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Software Fluency |
Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe InDesign CS3; Microsoft Office 2007; QuarkXPress 4.0; HTML 4.0; CSS 2.0; MS Access
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Professional Experience |
| Freelance Design Work and Other Experience |
1992-Present |
| Website design for Hixson First Baptist Church (http://www.hixsonfirstbaptist.org) and Sycamore Baptist Church (http://www.michaelmays.com/sycamorebaptist/index.html); CD & Jacket design for Michael Mays Music Ministries (2005, 2006); Pamphlet/flyer design for First Baptist-Dallas' Prison Ministries (2003); performed extensive work for Fundamental Design, Inc. (Chattanooga, TN), including an entire product catalog for Creation Science Evangelism Ministries, special event programs and booklets for various churches, and several videocassette cover designs. Performed logo design for Video Direct Services (a division of Sterling Productions), Aquatech, Inc., Inline Skate and Bike Rental, etc. Produced flyer designs for student recitals, custom art (pencils, inks, airbrush portraiture/photo realistic art), etc.
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| Creative Needle Magazine |
Jan 1999-Aug 2000 |
Managing Editor
Managed and edited Creative Needle Magazine, a magazine for heirloom sewing and
needle art. Duties involved extensive use of Adobe Photoshop 5.0 and QuarkXPress
4.04, as well as Adobe Illustrator 8.0, Macromedia Freehand 8.0 and Microsoft Office.
Assembled bimonthly magazine and managed advertising and marketing departments.
Achievements
- Improved skills in newer versions of industry-standard desktop publishing software
- Gained proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Access for Windows 95
- Improved managerial and supervisory skills
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| Olan Mills, Inc. |
1998-1999 |
P.C. Repair Technician
Performed routine PC and peripheral maintenance & repair for Olan Mills (through
Manpower Services). Duties included peripheral troubleshooting and salvaging, cable
checks, network maintenance, and computer troubleshooting and repair.
Achievements
- Increased knowledge and proficiency in Windows 95, 98, NT, and DOS
- Improved work flow by isolating equipment not needing repair being returned to department
- Expended overall knowledge of computer and electronics systems
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| VMO Graphics |
1998 |
Technical Design Specialist
Worked with technical design firm holding accounts with such clients as Roadtec and Aztec.
Produced control panel graphics, charts, and application labels based on supplied DXF specs
from engineering. Created plotter-cut adhesive graphics and inversions.
Achievements
- Expanded skills with various technical and engineering design files and formats
- Worked with a variety of substrates and conditions
- Involved in design creation, production, and application for ready-to-go adhesive products
| | ImageWright, Inc. |
1997 |
Service Bureau Technician
Performed service bureau duties including film imaging/developing, transparency and
reflective drum scanning, MatchPrint, Color Key and 3M proofing, and critical color
correction. Evaluated products for clients' delivery for quality and professionalism.
Increased proficiency in Adobe Illustrator 7.0, PageMaker 6.5.2, PhotoShop 4.0 and
Streamline 3.0, Macromedia FreeHand 7 and QuarkXPress 3.32.
Achievements
- Increased experience in prepress file preparation and film resolution characteristics
- Acquired extensive experience in precision color balancing and design layout on Mac- and PC-based platforms (all software)
- Improved color, film and overall design knowledge and experience
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| Education |
Master of Church Music in Vocal Performance - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,
2004
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
1995
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (degree not completed) - Tennessee Temple University, 1991 |
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| References |
Available upon request |
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