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SKILLS - Over ten years of experience in print production, graphic design and advertising industry - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign (CS3 and CS4), QuarkXPress, Corel Draw, Free Hand, and Page Maker - HTML, JavaScript, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Flash - Variable data software (Darwin for Quark and InDesign) - Experience in administrating IIS and Apache, creating HTTP and FTP sites, assigning rights and user management - Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office, Power Point - Experience in using Macintosh and PC, scanning, color correction - Various methods and strategies of graphic design - PrePress for offset and digital printing for large format and laser printers - Experience working both as a Project Manager and on independent assignment - High-quality portfolio EXPERIENCE 06/2002 - Present time The Composing Room, 5001 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO Graphics Specialist - Create personalized text and graphic using variable data software - Prepare artworks for digital output using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and QuarkXPress - Digital imaging, preparation, and preflight - Review, correct, set trapping, quality control of client's electronic files prior to printing - Postscript troubleshooting - Maintain and calibrate Epson, Encad, and Roland large-format inkjet printers as well as Xerox DocuColor 2060, 6060 and 700 - Color correct, manipulate, enhance, and apply special photographic and artistic effects to client's files - Create layouts for imposition - Train new employees - Advise on estimating, technical problems and printing processes 06/2001 - Present time Freelance Graphic Designer - Work on layout and prepare images for catalogs and websites - Develop and implement website solutions for corporate clients - Create banners, logos and graphic files for the various websites - Maintain existing websites - Design logos, booklets, coupons and other advertising materials to promote various products - Conduct layout and design of packing items - Present improvements to current printed materials, attend press checks - Contact with clients and vendors, resolve conflicts while producing budgeted and quality products 10/2000 - 06/2001 Optima Graphics, 1710 Larkin Williams, Fenton, MO Mac Operator - Prepared artworks for trade show displays using Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Photoshop - Presented improvements to current printed materials - Made improvements to graphic files for large size digital printing 1998 - 2000 Cosmetic Company InterGRIM, St. Petersburg, Russia Graphic Designer - Conducted layout and computer design of cosmetic production and packing items - Created labels for perfumes bottles and various cosmetic products using Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop - Devised improvements to current printed materials. Performed work flow analysis and recommended quality improvement - Prepared logos, booklets, calendars and other advertising materials to promote various products in the cosmetic industry - Created banners, logos and graphic files for the company's website - Coordinated schedules and formats of printing works 1998 - 1999 Petrograd Newspaper, St. Petersburg, Russia Graphic designer and editor - Created illustrations and graphic files using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator - Validated printing materials and made decisions on the newspaper format and layout 1997 - 1998 Publishing House, St. Petersburg, Russia Assistant Editor and page designer - Created and modified drawings and illustrations for various books - Carried out layout and page design of numerous books in production - Analyzed the flow of text and general look of the finished products EDUCATION 1999 University of St. Petersburg, Russia - Master's Degree in Computer Science 1998 Corel Authorized School of Graphic Design, St. Petersburg, Russia - A.S. in Computer Graphic Design 1991 Fine Art School, St. Petersburg, Russia
