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Resume What I am all about. JOB GOALS Looking for a position that allows me to use my creative skills to better myself and advance the visual image of my employer while still growing and learning as a designer. JOB EXPERIENCE 09.2005-Current Western Michigan University (www.wmich.edu) Graphic Designer (Contract/Temp Staff) (269) 387-2149 1903 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 I am currently employed as a Graphic Designer at Western Michigan University, in the Marketing department of Student Affairs, and I perform the following duties: working with the Director and Assistant Director of Marketing to produce both print and web ads, Dreamweaver management of Web content and creation of online forms, email correspondence with department staff for proofs and approval, delivery of on campus projects, work with and train student employees, and work within deadlines and tight schedules to make sure projects are on time. Also some clerical work such as copying, data entry, filing, and proof printing. 08.2003-12.2007 Freelancing/Teaching www.garald4.com Michigan With my occasional free time I spent it freelancing to stay fresh in the technology field. Some of my projects have included: working as a teacher at the Art Center of Battle Creek teaching comic book design courses, volunteering my time to the Art Center of Battle Creek to produce and maintain their Web site, teaching “Intro to Graphic Design” at Kellogg Community College, painting murals, and working with manufacturing companies to produce interactive CD-ROMs and print materials. 11.2003-03.2005 Battle Creek Enquirer (www.battlecreekenquirer.com) Graphic / Web Designer (269) 964-7161 155 W. Van Buren St. Battle Creek, MI 49017 As a Graphic Designer at The Battle Creek Enquirer I performed the following duties: working with a sales staff and advertisers to produce both print and Web ads, producing spec ads for both print and Web ads, Dreamweaver and WS FTP PRO management of Web content, work with the Production (prepress) department to make sure ads produce plates and rip correctly, layout the United Way of Battle Creek bi-monthly newspaper insert, and work within daily deadlines and tight schedules. Also some clerical work such as copying, data entry, filing, and proof printing. 08.2002-08.2003 Neural Planet Network (www.neuralplanet.net) Graphic / Web Designer (616) 957-0555 3883 36th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 As a Graphic Designer at Neural Planet Network I performed the following duties: working with clients to produce both Web and print projects, producing mockups for both Web and print designs, Dreamweaver and WS FTP PRO management of Web sites, HTML, Javascript, Flash design and production, interactive CD-ROM design and production, working with printers (prepress), working with programmers, and some networking duties. Also some clerical work such as copying, data entry, filing, and proof printing. 08.2001-08.2002 Industrial Quick Search (www.industrialquicksearch.com) Graphic / Web Designer (616) 285-3129 1500 East Beltline Grand Rapids, MI 49506 As a Graphic Designer at Industrial Quick Search I performed the following duties: working with approximately 140 Web sites, some print, uploading files, downloading files, Web construction, revisions, corrections, page layout (print and Web), HTML proofing, and some networking duties. Some clerical work such as data entry, filing, and proof printing. EDUCATION 1998-2002 (www.kcad.edu) Graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design. Attained a BFA with emphasis on Visual Communication (Multimedia). 1995-1997 (www.kellogg.edu) Attended Kellogg Community College. Studied visual arts, computer information systems and television broadcasting. COMPUTER SKILLS • Computer literate with Windows and Mac (Apple) operating systems • Basic knowledge of Windows and Mac (Apple) networking • Windows and Mac (Apple) troubleshooting • File size and format awareness • Print and Digital production PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE Adobe Photoshop, Imageready, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat/Distiller, Premiere Macromedia Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Freehand, Director QuarkXpress, 3D Studio Max, Cinema4D, Lightwave, Quicktime, MultiAd Creator, MS Office MISCELLANEOUS • 2002 Student Addy Awards Citation of Excellence • Computer Tutor During College • Kendall College of Art and Design Student Government • After School Art Program Coordinator • Mural Painting Coordinator • Kellogg Community College Adjunct • Art Center of Battle Creek Class Instructor

About garald4 History of the name.
garald4 has a lot of history behind it. Eventually I will have more about the history of a family name that has made it to the 4th and will hopefully continue. Along with a brief history of the name I will also include bios of the other Garald's (I, II, III and myself IV).

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