Freelance Logo Designers : Asheville, North Carolina

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Lisa Marie Ackerly EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts Degree: English Major (2008) Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (2001-2003) TRANSFERRED *Concentration: English Literature _____________________________________________________________________________ EXPERIENCE: Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, The Newtowner: An Arts and Literary Magazine, Newtown, CT (Mar.’11-present) *Future Feature Story Writer *Responsible for Arts on-line Calendar & Document for magazine layout *Compose & edit Google spreadsheets-documents: ad logs, features, etc. *Correspond with businesses via phone, e-mail, & in-person regarding ads, stories, etc. *Responsible for meeting minutes *Correspond with editors, and aid in interview questions and suggestions Freelance Writer-Editor, self-employed (Dec. ‘10-present) *Journalist/Writer for AOL/The Wilton PATCH: features, business profiles, etc. *Write/Edit articles for eHow.com *Compose stories/articles for Yahoo! Contributor/Associated Content *Journalist/Writer for the Greater Danbury on-line magazine, “The Mercurial” *Writer/Editor of the on-line magazine/blog, "AlternativeControlCT" H.L.C. Tutor, Huntington Learning Center, New Milford, CT (Aug. ’09-Nov.’10) *Tutored K-12 students with learning difficulties/disabilities *Programmed and implemented structured lesson plans for individual students *Created individualized manipulatives for students *Worked with a 3:1 ratio of students to teacher and on a 1:1 teacher-student basis *Followed program protocol and assisted students with specific aspects of learning *Tutored mathematics, reading, and writing Organizational Assist., AccessAbility (Disability Services, WestConn), Danbury,CT (Aug.’08-Jan.’09) *Created a position to help approx. 25 students with AD/HD (some comorbid) become organized *Implemented individualized agenda with copies of specific worksheets prepared *Created organizational worksheets including: how-to write a research paper, keeping track of & calculating grades, relaxation/stress management, time management, tips for research, study grids, & other study methods *Helped to decrease number of students on academic probation *Tutored some students in the subject of English *Developed individualized and intensified weekly schedules Teacher Assistant, Children’s Choice, Inc., Danbury, CT (May ‘07-August ‘07) *Implemented lesson plans that included cognitive, affective, and psychomotor areas of learning for children ages 3-months to five-years of age Tutoring, Danbury, CT, self-employed (April ‘07-June ‘07) *Developed and provided organized plan for student writing *Helped edit student copy of 6-8 page research paper, in which student received a B+ on final draft SKILLS/ABILITIES: Skills/ Interests/ Projects: *Understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows Vista & XP, Google Docs.,& Social Media *Began writing group in ’02, and continue to have meetings with permanent members *Write poetry, prose, haikus, plays, short stories, and one impending novel *Composing a chapbook of poetry *Organized workshop for the Wednesday Night Poetry Series, called “Syllable Counting: Everyone Has Rhythm” (2010) *Excellent intermediate Math skills; successfully completed Pre-Calculus in high school & college Accomplishments: *Awarded 1st place in “The News-Times” essay contest (‘97) *Published in WCSU’s "Beyond the Margins" for poetry (Spring ’08) *Host & future co-booker/organizer of the Wednesday Night Poetry Series of CT (’10-present) *Western Connecticut State University Dean’s list (‘00, ’01) *Graduated from Danbury High School in 3 ½ years with full credit (‘99) *Graduated from Danbury High School with a GPA in the top 3rd percentile EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK: *Related coursework: Linguistics and Semantics, Gender and Ethnic-related courses, Critical Theories/Methods, Romantic and Victorian Lit., Early Modern (Renaissance) Lit., Chaucer, Shakespeare, 20th century Lit., American Lit. 1820-1920, Beat Writers and the 1960s, Hamlet: Senior Seminar, Poetry, Drama, and Road Scholar *Psychology courses: Intro., Abnormal, Child, Adolescent, Personality, & Dangers of Being Female *Education courses: Intro. to Ed., Educational Adolescent Psychology, Intro. to Special Ed., Integrating language, Teaching Writing & Literature for Adolescents, Teaching Secondary Ed. (Portfolio available upon request)

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Highly motivated and creative multi-discipline graphic designer with twelve years experience as an individual consultant and within a team atmosphere. Specifically skilled as freelance designer/project manger for small and large projects, management of graphics department within sign company, and designer for multiple project managers within design/build environmental graphic design firm. - corporate identity - all forms of printed collateral - brand creation & management - shop drawings to meet daily deadlines - sign location planning - 2D & 3D “you are here” map creation - project management - excellent client & vendor relations - excellent page layout skills - environmental graphic design

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Hello! I am a friendly, efficient lass loves anything and everything creative! I worked at the local council as a graphic designer over summer but now work at WHITE magazine in Australia. I have designed a 64 page look book for the German fashion label 'Suuf', and continuously work for a variety of companies around the area. I have worked with a local wedding photographer, as well as selling my own designs online.

