Freelance Ad Designers : San Antonio, Texas

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I am an artist, primarily focusing on painting and drawing. I held a solo exhibition in Sydney, Australia in late 2011, and have painted portraits and other commissioned pieces. I also love sculpture and have experience in book illustration and design, tattoo and poster design, and mural painting. In addition to my artistic experience, I have done some work as a book proofreader and editor, written songs, and done vocal performances.

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I currently serve as the editing/human resource manager for Fields' Writing Services. I have 2+ years of experience in both positions. I regularly manage the hiring process and I have extensive experience in managing projects.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE _____________________________________________ Conceptualization of complex information to produce graphics and copy • Development of strategy to determine the types of media that appeal to a specific audience • Communication of benefits of client products/services • Vendor/Client relations SKILLS & ABILITIES ________________________________________ Proficient in CS4 & 5: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat; QuarkXpress; PageMaker; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Outlook; in both Macintosh and PC Based Platforms. Excellent at balancing multiple projects at once, under pressure, in time-critical situations within constraints imposed by cost and labor considerations. Highly organized and detail oriented. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY _____________________________________________ GRAPHIC DESIGN / PRODUCTION ARTIST – CAT Graphics (1991-Present) Grosse Pointe, Michigan Provide graphic design and production services to print/sign shops, companies and community organizations, including: logo/branding • ads • newsletters • direct mailers • fliers • bus wraps • promo items • web/electronic graphics • PowerPoint presentations • training materials • signs • displays • billboards • large books and manuals. Create accurate exhibits from case information for use in courtroom presentations to juries. Enhance schematic drawings and photographs, and create illustrations taken from accident/crime scenes, take testimony from depositions to create clear, concise graphics for legal exhibits. Work with clients’ budget to create advertising and printing goals. Attentive to customer service building rapport and trust through prompt, professional and courteous communication. GRAPHIC SPECIALIST / MEDIA TEAM—Temporary – U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Detroit, Michigan (5-27-2008 to 9-25-2010) Produced all graphic materials for promotion of the 2010 Census in the Detroit Region (Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia). Including: ads • newsletters • direct mailers • fliers • bus wraps • promo items • web/electronic graphics • PowerPoint presentations • training materials • signs • displays • billboards Worked with headquarters, regional management and media team to develop strategy and determine the types of media that would appeal to a specific audience including, businesses, congregations, community organizations and the general public. Coordinated with vendors regarding commercial printing methodologies to produce quality printed pieces. Composed bid requests and recommended awards to adhering to quality and budget considerations. Designed and produced all in-house printed materials on small and large format plotters and oversaw mailing. Created graphics for and represented the 2010 Census at media/community presentations and conferences. Captured and edited photos for presentations and to document key events. Generated products that included accurate graphs and charts, diagrams, maps and slides. Posted information/graphics and responded to the public on social media accounts. Maintained and distributed e-mail blasts to a subscriber list of over 60,000. ACCOMPLISHMENTS ________________________________________ Designed, developed and produced graphic materials on-demand for 37 local census offices, 40+ partnership specialists and regional headquarters to address specific needs of multi-cultural populations. Recognized regionally and nationally for producing compelling graphic materials. Worked with Media Team to help the Detroit Region achieve the second highest mail response rate in the Nation for the 2010 Census. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ________________________________________ Cross-Cultural Communication and Diversity Training • Media and Crises Skills Training / Communication Skills Training Census Data Training • ACT WorkKeys Silver Certification “On-The-Job” Training – Michigan Works! Employer may be eligible for reimbursement of a portion of hired applicant wages if training is required EDUCATION ________________________________________ COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES, Detroit, Michigan – Advertising design, graphic communication and fine art UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT / MARYGROVE, Detroit, Michigan – Liberal and fine arts CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS: Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash QuarkXpress, Pagemaker, Web Design MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Macomb, Michigan – Studies in desktop publishing HONORS & ACTIVITIES ________________________________________ Received 7 Special Act Awards from the U.S. Census Bureau Recognized by the Grosse Pointe School System and the Gaelic League of Detroit for professional and volunteer services to the community

