Coroflot

Resume

Work Experience

8/2003 - Present Fastsigns Cincinnati, Ohio
Environmental Graphic Designer / Production Manager


* Guided clients through the process of sign design concept to
completion leaving them impassioned and inspired.

* Acted as liaison between client, sales and production to ensure
accuracy and establish a cohesive understanding of client's
expectations.

* Designed and produced stress free way-finding system for the same
day recovery unit of Children's Hospital of Cincinnati

* Trusted by companies like P&G, Chiquita and 5/3rd for color,
consistency and quality.

* Branded corporate displays for First Group an international
transportation company.

* Authored technical training literature to educate and standardize
store practices.

* Orchestrated RIP printers and blade and laser plotter operations

* Repaired, maintained and networked equipment arresting the added
expense of 3rd party consultation.

* Calibrated color equipment such as scanners, monitors, printers and
created print profiles custom to our product line.


9/1999 - 6/2003 Signtronix Torrance, California
Lead Computer Designer / Design Department Manager


* Managed a staff of four individuals while maintaining production
and inventory.

* Created interactive technical guides with Macromedia Flash to aid
in reducing company training costs for national sales staff.

* Evaluated rough layouts and sketches to build provocative sales
images

* Created feature works that were used during sales presentations

* Created stunning images using my background in composition, color,
and fine arts techniques.

* Monitored and corrected software and hardware configuration
problems.

* Operated Edge and Max 2 thermal emulsion printing systems, Gerber
Odyssey plotter, as well as, Hewitt Packard Office Jet large format
RIP printer


8/1997 - 8/1999 City of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio
Sign Maker


* Provided signs and design work on strict deadlines.

* Used AUTO CAD and Flexisign based design applications.

* Taught basic computer skills classes to city employees.

* Introduced new computer software and hardware to the Public Works
Department which saved time and expanded production possibilities.

* Participated in several city projects for the Public Works
Department including; Internet Research Team, Public Works Training
Catalog Production Team, and City Web Site Design Team.

Education
2004 - Present Cincinnati State Technical Cincinnati, Ohio
Industrial Design

* Associates degree to be completed by 2010.

* Consistently received The Merit Award a.k.a Dean's list for part
time students


2004 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio

* Marker Rendering


1989 - 1991 Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio
Illustration

* Completed core studies in art and design.


Certifications CNC, A+, MCP, Adobe Solutions, 3D Max v.3

Specialized Hardware and Software Knowledge

Color Span 74" UV Flat Bed Printer, Hewlett Packard 5500 Design-Jet
Printer, Seiko Color Painter 64S, MacDermid Colorspan72UVX, Ioline 260SD
72" Plotter, 3D Routing Systems, 42" Hot/Cold Laminator, Gerber Edge/Max
Thermal Printing Systems, Eye One Color Calibration System, ULS flatbed
laser cutting system
Mac and PC capable, Adobe CSS (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign), Alias
Wavefront SoftImage, 3D MAX, Amiable Technologies Flexisign, AutoCAD
2006, A+ Certification, MCP Certification, CADCAM, Corel Draw, GSP Omega,
Inventor 10, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office XP, MCP
Certification, Onyx RIP Server