PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Douglas is a traditionally educated graphic designer who offers 5 years of experience in the creative and advertising industries. He is a dedicated employee who has experience in both production and management and understands what it means to go above and beyond in order to execute and perform. Currently Douglas is looking to obtain a position that will enable him to challenge himself and expand his skill-sets and industry knowledge while meeting client expectations and delivering quality project solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DOUGLAS SZWAK DESIGN
801 Walnut Ridge
Pottstown, PA 19464
PRINCIPAL / GRAPHIC DESIGNER (September 2006 - Present)
As the principal consultant and graphic designer for Douglas Szwak Design Services, Douglas was responsible for meeting with client project managers and department representatives to conceptualize and develop creative solutions for a wide variety of projects. Some project examples include: printed materials, internal training aids, quarterly and annual reports and inter-department presentations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Logo Design
- Corporate Communications
- Quarterly / Annual Reports
- Copywriting and Proofreading
- Corporate Policy Adherence
- Creative Consulting
- Deadline / Priority Management
- Execution under Aggressive Timeframes
CLIPPER MAGAZINE
3708 Hempland Rd.
Mountville, PA 17554
GRAPHIC DESIGNER (August 2003-September 2006)
As a graphic designer for The Clipper Magazine, Douglas was responsible for meeting client expectations by developing logo designs, advertisement layouts, copy text and performing photo manipulation and retouching. During his time working with Clipper clients he learned to self manage and prioritize project development in order to meet aggressive timeframes and fixed production deadlines. During his tenure Douglas was recognized by clients as a resource who was capable of executing and meeting high levels of quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Magazine Ad Design / Layout
- Logo Design and Recreation
- Photo Manipulation / Retouching
- Copywriting and Proofreading
- Team Environment
- Deadline / Priority Management
- Execution under Aggressive Timeframes
- Assistance and Support of other team members
INTELLSIGN
243 Jefferson St.
Pottstown, PA 19464
PRODUCTION MANAGER (September 2002-August 2003)
While serving as the production manager for Intellisign it was Douglas' responsibility to coordinate, and perform production tasks while also completing office management responsibilities and assisting in client coordination and sales efforts. Typical responsibilities included client meetings, creative design and execution, project and resource scheduling, and supplies procurement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- ADA Sign Production
- Art Direction / Creative Design
- Computer Layout and Engraving
- Shop / Office Management
- Order Processing
- Production Scheduling
- Project Prioritization
- Materials Tracking / Acquisition
- Sign Installation
- Sales Support
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS:
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Design Software:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe In-Design
Adobe ImageReady
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Streamline
Dreamweaver
Quark Express
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Office Software:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, 5.0, 6.0
Netscape 6.2, 7.0
Safari
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Operating Systems:
Mac OS 9.0, OSX
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
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EDUCATION:
Bradley Academy For The Visual Arts
1409 Williams Road
York, PA 17402-9012
AST: GRAPHIC DESIGN (GPA: 3.3)
Graduated June 2002
* Letters of recommendation and full portfolio available upon request.
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