Job Experience


Resumé Objective Work Experience Photography Graphic Design Web Site Design Printing Skills Customer Service Software Lectures Commendations Client Quotes		Job Experience Freelance Graphic Design & Digital Photography July 1993 - Present Graphic Designer Web Site Development & Design Online Marketing Specialist Digital Photographer www.photodesignbynora.com Working as freelance graphic designer and photographer using Macintosh computer in my own studio/office or at client locations. Jobs have included designing a two color promotional flyer for a Caribbean tour operator that was personalized for over thirteen different travel agencies in Central Florida; typesetting/designing several monthly newsletters; designing a brochure, letterhead, envelopes, and business cards for a bagpipe company based in Scotland; designing a pocket folder with die cut inserts for Publix, Lakeland Division to circulate to vendors; concept and layout of a four page insert in a national magazine; and designing several logos. Client list includes International Air Tours, Island Marketing & Publishing, the Florida Audubon Society, the Sanford Chamber of Commerce, Longwood Lincoln Mercury, Erie Canal Cruise Lines, Make-a-Wish Foundation and many other businesses and organizations. Created several web sites for the Internet, that I also maintain on a regular basis. Web design projects have included creating an on-line presence for a recreational cruise line based in the North East, creating a “brochure” site for a vacation attraction in New York), developing and creating a website for an office supply company and a women's designer laptop bag company. More web site designs can be found here. Photography experience includes portrait, product photography, candids, and event shoots. Visit my online portfolio of photographs. Classic Graphics Printing January 1997 - March 2003 Art Director Graphic Designer Serve as Art Director and Graphic Designer for this commercial print shop, while maintaining my freelance business. Responsibilities at this commercial print shop include: Graphic Design/Prepress Typeset/design annual reports, flyers, brochures, identity packages, etc. Conceptualize and create multifaceted projects from start to finish Prepare, preflight and repair files as needed for electronic output to film Maintain and service in-house imagesetter and film processer Transmit files (usually PDF versions) to clients for proofs Color separate files and/or trap files, as needed Create logos for clients from concept to finish Create web sites for clients, including concept, graphics, HTML coding, Javascript, PHP and CGI scripts Created and maintained company web site Accounting/Estimating Estimate all in house and outside jobs from standard to booklets, from one color to full color, using the Franklin Computerized Estimating Program Work with outside vendors on quotes for farmed out jobs Invoicing and accounts receivable responsibility using Peachtree accounting software Prepare purchase order for outside vendors Order paper and printing supplies, as needed, for jobs Customer Service Work one-on-one with clients to help them achieve the best possible printed piece Inform and educate clients on the best possible ways to produce their projects Spec paper and inks for printing Write up work orders for printing and maintain work flow in shop, for which I wrote (programmed) an order entry/job tracking system using Panorama database software and SQL language Sperber Printing & Trophies April 1991 - July 1993 Office Manager Plaque Designer Customer Service Specialist Office Manager/Customer Service Rep (7/92-8/93) Customer service and inside sales In charge of purchasing all engraving materials for the company Dealt one-on-one with suppliers of plastic engraving, rubber stamps, and typesetting/graphic design Invoicing for the printing end of the business Price quotations for printing and engraving ends of the business Trained new employees in the job below Handle 3 incoming lines and 10 in-house stations Customer Service/Plaque Designer & Engraver (4/91-8/92) Invoicing for the engraving end of the business Taking orders over the phone and at the counter Engraving and designing of plaques and trophies using New Hermes computer engraving system Keeping inventory of all supplies Creative Printing & Publishing August 1988 - April 1991 Printing Estimator Typesetter & Customer Service Administrative Assistant Printing Estimator (12/90-4/91) Estimate all in house and outside jobs from standard to booklets, from one color to full color, using the Micro Ink Estimating Program Knowledge of some presses, specifically AB Dick 9810, Hamada, Davidson, and Diddie Web press Daily contact with paper companies and reps, outside vendors, in house sales reps, and customers Familiar with various types of paper stocks and sizes Remained in charge of mail order business conducted by company, for which I wrote my own “mail order manager” program, to keep track of orders and inventory, using the Macintosh Panorama database program Typesetting/Graphic Design (1/90 - 12/90) Typeset/design flyers, newsletters, resumés, etc. using Pagemaker and Adobe Illustrator programs All of the functions as Secretary/Customer Service were also still my sole responsibility Administrative Assistant and Customer Service (8/88 - 12/90) Served as Customer Service Rep/Secretary at this fast growing printing and publishing firm whose customers include Captain D’s, Burger King, and Red Lobster. Overall responsibilities included: Customer/Counter Service Purchase Orders and Shipping Secretarial Functions Handle 5 incoming lines and 12 in-house stations Managed company’s mail order business

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