AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Director
SUMMARY: Top notch Director with huge experience developing visual concepts and overseeing their integrity, appropriateness and coordination in implementation within all public communications.
Summary of Qualifications
Ten years experience
Strong experience involving design and production of a wide range of periodicals, publications and other printed materials.
Exceptional knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, techniques and processes used in publishing.
In-depth knowledge of art, design, typography, printing processes and materials.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with Macintosh hardware and software.
Profound ability to develop effective design solutions within constraints of deadlines and budgets.
Immense ability to execute those physical activities required to perform the essential functions.
Solid ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing, including the ability to effectively write and edit several projects for publication.
Exceptional ability to work independently, as well as establish and maintain harmonious relations with other staff, faculty and students.
Professional Experience
Royal Communication Service, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
Creative Director
Produce viewbooks/catalogs and peripheral graphics for the College of Liberal Arts, the Atkinson Graduate School of Management, the College of Law and the School of Education from concept development to print.
Established working relationships with printers, image setters, outside artist/designers and other vendors.
Keep current with changes in technology as they impact processes and budgets.
Oversee the entire print process, from delivery of camera-ready art to blueline to press check and insure timely delivery of finished pieces.
Work closely with graphic designer, production designer and photographer to create new pieces and advise about production costs, vendor options, and creative execution.
Dept. of Works, Rainbow County, Minneapolis 2000 - 2002
Junior Designer - Engineering
Prepared preliminary design, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates pertaining to the development of state parks, recreation areas and other recreation projects, and highway roadside landscaping.
Drafted master plans and prepares detailed development plans and specifications for building sites and landscape plantings.
Reviewed plans for conformance to codes and authorized approval for construction.
Performed special studies, planning, environmental design, and field investigations as required.
Reviewed development plans, permit application documents, environmental impact statements and reclamation plans.
Advised supervisor of problems, changes, and suggestions for more effective regulation practice and development activity.
Advised contractors on the interpretation of plans and recommended changes when necessary.
Dept. of Works, Rainbow County, Minneapolis 1998 - 2000
Designer - Engineering Intern (under supervision)
Planned and designed exhibition spaces, elements, and traffic patterns and drafted working drawings.
Executed implementation of exhibit design plans including lighting, labeling, construction and the installation process and monitored progress of contracted portions.
Prepared, monitored, and tracked exhibition installation budgets and authorized expenditures for exhibition display and construction.
Maintained existing exhibits and displayed and anticipated deterioration factors and security requirements.
Observed all common safety practices.
Performed other related duties as assigned or requested.