Graphic Artist/Illustrator

[Lynn Kaye]

Candidate #2034
wet...@blkbox.com
281-346-1022
Reason for looking: laid off due to government cutbacks.
Geographic Preference: CT,NH

OBJECTIVE
A challenging position as a graphic artist, that will give me the
opportunity use my creative abilities as well as my technical and
organization skills.

SKILLS

- 11 years Macintosh computer systems hardware and software expert.
Working knowledge of PCs.
- Software application experience includes:
- Proficient in: Adobe Illustrator 7, Adobe Photoshop 4, Adobe
Dimensions 3, and FileMaker Pro 3
- Additional experience with: Quark XPress, Kai's Power Tools
3, Kai's Power Tools Vector Effects, Claris Draw, Fractal Design
Expression, Ray Dream Designer, Microsoft Excel 5, Microsoft Word 6,
and Microsoft Works 3
- Extensive personal experience with color and black & white
photography, specifically photographing and enlarging.

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Artist/Illustrator (c) Sonalysts, Inc., Waterford, CT (c) 1986
- 1998
- Delivered camera ready manuals which adhered to government
requirements by creating and using appropriate graphics.
- Proposed, implemented and maintained a FileMaker Pro database of
more than 2800 standardized technical graphics (artwork, diagrams,
tables, etc.) which resulted in 50% (on average) productivity gain.
Continuously updated the appropriate graphics in the database as the
specifications changed. Communicated the general impact of the
specific changes to appropriate individuals.
- Acted as Macintosh computer system expert, troubleshooted system
problems for other employees.
- Took responsibility for training new team members in companyąs
procedures and computer techniques.

Volunteer Graphic Artist (c) Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Gales Ferry,
CT (c) 1994 - 1998
- Starting with a concept, designed camera ready special occasion
mass programs (including illustrations) for professional reproduction.
- Developed a professional logo for use in a new charity.
- Created illustrations needed for seasonal projects.

Freelance Graphic Artist (c) Ardra Design, Inc., Mystic, CT (c) Fall
1986
- Developed advertisement layouts and produced the mechanicals for
delivery to a cruise line customer.
- Created detailed line drawings of childrenąs transforming vehicles,
using traditional technical pens.

Freelance Graphic Artist (c) Spraylat Corp., Mt. Vernon, NY (c) 1983 -
1986
- Proposed, designed and produced camera ready advertisements,
brochures, color sample brochures, and paint can labels for their line
of sign paint products.

Graphic Artist/Illustrator (c) Mercury Menu Service, Philadelphia, PA
(c) 1985 - 1986
- Designed and updated restaurants menus by creating the design,
layout, and illustrations; producing the camera ready art.

Freelance Graphic Artist (c) Helen Shonbrun, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
(c) 1984 - 1985
- Created layouts, comps, mechanicals, and line illustrations for
direct mail pieces, needed by local Philadelphia banks.

Student Graphic Artist Co-op (c) Philadelphia Magazine, Philadelphia,
PA (c) February 1984
- Created a pencil illustration used for a magazine brief. Also
responsible for numerous production tasks, including stats, rough
layouts, etc.

Graphic Artist (c) A&T Technical Services, North Stonington, CT (c)
Summers 1980 - 1983
- Produced camera ready government reports, manuals, presentations,
etc. using traditional techniques.
education

BFA in Advertising Design (c) Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA
(c) 1984

AWARDS

- Jack Bershad Award, Dragon, Paper Sculpture, Moore College of Art,
Philadelphia, PA (c) 1982
- Blue Ribbon Award, Toy Store Window, Painting, Scholastic Art
Competition State of Connecticut Regional Exhibition (c) 1977
- Honorable Mention, Bank logo, Philadelphia bank logo competition
(c) 1982

EXHIBITS

- Shennecossett Beach, Collage Photograph, Hygienic Art 17, El'n'Gee
Club, New London, CT (c) 1995
- Pointillist cards, Guilford Christmas Craft Show, Guilford, CT (c)
1993-1994
- Pointillist cards, Mystic Outdoor Arts Festival, Mystic, CT (c)
1992-1994
- Pointillist Christmas cards, Old State House Christmas Craft Show,
Hartford, CT (c) 1991
- Graphic design work, Senior Show, Moore College of Art,
Philadelphia, PA (c) 1984
- Cosmetic box design, Student Show, Moore College of Art,
Philadelphia, PA (c) 1983
- Egyptian Self Portrait, Ceramic, Student Show, Moore College of
Art, Philadelphia, PA (c) 1981