NJ
April 25, 2009 - August 17, 2012
Asistant Supervisor and General labor in U.S. Government restricted areas

Board Luv, Fair Haven, New Jersey, www.boardluv.net
September 2007-Present
Owner/Artist, airbrush painter, surfboard repair and refurbishing, web site manager, and local art show coordinator

Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, New Jersey
June 2011 - September 2011
Security/Bouncer/Doorman - Provide security, check legal age and refuse entry to bar/nightclub based on criteria such as intoxication, aggressive behavior, or dress code. Coordinate with local law enforcement personnel to effectively arrest and prosecute individuals guilty of trespassing, possession of a fake ID, assault, and other similar offenses.

The Sport Spot, Shrewsbury New Jersey
November 15, 2007 - April 16, 2009
Retail sales of ski/snowboard/tennis equipment and accessories and rentals

Bike Haven Bicycle Shop, Fair Haven, New Jersey
June 10, 2007- January 5, 2008
Bicycle mechanic, assembler, retail sales floor help

Biketopia Bicycle Shop, Havertown, Pennsylvania
June 1, 2005 - May 1, 2007
Bicycle mechanic, assembler, retail sales floor help

Monmouth Camera, Shrewsbury, New Jersey
March 01, 2003 - August 15, 2004
Retail sales, customer service, hour photo processor,
photo retouching, passport photos, crime scene photo processing for local police departments, and assistant wedding photographer

Mark Weiss Photography, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, www.markwiess.com
March 15, 2004 - August 15, 2004
Design of high profile band related material, photo retouching,
organization of photo shoot materials, and helped to move into and establish a new studio space
Clients: Black Eyed Peas, Soil, Dokken, and Silvertide

Burpee Materials Technology, Eatontown, New Jersey, www.burpeetech.com
July 01, 2001 - August 15, 2002
Surface finishing, electropolishing, microblasting,
and processing of prototype medical stents

Freelance Graphic Design - Independent Projects
Shred Out Cancer Foundation, www.shredoutcancer.org
May 2009- Present
Art Director for non-profit, board member, clothing design, event banners, and promotional fliers

Brian Franke Singer-Songwriter, Silver Springs, Maryland, www.brianfranke.com
September 2009-Present
Freelance graphic design, logo creation, business card, show posters, and web site banner

Board Luv, Fair Haven, New Jersey, www.boardluv.net
September 2007-Present
Owner/Artist, airbrush painter, surfboard repair/refurbishing, web site manager, and art show coordinator

Design and Computer Skills
Experience in: Graphic design and print layout, airbrush painting, model and prototype building
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Mac and Windows computer literate
Working knowledge in Solidworks, Rhino, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Vis, InDesign, AutoCAD
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point, Movie Maker
Hand sketching/rendering, prototype and model building, plastic vacuum forming, sewing,
wood working, metal working, welding, airbrushing and professional level photography

Organizations and Affiliations
Monmouth County Sheriffs Department Office of Emergency Management Volunteer December 2011-August 2012
Shred Out Cancer Foundation 2009-Present Art Director and Board Member
Life Rolls On Foundation-They Will Surf Again volunteer 2008-Present
IDSA Student Member 2005 to 2007
Surfrider Foundation Member 2003 to Present
Spokesperson for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention -Speaker at 2003 Lifesavers Awards
Dinner; Interviews with USA Today, New York Times, and People Magazine

Awards and Merits
• Monmouth County Sheriffs Department Citizen's Police Academy Graduate November 2011
• Red Cross AED /CPR certified March 2011
• “Dandelier” chandelier featured in May 2007 Philly Heart Design and exhibited by
The F.U.E.L. Gallery in Philadelphia during “Design Philadelphia”
• “Wall Mounted File Hanger” featured in the 2007 International Contemporary
Furniture Fair, New York
• “Wall Mounted File Hanger” received Honorable Mention in the 2005 Amuneal Challenge faculty
sponsored design competition at Philadelphia University


Awards and Merits
Philadelphia University Faculty Scholarship
2005 Amuneal Challenge faculty sponsored design competition
-The “Wall Mounted File Hanger” Honorable Mention

Projects by Paul Franke