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EXPERIENCE FREELANCE WRITER Cincinnati, OH November 2003 – present OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Columbus, OH Director of Special Projects, January 2003- November 2004 Spokesperson for State of Ohio Security Task Force on Homeland Security, September 2001-January 2003 Director of Communications, August 2000-January 2003 Assistant Communications Chief, April 2000-August 2000 • Special Event Planning • Public Relations • Social Marketing Campaigns • Media Coaching for High Level Executives • Media Relations • Publications • Crisis Communications • Strategic Communications • Manage over $ 4M budget • Manage staff of seventeen • Speechwriting • Manage Federal Grants • Develop Educational Brochures on safety issues • Oversee internal television/radio studio and staff PRESS SECRETARY & SPEECHWRITER to LT. GOVERNOR MAUREEN O’CONNOR Columbus, OH April 2000 – January 2003 Research and write all speeches given by Lt. Governor Maureen O’Connor in her capacity as both Lt. Governor and Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Coordinate all media requests, events and appearances of Lt. Governor. Provide counsel on crisis communication situations. Act as spokesperson on legislative and policy issues. DISPATCH BROADCAST GROUP Columbus, OH Producer, Ohio’s Talking The Ohio News Network, 1999-2000 Produce daily weeknight interactive talk show. Research, write, interview. Network with Ohio politicians, businessmen, community activists. Plan special events; live shows on location. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, DC Deputy Communications Director for Majority Staff Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, 1997-1998 • Media/Political Strategy on investigation into campaign fundraising illegalities during the 1996 election cycle • Speechwriting • Editorial Writing • Advance Press Events • Plan Congressional Hearings: responsible for advance, security and press • Design, format and maintain Committee web page TELEVISION REPORTER WAFF-TV (NBC), Shoals Bureau Chief, 1995-1996 WOWL-TV (NBC), News Director/Reporter/Anchor, 1994-1995 BNN-TV (BOSTON CABLE), Reporter, Photographer, 1992-1994 EDUCATION BOSTON UNIVERSITY, MS Broadcast Journalism, Scholarship Recipient DENISON UNIVERSITY, BA Mass Communications THE CULVER ACADEMIES, Class President, 4 consecutive years, Scholarship Recipient

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Deang, Dave Michael David 6 Silver Street Rockville Subd. Novaliches, Quezon City deyvmykel@gmail.com Education College Far Eastern University, Morayta Manila , Philippines Bachelor of Fine Arts major in ADVERTISING Graduate: May2005 Employment History • Freelancer - Graphic/ Concept Design - Final Art (FA) • DuPont Sustainable Solution dba Coastal Training Philippines Dec2012- present • Graphic Specialist • Corporate Advertising Mac/ PC Based • CS6 - Photoshop/ Indesign/ Illustrator • Freelancer Advertising concept and collaterals for pitch/ bidding • OP Communication Advertising Feb2012 - Sept2012 • Senior Graphic Designer • Corporate Advertising Mac Apple• CS5 - Photoshop/ Indesign/ Illustrator • Al Ferdan Advertising Company Aug2009 -Nov2011 • Graphic Designer • Corporate Advertising Riyadh -Seteen MALAZ KSA Mac Apple• CS4 - Photoshop/ Indesign/ Illustrator • SCMC, SM Head Office SM Supermalls (all branches) May2008 - June2009 Visual Display Officer/Graphics • Visual Designs Mac Apple• CS3 - Photoshop/ Indesign/ Illustrator • Campaigns and Grey May2006 - Jan2008 • FA Artist/ Graphic Artist • Advertising Agency Mac Apple• CS3 - Photoshop/ Indesign/ Illustrator • Sign World Corporation Jan2003 - June2004 • Graphic Artist/ Printer • Indoor/ Outdoor Advertising Mac Apple • Photoshop/ Indesign/ Illustrator Skills • Mac and PC based system • CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) • Manual sketching layouts • Creative inputs and Ideas

