Résumé
To whom it may concern:
My objective is to obtain employment in an environment where my skills and potential can be utilized. I have over 13 years of experience in the graphic arts field. 2 years of experience working as case management for computer tech support via phone. Countless years experience in the care of domestic animals to include 4H involvement. I have cared for a geriatric cat with kidney disease, giving her sub-cutaneous fluids and feeding her by any means necessary. I have a web comic up and running for over 2 years that updates 3 times a week; http://www.ginpu.us
I work well with deadlines and always meet or exceed expectations. I am a fast learner and willing to learn new things. Please look over my resume for my qualifications. My online portfolio is available at http://graphix.ginpu.us. If references are needed I can provide them upon request.
I thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Michelle Van Zandt
graphix@ginpu.us
http://graphix.ginpu.us
http://www.ginpu.us
SKILLS
- Proficient with PC and Macintosh platforms
- Proficient with Adobe InDesign, Multi-Ad Creator, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Distiller, Firefox, and Quark Xpress.
- Proficient with various hardware, to include Wacom tablets and scanner technology.
- Familiar with SCS Track, AdMonitorX, Harris/DateVue, Adobe Dreamweaver, OpenCanvas, CorelDRAW and JobDirect
- Excellent at working to meet deadlines in an individual or team setting
- Learns quickly, detail oriented, interprets information accurately
- Possesses excellent trouble shooting skills
- Care of sick felines to include sub-cutaneous fluids, weighing, feeding, and cleaning; paying attention to changes in habit, feeding and sleeping; administering oral medications
- Draw and update a web comic three times a week – http://www.ginpu.us
EDUCATION
- 1998 Monmouth University – Graphic Arts
- 1995-1996 O.C. Vocational/Technical School – Commercial Art & Printing
- 1995 Central Regional High School – General courses, Diploma
EMPLOYMENT
1999-1999 Sales Associate / Fish Dept. Manager / Night Manager,
Pet’s Choice, Bayville, NJ
- Sold animals to customers with necessary equipment as well as educating them about the animals they purchased.
- General care and cleaning of small pets & small birds
- General care and cleaning of reptiles and exotic pets
- Hand feeding of conures, pionus, amazons and macaws
- Stocked shelves, fronted shelves and general cleaning duties
- Care of freshwater fish system
- Kept inventory and ordered freshwater fish and live food
- Used cash register, credit card and check machines.
- Responsible for shutting down the store at night
2000-2002 Case Manager/Technical Support Engineer,
The Answer Group, Margate, FL
- Focused on two corporate accounts: Compaq and Best Buy
- Provided computer troubleshooting and repair to customers by phone
- Assisted co-workers with technical questions, call, policies and procedures
2002-2003 Pre-press Operator/Graphic Design
Minuteman Press, Boca Raton, FL
- Designed original and adapted design for a wide variety of products: newsletters, advertisements, logos, mailers and postcards, stationary items, package design, brochures, posters and banners
- Communicated by phone, fax and e-mail with clients and other printers
- Scanned, color corrected and silhouetted reflective and transparent art to proper specifications
- Prepared, troubleshot and output digital files to copier fieries, film, postscript files, disk, and plate (CTP)
- Assisted with spiral & tape binding, cutting, collating and mass mailings in the bindery department
- Maintained computers and shop equipment
2004-2008 Design Associate/Production Coordinator
Scripps Treasure Coast Publishing Company, Vero Beach, FL
- Designed and adapted advertisements for retail and classified territories, both in market and out of market
- Sales and marketing support including team revenue goal attainment and team development of advertising campaigns for in and out of market businesses
- Worked with clients to increase customer satisfaction with finished products
- Gave accurate directions to overnight production staff to create advertisements to customer specifications
- Assisted walk-in customers with circulation, classified and payment needs
- Operated cash register for payments and closing
- Streamlined and organized office procedures
- Monitored office supplies and equipment
- Assisted co-workers with program and technical questions
AWARDS AND TESTIMONIALS
2007 Florida Press Association
Special Section: Best Overall – Honorable Mention
2007 Florida Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives
Best Color Ad – Group 2 – Gold Award
2006 Advertising Federation of the Treasure Coast ADDY Award
Public Service – Print, Newspaper – Silver Award
2004 Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
“You Rock Award” Best spot color ad
Positive customer testimonials