Graphic and Industrial Designer

CV Resume of Christopher Alston

Vineland, NJ

Summary of Qualifications:

9 years expertise in vector design using Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw.
2 years creating ad’s for 4-color and news print.
2 years designing and installing layouts for vehicle wraps.
Ability to manage multiple project deliverables within given time frame.
Continually strives to improve the overall quality of the Design Department’s production output.
Maintains competitive focus for latest trends in design.

Professional Experience:

Arizona Designs Inc. Maple Shade, NJ

Jr. Graphic Designer July 2007 (present)

Arizona Designs is a 5-6 employee sign company dedicated to the graphic needs of all business types and focuses on creating/installing interior and exterior graphics, vehicle wraps and industrial tinting. Services are provided for customers in construction, law, banking, landscaping, automotive and government.

Designed stationary, business cards, logos and identity for numerous clients.
Recreated existing logos from jpeg/bitmap to vector files.
Created and installed vehicle wrap layouts for mobile advertising.
Communicated with clients to conceptualize ideas and projects.
Built and designed signs and packaging.
Operated large format printer, laminator and plotter.
Received honorable mentions for Sign Times Magazine for wrap designs.

Minuteman Press Pennsauken, NJ

Graphic Artist June 2007

(one month)

Minute Man Press is a nationwide printing company that provides fast, reliable mass printing and copying of documents, business cards, flyers and advertising posters. Clientele involved million dollar companies to local public schools and privately owned businesses.

Prepared business cards, flyers and letterheads using programs such as Adobe Suite, Quark, Microsoft Office, Poster Artist, Print Shop and Presstek.
Performed computer networking jobs and tasks.
Participated in sales.
Conceptualized and consulted with company and clients as needed.
Operated card cutting, multi-fold document and mass copier machines.

A Cheerful Giver Inc. Centerton, NJ

Graphic Artist November 2005 - November 2006

(one year)

A Cheerful Giver is a family owned and operated company who manufactures and distributes high end candles throughout the U.S. This company also operates a floral department and store front selling country style novelties, organic health and beauty products, seasonal and Christian gifts.

Prepared advertisements using programs in Photoshop.
Assisted in research of advertising firms and magazines for future advertisement prospects.
Conceptualized with company owners weekly on new product launches.
Performed computer networking jobs and tasks.
Maintained and upgraded computer systems and website.
Created and printed mass in-house store flyers.

OPERATING SYSTEMS Mac and PC platforms.
GRAPHIC SOFTWARE Adobe Creative Suite CS4, both Mac and PC platforms, Corel Draw Quark 7, Fetch, Vinyl Express.
3D SOFTWARE Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, AutoCad2005, Form-Z.
WEB SOFWARE Macromedia Flash MX, Dreamweaver MX.

CDM Institute Mt. Laurel, NJ

AutoCAD 2005 2005

The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA

Bachelors Degree of Science in Industrial Design 2000-2004

Acceptable locations:	Philadelphia, Charlotte
Desired salary:	60,000
Total experience:	9 years
Year of birth:	1982, female
Currently employed:	Yes
Name & Surname:	Christopher Alston
Phone Number:	856-982-0542
City & State:	Vineland, New Jersey
Zip / Postal Code:	8360
Street Address:	819 Elmer Street
Webpage / Blog:	www.facebook.com