CHRIS BERSETH 2030 5 th Street East Saint Paul, MN 55119 320 267-3645 [email protected] www.chrisberseth.com for more information Education Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN December 2005 Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Graphic Design Emphasis: Print Production Skills Adobe Creative Suite 6 | graphic design | pre-press layout | print consulting & coordination | print production processes HTML + CSS | web design | content management systems | social media & monitoring | e-mail marketing | Google analytics AtTask | project management systems | traffic analysis | photo shoot management | digital SLR photography | Camera Raw Work Experience Independent Contractor, Fairview Health Services Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 2011 – Present The primary functions of this position are art direction, graphic design, file preparation, web content management and basic web page design. Additionally, I was temporarily responsible for the scheduling of all photo shoots while a colleague was on maternity leave. Currently, I have undertaken the task of analyzing project requests and managing traffic with the aid of an online project management system that I initially helped implement within our company. I am also responsible for obtaining price estimates from vendors for various printed materials, providing spec sheets to vendors detailing all pertinent project information and coordinating with consultants and vendors to ensure timely delivery based upon project deadlines. Freelance Designer & Layout Artist Saint Paul, Minnesota, January 2009 – Present In my role as a freelancer, I have designed logos, brochures, postcards, advertisements, e-mail blasts, websites and apparel items for a variety of clients. I have also provided consultation to clients seeking education and assistance with online marketing tools, including Myspace, Facebook and WordPress. Graphics Director, Digital Printing Services, LLC. New Hope, Minnesota, April 2008 – July 2011 In this position I oversaw the production of signs, banners, vinyl decals, magnets, screen and pad printed items for a variety of clients. I also managed the company's inventory of supplies and materials essential to the design department. I was often responsible for detecting and solving technical issues present in client-submitted artwork as well as within the company's production process. Endorsements “Chris is the designer you always hope you get on your team. He listens closely to the proposal, assesses the needs, and shares his expertise through insightful suggestions and advice. His work is elegant, compelling and on-target – our clients love his designs. Working with Chris is a pleasure because he is collaborative, available, patient and unflappable, no matter how much pressure there is. He gives careful attention to detail yet manages to produce high quality work quickly.” — Katy Krantz Victor, Sr. Consultant, Marketing and Public Relations, Fairview Health Services “I have been working with Chris for over a year now and his work is always detailed and well done. He is responsible for a large amount of projects every day and he communicates effectively with all parties involved and keeps things on track. Best of all – he makes his job look easy when it isn't. Anyone would be happy to work with Chris.” — Shawn O’Keefe, Owner, Print Ready, Inc.

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CHRIS BERSETH 2030 5th Street East Saint Paul, MN 55119 ( 320 267-3645 * [email protected]

www.chrisberseth.com for more information

Education Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN December 2005 Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Graphic Design Emphasis: Print Production

Work Experience Independent Contractor, Fairview Health Services Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 2011 – Present The primary functions of this position are art direction, graphic design, file preparation, web content management and basic web page design. Additionally, I was temporarily responsible for the scheduling of all photo shoots while a colleague was on maternity leave. Currently, I have undertaken the task of analyzing project requests and managing traffic with the aid of an online project management system that I initially helped implement within our company. I am also responsible for obtaining price estimates from vendors for various printed materials, providing spec sheets to vendors detailing all pertinent project information and coordinating with consultants and vendors to ensure timely delivery based upon project deadlines. Freelance Designer & Layout Artist Saint Paul, Minnesota, January 2009 – Present In my role as a freelancer, I have designed logos, brochures, postcards, advertisements, e-mail blasts, websites and apparel items for a variety of clients. I have also provided consultation to clients seeking education and assistance with online marketing tools, including Myspace, Facebook and WordPress. Graphics Director, Digital Printing Services, LLC. New Hope, Minnesota, April 2008 – July 2011 In this position I oversaw the production of signs, banners, vinyl decals, magnets, screen and pad printed items for a variety of clients. I also managed the company's inventory of supplies and materials essential to the design department. I was often responsible for detecting and solving technical issues present in client-submitted artwork as well as within the company's production process.

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“Chris is the designer you always hope you get on your team. He listens closely to the proposal, assesses the needs, and shares his expertise through insightful suggestions and advice. His work is elegant, compelling and on-target – our clients love his designs. Working with Chris is a pleasure because he is collaborative, available, patient and unflappable, no matter how much pressure there is. He gives careful attention to detail yet manages to produce high quality work quickly.” — Katy Krantz Victor, Sr. Consultant, Marketing and Public Relations, Fairview Health Services “I have been working with Chris for over a year now and his work is always detailed and well done. He is responsible for a large amount of projects every day and he communicates effectively with all parties involved and keeps things on track. Best of all – he makes his job look easy when it isn't. Anyone would be happy to work with Chris.” — Shawn O’Keefe, Owner, Print Ready, Inc.