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RUSSELL B. TERPENING 17249 N. 7th St. Apt # 1085 Phoenix, AZ 85022 (602) 923-0624 russterpening@gmail.com EXPERIENCE Freelance Video Editor/DVD Author/Consultant –March 2009 – Present. Major Projects: Bamboozled: “The Case Against Congress”- Co-Producer, Shot Selection, Edited Audio and Video. (AMSTREAM) Behind The Laws: The History of the U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution - Co-Producer, Recorded Voiceovers/Music, Shot Interviews & Stand-ups, Edited and Authored DVD. (McCune Television) Decisions: Significant U.S and Arizona Court Cases - Co-Producer, Recorded Voiceovers, Shot Interviews, Edited and Authored DVD. (McCune Television) DVD Author/Digital Media Producer – Star Video Duplicating, Phoenix, AZ; May 1999 - March 2009 Primary responsibility included all DVD authoring and production utilizing Sonic Scenarist and Adobe Encore; including menu design, subtitling, multiple language and closed captioning applications. Other duties included; all non-liner video editing utilizing Adobe Premiere CS3 and Final Cut Pro, multi media file conversions, encoding multiple video formats, graphic design and client consultation. Senior Online Editor – Envision Productions/BodyShop Video, Sedona, AZ; July 1995 - December 1998. Primary responsibility included all component online post production for a National Business Trade Organization producing broadcast commercials and infomercials as well as corporate informational, promotional and technical training videos. Other responsibilities include managing the video production arm of the business, including the production staff and technical facilities; and maintaining and troubleshooting the technical facilities; and producing, Scriptwriting and client relations. Production Assistant – Envision Productions/BodyShop Video, Sedona, AZ; Jan 1994 - July1995. Responsibilities included assisting in the production of broadcast, promotional and technical videos; Including pre-production editing, on-line editing, location shooting and script development. Media Coordinator – 100th Area Support Marketing and Advertising Division, Grafenwhoer, Germany; October 1992 – November 1993. responsibilities included assisting in the production, scripting, videography and editing of promotional ads for radio and television; maintaining production logs; preparing monthly production reports; developing and implementing advertising and promotional strategies; and prepare client requests for advertising and media coverage on the Armed Forces Radio and Television Network. Broadcast Supervisor – Armed Forces (AFN) Radio and Television Network Europe; Nuernberg, Germany; January 1991 – January 1992. Responsibilities included supervising and scheduling all broadcast personnel; ensuring all broadcast products met client goals; developing ad strategies to target client markets; maintaining quality control of all on-air broadcasts; and training broadcast personnel. Television News Director – Armed Forces (AFN) Radio and Television Network Europe; Nuernberg, Germany; February 1989 – December 1990. Responsibilities included assisting and scheduling reporting staff and ENG crews; coordinating field interviews; maintaining traffic control; and scheduling all radio and television newscasts. Television and Radio Field Reporter – Armed Forces (AFN) Radio and Television Network Europe; Nuernberg, Germany; July 1988 – January 1989. For television, Responsibilities included organizing, producing, shooting, scripting, reporting and editing field stories; coordinating and conducting interviews with local personalities for promotion; and anchoring newscasts in the field. In radio, Responsibilities included hosting morning and afternoon drive time and Saturday morning programming; writing, voicing and producing community information, sales promotion and concert promotion spots; conducting personal interviews of music personalities for concert promotion; and conducting interviews, writing and producing various feature programming. Television and Radio Repair Technician – Armed Forces (AFN) Radio and Television Network Europe; Nuernberg, Germany; January 1986 – March 1988 Responsibilities included installing, repairing and troubleshooting radio transmission and on-air studio equipment; maintaining electronic parts; and ordering and stocking necessary parts and equipment. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Defense Information School, 1988; Designation: Military Broadcast Journalist Primary Leadership Development Course, 1986; Honors; Commandant’s List TRADOC Signal School, 1984; Designation: Repair Technician; Honors; Honor Graduate and Secret Clearance Arizona Tech, 1980 – Computer Programming Specialist SPECIAL SKILLS Multiple Platform Video Editing Knowledge. On-Location Video and Audio Recording. One of the First DVD Authors in Phoenix (early 1999 and have Authored over 1000). Extensive knowledge of Video/Audio Formats and Applications. Graphic Design. AWARDS Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal Army Good Conduct Medal Four Department of the Army Letters of Achievement Five Department of the Army Letters of Commendation Six Department of the Army Letters of Appreciation