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Maria D

Graphic/Production Artist

Occupation:

Graphic Design

Location:

Afton, MN

Education Level:

Bachelor

Will Relocate:

No

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I have a diverse background in Graphic and Production Design with extensive experience with both PC and Macintosh platforms. I am conscientious in my personal and professional life, and take pride in a job well done. I cope well with high-stress situations and can manage a variety of projects and deadlines simultaneously.

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COMPANY POSITION HELD DATES WORKED

Next Day Gourmet (Confidential) 1/2001 - 9/2007
Computer Chrome (Confidential) 11/1996 - 1/2001
Integrated Strategies (Confidential) 2/1996 - 12/1996
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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Graphic Design 1993 Bachelor Degree
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Highlights:

Efficiently manage layout of catalogue pages, proofread and make revisions. Participated in team efforts to meet deadlines. Coordinate spec sheet projects from concept through completion. Design seasonal covers for catalogues, flyers and web site graphics. Oversees all product photo shoots and prepare photos for catalogues and flyers and run auto-pricing. Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design in Powerpoint presentation and posters for client. Redesigned bitmap logos into vector imaging suitable for print. Utilized Topaz scanner and Photoshop to manipulate, improve quality and color correct images. Responsible for 3M Digital Media Repository, (an on-line photo library and database). Duties included creating meta-data tags and categorizing data. Designed and managed content for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Reviewed and implemented changes in Quark and PowerPoint files for customers. Assisted salesperson in answering graphical technical questions. Designed unique backgrounds, buttons, and images for use in CD-ROM and Powerpoint presentations. Created corporate logos and brochure covers. Designed storyboards for clients’ interactive shows. Key designer for Lutheran Brotherhood, which resulted in a Silver Award for Excellence in Design.

Companies I like:

Target, local Ad agencies, IKea

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page layout design
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