resume

EDUCATION: PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS: TECHNICAL SKILLS:

STEPHEN GRIFFINGraphic Designer

seggraphics.com

I am an artist with a BFA in graphic design and experience in commercial print production and publishing environments. This combination of technical skill and artistic talent, can be utilized to solve problems and create quality work.

437 Millstone CourtEl Paso, TX 79932(915) 407-1432 stegriff007@gmail.com

BFA in Graphic DesignMay 2004University of Texas at El Paso

Knowledge and application of the principles of design and elements of artFreehand and digital drawing ability Patience when dealing with difficult problems Passion for graphic designPassion for learning

Experience with a variety of commercial printing processesWork primarily done in Adobe Creative Suite on Apple ComputerFamiliarity with Microsoft Office and Windows operating systemKnowledge of video production and interactive design

WORK HISTORY:

Reliant Labels and Printing 2005—PresentSenior Graphic Designer / Production Artist

Graphic design for various schools, businesses and organizations throughout the El Paso area Work flow management of graphics department in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines Pre-press for various methods of printing (offset lithography, flexography,silk screening, letterpress and foil stamping

Laven Publishing/Fort Bliss Monitor 2001—2005Pre-press Supervisor

Creative direction and design of advertisements and special sections for the Fort Bliss MonitorLead transition from paste-up to a pdf based digital workflowWorking in a team, we were able to go from barely making a deadline on a 36-page paperto producing a 100 page paper with time to spare.

Laven Publishing/Integrated Color Systems 1998—2001Production Artist

Gained valuable training and experience in pre-press and graphic designDrum scanning of negatives and transparenciesMatch prints, color keys and digital proofingColor correction for photographs used by various advertising agenciesPhoto manipulation/restoration

NASA Training Site at the University of Texas at El Paso 1997—1998Graphic Designer

Experience working in a team environment along with exposure to various web technologiesCreation of graphics for web pagesWorked in a collaborative environment with people of various skills and backgroundsProvided computer training to local-area school students and teachersWorked with a team to develop web applications for University of Texas at El Paso faculty and staff