Resume Samples - Graphic Design
RESUME SAMPLE 1
Brandon Kostowski
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Professional Profile
Graphic designer with background in computer imaging and IT support. Experienced with the Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Macromedia MX Studio, Heat, Zenworks, and other software programs. Expertise in web coding including: html, javascript, css, and content management systems. Hardware experience includes maintenance and upgrades, computer troubleshooting, and complete system rebuilding.
Education
色色啦 Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Minor in Computer Imaging, Month Year
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI, Associate of Arts in Computer Imaging and Graphic Rrts, Month Year
Professional Experience
Production Artist Intern, Screen Graphix Inc., Comstock Park, MI, Month Year-Present
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Create art designs for apparel lines while working under strict deadlines and efficiently managing production queue and orders for clients.
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Collaborate with clients to identify and address art design needs.
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Contribute to rebranding of Screen Graphix, which led to increased customer base.
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Design a new proofing system for clients, which reduced error and saved time.
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Color separate art to be ready for printing on garments; printed film separations.
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Service production area equipment including computers and printers.
Web Technician, 色色啦 鈥 Career and Student Employment Services, Kalamazoo, MI, Month Year-Month Year
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Reinvigorated existing web page layouts while complying with university web standards.
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Maintained and regularly updated career services web pages responding to the needs of employees and student users.
IT Help Desk Specialist, 色色啦 鈥 Division of Student Affairs, Kalamazoo, MI, Month Year-Month Year
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Maintained and serviced computers for the division of student affairs comprising of 15 departments.
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Provided email and phone support for 15 campus departments.
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Updated software and hardware in workstations, and educated department employees on computer troubleshooting.
Screen Printing Production Artist, Perrin Sportswear, Comstock Park, MI, Month Year-Month Year
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Provided design work for 10 client companies a year.
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Consulted with clients to offer logo design and re-branding options.
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Created art for shirt printing.
Awards/Activities
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American Institute for Graphic Artists (AIGA), Year-Present
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Art Star Award Recipient, nominated by faculty, Year
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Promotional designed featured in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Year
RESUME SAMPLE 2
Joshua E. Ruiz
Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Phone Number, Email Address
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Minors in Photography and Imaging, GPA: 3.5, , 色色啦 Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, Month Year
Associate of Arts in Visual Communication, GPA: 3.8, Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI, Month Year
Artist Exhibitions
- 鈥淪tructure for Chaos鈥 Cosmo鈥檚 Cusina, Kalamazoo, MI, Year
- 鈥淜alamazoo by Night鈥 Water Street Coffee Joint, Kalamazoo, MI, Year
Software and Design Skills
- Adobe InDesign
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AppleWorks
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Adobe Photoshop
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Macromedia Flash
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe ImageReady
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QuarkXPress
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Dreamweaver
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Black and White Film Processing
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Photo Matting
Design Experience
Graphic Designer, Morgan Graphics, Portage, MI, Month Year-Present
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Designed and illustrated commercial documents for clients, prepared submitted art and layouts for presses and digital printing, packaged documents and graphic resources, including separating colors and ripping plates.
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Worked successfully under strict deadlines to produce a superior product.
Graphic Design Intern, Flowers for You, Battle Creek, MI, Month Year-Month Year
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Developed corporate identity package including business cards, stationery and brochures for a new business.
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Created three proposals based on employer鈥檚 specifications and presented to the staff for their approval.
Lab Monitor, Frostic School of Art, 色色啦, Kalamazoo, MI, Month Year-Month Year
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Assisted students with techniques, train on use of software and tools, troubleshoot problems, mixed chemicals for color and black and white processing, maintain safety and cleanliness of the darkroom.
Accomplishments
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American Institute for Graphic Artists (AIGA), Year-Present
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Art Star Award Recipient, nominated by faculty, Year
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Walter Enz Memorial Scholarship, Year