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Artie Kirchhofer 5720 Hidden Lake Lane Nineveh, In 46164 (812) 552-1363 zr1artie@aol.com 2013 – 2014 AME Inc. Designer / Writer Illustrator (6 month Contract) • Redesigned the CaltermX/CUTY Cummins Engineering Ewiki website. Worked closely with application engineering developers, team members, project managers and site architecture to create a simpler cohesive look, increase page composition and use a newer page layout technique to change the user’s website experience. Visio Microsoft software was utilized to develop new and existing graphics. This website is for Cummins authorized engineers, no link is available. Ability to work alone or in a team environment with minimal instructions. Strong understanding of HTML, SGML, XML practices and Excel, Word, and Outlook. 2011 – 2013 Lionbridge Technologies Inc. Project Lead / Illustrator • Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal. Strong technical aptitude in understand engineering drawings, developing, communicate complex technical writing/illustration approaches. Work effectively with team members to maintain writing/graphics standards (style guide) and writer/illustrator database for the publication department plus end user (Rolls-Royce, DRS and AgSynergy). Self-managed technical writer/illustrator and interacts with writers, illustrators, managers, engineers, and end user smoothly. Manage multiple ongoing projects for various products and meet deadlines. Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Quicksilver, SGML (SP2000), XML and HTML. o The following illustrations was develop “to scale” for Rolls-Royce from engineering detail/assembly drawings using the IsoDraw software. For additional information and examples, see Scan 021 Scan 022. More illustrations are available. o This 165 page Operator’s & Maintenance Manual was created from scratch for DRS. It was developed from photos, personal notes, and operating the equipment. The manual was created and delivered in a word document format, per customer’s request. For additional information and examples, see Scan 017 Scan 018 Scan 019 Scan 020. Complete copy of manual is available. o This 35 page Operator’s Manual was created from scratch for AgSynergy. It was developed from photos, personal notes, and detailed/assemble drawing. The manual was created and delivered in Interleaf software. For additional information and examples, see Scan 014 Scan 015 Scan 016 or http://www.agsynergy.com .Complete copy of manual is available. 2010 - 2011 O'Neil Associates Inc. Lead Writer / Illustrator • Proficient in SGML and XML (Arbor text Editor) desktop publishing. Prioritize writing assignments and artwork request and schedule production. Created technical content, edit, content reviewer, illustrate (CorelDraw 9) and coordinate the completion of Diagnostic/Troubleshooting Manuals for Navistar Engine. Ensure customer cost effectiveness. Customer satisfaction follows ups. Maximize the use of previously developed text and/or illustrations. Work closely with Project Manager, interpreting contractual specifications, engineering drawings, and status reports. Development subordinates strategic skills and team building. 2001 - 2009 Techcom Inc. Illustrator/Writer • Proficient in SGML (Arbor text Editor) desktop publishing and developing technical content for Cummins. Create illustrations (CorelDraw) in color or black/white drawings used for Parts Announcement, Service/Parts Topics, Service Bulletins, Service Tool Instructions (STI), Installation Instructions, Operator’s Manuals, Fuels Manuals, Troubleshooting Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Warranty Fail Code Manuals, and Service Manuals. Supplied technical illustrations/markups, photos, and reference materials required to create illustrations to support other publication projects. o The following illustrations was develop for Cummins Inc. from engineering assembly drawings and photos using the CorelDraw software. For additional information and examples, see Scan 002 Scan 008. More illustrations are available. 1999 - 2001 O'Neil Associates Inc. Lead Illustrator • Interface with Cummins engineering groups to develop, creating, revising STI and other Cummins manuals graphics using CorelDraw. Assist in the technical illustrations projects ensuring projects are completed in a timely and a cost effective manner. 1998 - 1999 Republic Inc. Graphic Artist/Pre-press • Graphic and editorial responsibilities. Proficient in Photoshop editor on toning of new paper and customer photos. Maintain chemical composition for the process printing 1997 -1999 System Maintenance and Technology Illustrator/Writer • Develop, create, edit, and illustrations using CorelDraw 9 software for U. S. Navy Warfare Center (Top Secret). Extensive knowledge of related fields, including provisioning and logistic support analysis. Organization and creation of Individual Parts Breakdown (IPB) for the Warfare Center….. o The following illustrations was develop for U. S. Navy Warfare Center using CorelDraw. For example, see Scan 004 Scan 005 . 1994 - 1996 Manpower Technical Technical Illustrator (Contractor) • Communicate with writers, engineers, project managers, about photos and reference materials required to create illustrations to support the Allison Jet Engines requirements. Create in Unigraphics, isometric, and orthographic views from engineering drawings. o The following illustrations was develop for Cummins Inc. from engineering assembly drawings and photos using the CorelDraw software. For additional information and examples, see Scan 001 Scan 003 . More illustrations are available. 1994 - 1987 Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Lead Illustrator • Oversee technical illustration projects and implement technical illustration guidelines. Responsibilities included supervise illustrators and all other duties assigned. Proficient in Interleaf software. Develop, create, edit, and coordinate technical illustrations used for Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Rapid Transit Series (RTS) and Transport Technology Incorporation (TTC) bus manuals. Set deadlines and schedules. Maximize the use of previously developed drawings and/or illustrations. Work closely with department manager, typesetters, compositors, illustrators and engineering. o This concept illustration was develop for TTC using the board artwork technology (pin & ink). For example, see Scan 009 Scan 011 . 1985 - 1987 Neoplan USA Corporation Technical Illustrator/Writer • Created or revise isometric exploded Illustrations for the Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB), Operator’s and Maintenance manuals. Designed a brand new Operator’s Manuals for the articulated Neoplan busses. o This 50 page Operator’s Manual was created from scratch for Neoplan. It was developed from photos. The manual was created and delivered as camera ready artwork to a local printing company. For examples, see Scan 007 Scan 010