Illustrator/Graphic Designer
I am a dedicated worker with a strong background in illustration and graphic design. I have worked for and served in the United States Marine Corps as an illustrator from 2003 to 2007 and have developed strong leadership skills as well as initiative. Working in a team is the best environment for me but I am also very capable of taking on solo projects. I am looking for employment where my creative abilities and technical skills will be a strong asset to the company.
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Stephen Protoss
112 Mohonk Rd. High Falls, NY 12440
mobile: 845.633.6035
e-mail: SFProtoss@msn.com
OBJECTIVE
-A design/illustration position where advanced creative skills will be an asset to the company’s production.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Combat Illustrator- Marine Corps Institute, Washington DC
-Development and maintenance of illustrations for publication in Marine Corps training manuals.
-Consult and advise regarding preparation of graphic materials.
-Maintain familiarity with programs as an aid in producing acceptable products.
-Provide advice and assistance on interpreting and applying policies, guidelines, standards for design, graphics, composition, and other techniques related to communication of information.
-Perform graphic design and work in fields of composition, drafting, cover execution, layout, slides, charts, graphs and other related materials.
-Design placement of printed material in relation to visual material, and determine appropriate treatment of visual material.
-Utilize Mac and PC platforms using Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and other widely used software packages for graphic design.
Freelance Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography
-Designed business cards, advertisements, brochures and multimedia projects.
-Designed original artwork and logos.
-Supervised projects from design to final printing .
-Interacted with existing customers and established new accounts
-Created, maintained and managed digital image files for storage and electronic access.
-Retouched old & damaged photos for individual clients.
-Photographed studio portraits for personal portfolios.
-Photographed for material deficiency reports.
-Photographed crime scene evidence.
Working Knowledge of:
-Print preparation and production.
-Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel.
-Studio, crime scene, and journalistic photography.
United States Marine Corps
-Member of Marine Corps Institute Graphics Support Section.
-Commanded a four person Graphics Support Team.
-Responsible for production of one hundred and fifty to three hundred quality illustrations per year for three years.
-Provided counseling and training to troops and recorded daily production in log book.
-Experienced as a Non Commissioned Officer In Charge.
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Home of the Commandants of the Marine Corps
-Guided tours of the home.
-Coordinated docent meetings.
-Contributed information toward docent manual.
-Maintained a steadily updated knowledge of the home.
MCI Company Support
-Conducted and participated in many fund raising events in support of the company.
-Participated in multiple Washington, D.C. “Clean-Up” events.
EDUCATION
SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY
-Associates Degree in Fine Art, 12/2009
Art Institute Online, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
-Graphic Design Major, 9/2005-2006
Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
-Basic Still Photography Course, 12/2006
-Basic Multimedia Illustrator Course, 12/2003
Rondout Valley High School, Accord, New York
-High School Diploma, 6/2002
Woodstock School of Art, Woodstock, New York
-Drawing and Painting Apprentice, 6/2002
References upon request
Location
High Falls, NY
Specialties
- Illustration
- Design Management
Experience
4 yearsEducation
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal awarded for Management and leadership of Graphics Section, Marine Corps Institute Company. Distinguished Honor Graduate From Defense Information School for Illustration and Photography.
