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Newport News, Virginia

Hayes, Va

Provision of freelance graphic design and consultation services for individuals and businesses in the private sector. In addition graphic design, IT services which include system analysis, computer repair/upgrades and virus removal are also available to my clients.

Newport News, Va

City of Newport News, VirginiaDepartment of Finance - Purchasing DivisionResponsible for creating graphics projects to include charts, graphs, wall graphics, flyers, signs, posters, technical illustrations, mayoral resolutions, business cards, and other related materials to assist with department operations and presentations. Selects type styles and illustrations as appropriate for charts, graphs, maps and reports; operates in Macintosh and PC environments to develop artwork. Develops printing specifications of camera-ready artwork such as newsletters, brochures and presentations; laminates and mounts presentations as required. Works with graphics and printing vendors to produce final products; checks printers’ proofs, maintains established standards, ensures projects are completed within specified schedules and budget; ensures final print authorization. May coordinate projects in the absence of the Graphics Coordinator as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Yorktown, Va

Duties included installation of CATV, broadband and telephone services to residential customers. Installing new connections, upgrade/downgrade of existing services, cable terminations, configuration, adding additional lines (RG6/CAT5) and use of meter to determine strength of signal and optimal placement of equipment within the dwelling.

Newport News, Va

Directed daily operations of the design department, assisting clients and co-workers with troubleshooting documents, hardware and software issues. Prepared art files for production (in-house and vendors) according to determined specifications. Archival of files, maintenance of client folders, design consultation, file conversions and providing proofs through various means. In addition to graphic related duties, I was also responsible for all IT related matters.

Norfolk, Va

Created and prepared cover designs, endsheets, editorial sections, CD-ROM disks, jewel cases and additional projects as assigned. Ensured accuracy and quality of the editorial section by conducting a thorough review of client and job specifications. Acted as a liaison between clients, internal departments and vendors through various means of correspondence. Addressed and corrected technical issues with electronic files, as well as software/hardware issues. Worked self-sufficiently to achieve goals and assist other designers. Filled in as needed when Supervisor and/or Trainer was unavailable.

Williamsburg, Va

Duties entailed overseeing the daily operations of the art department, layout and design, digital prepress, trapping, color correction, typesetting, scanning, preflighting of customer supplied digital documents, font management, archiving, preparing media for outsourced services, general maintenance of computers, lending technical support to customers, preparing camera ready art for printing, paste-ups, tiling, proof correspondence with clients, customer service, and utilizing digital copy machines (Color/B&W).

Williamsburg/Hampton, Va

Duties entailed typesetting, scanning, graphic design, color separations, color correction, digital imaging, preparing camera-ready artwork (center-marking), paste-ups, faxing, utilizing an imagesetter and processor to output film and vellum in order to produce plates for printing presses, design consultation, customer service, technical support (Adobe & Microsoft Service Provider), utilized copy machines and greeting of customers.

Virginia Beach, Va

Duties entailed maintaining logs for equipment usage/maintenance, using the latest digital copy machines, utilizing the design stations (PC and MAC), scanning, digital imaging, design consultation, color correction, padding, binding, laminating, cutting, folding, trimming, greeting/assisting patrons, technical support (Adobe Service Provider), utilizing an imagesetter to output plates which were used on a commercial printing press.

Hampton, Va

Duties entailed producing digital illustrations, light animations, photo enhancements, color corrections, scanning, Mac to PC file exchanges, constructing composites, internet research, and working with team members creating multimedia presentations.

A.A.S., Graphic Communications, 2.9875

Activities and Societies: Intermural Basketball

Diploma, General Studies

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