resume Professional experience: 1999 – 2001 / 2003 – Present Ad/graphic designer/proofreader Sound Publishing, Inc., Bellevue, WA • Design and develop spec ads, print ads and web ads. • Design and create photo illustrations for the Bellevue Reporter, The Scene magazine and other special sections. • Design logo, banners and cover design for publications. • Assist with pagination, layout, proofreading and pre-flight. • Upload special and weekly online publication. Also develop interactive features throughout the online pages of the Scene magazine.
Personal information: Tek Chai | 206-226-4178 www.wix.com/namastek728/2011 www.linkedin.com/in/tekchai namastek728@gmail.com professional statement: Creating a captivating and powerful conceptual visual image that sells and convey a message. knowledge and skills: • Proficient in Canon EOS 30D DSLR camera, Mac and Windows platforms, CS3 to CS5.5 Indesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, MultiAd Creator, Xpance, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel and Word. • Working knowledge in 4-color print, web design layout, typography, photography and computer. • Organize, juggle, prioritize different projects. • Devise ways to get a job done efficiently without sacrificing quality. • Adaptive to meet changes in priorities in a fast-moving work environment. • Ability to work well with various people and to interact in a courteous manner. • Independent; work with minimal supervision and a team contributor. Education: 2003 - AAS (Surgical Technology) Renton Technical College, Renton, WA
1991 – Present Creative designer/Photographer/Photo Illustrator NamasTek Photo+Design, Bellevue, WA • Design and develop branding for various business clients and nonprofit organizations • Design brochures, menu, websites, web ads and etc... • Design and layout “Ma Belle Vie” online magazine. Also develop interactive features throughout the emagazine. • Manage clients’ account and files. • Photograph and photo editing for newspapers, non-profit organization, stock photography and fashion industry. • Design, create and update website, landing page and web ads. • Volunteer as a photographer for nonprofit and charity events. 1995 – 1998 Ad/graphic designer Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Walla Walla, WA • Designed and developed ads for retail sales. • Developed in-house flyers and brochures. • Assisted with ad pagination for the newspaper. 1988 – 1991 Ad/package/graphic designer L. A. Gear, Inc., Los Angeles, CA • Designed and developed product ads for prints. • Developed point-of-purchase, product logos. • Designed T-shirts and packaging. Personal Interest: • Wildlife Photography • Fashion Photography • Ornithology • Photo illustrations • E-Magazine Design • Ice Hockey
1988 - BA (Graphic Design) California State University, San Bernardino, CA 1985 - AA (Graphic Art Technology) Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI Affiliations: Seattle InDesign User Group Seattle Area Photoshop User Group Seattle Street Photography / Fashion Photography Seattle Photographers’ SmugMug User Group Adobe Flash Eastside Meetup Group
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