Resume of Philadelphia Graphic Design Guru. WAJDA

This is the official resume for Philadelphia based graphic designer Christopher Wajda.

(PRWEB) May 28, 2005 -- Objectives: To lead, or be a member of, a creative and innovative team that will allow me to provide design solutions utilizing my broad and experienced graphic design talents, an intimate and well-versed familiarity with current software, OS platforms, networking and computer hardware and exceptional client relations skills.

Graphic Design
- Lead designer on thousands of unique projects in signage and print, including logos, identities, newsletters, annual reports, newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, posters, trade show booth design, vehicle graphics and POP displays.
- Collaborated with artists, designers and design firms worldwide to satisfy customer design needs.
- Produced quality typography with the highest standards on type selection, kerning, leading and readability.

Art Direction
- Oversaw development of marketing material design appropriate to current employer via print media and the web by creating and implementing corporate website and a company wide corporate identity campaign and materials package.
- Directed photo shoots, image manipulation, graphic design and customer workflow for high volume, fast paced and deadline driven design shop.

Department/Operations Management
- Managed a team of designers (3) and production artists (2) during day to day operations.
- Responsible for all aspects of day to day operations, customer service, sales, quotes and installations.

Technical Expertise
Dual platform expert knowledge of Microsoft Windows (3.1 to XP), Macintosh OS X (and OS 9), Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, Dreamweaver MX, Omega (Gerber Scientific), Flexi-Sign Pro, Quickbooks.

Plus a large number of additional programs:
Design Software (2D, 3D and vector graphics)
- Adobe Illustrator CS (verisons 88 to CS2)
- Adobe PhotoShop CS (versions 2 to CS2)
- Adobe ImageReady
- Adobe InDesign and Quark Express
- Macromedia FireWorks
- Painter IX
- Onyx Rips and ISIS CM systems.
- Swish

Additional Software
- Apple iMovie, iDVD, iPhoto, Keynote
- Adobe LiveMotion
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Most current Apple OSX and Microsoft XP Software

Hardware and Large Format Digital Printing
- HP 5500 UV postscript 42'' digital printer
- Mutoh Falcon II Outdoor 63'' w/ HD take-up system
- Mutoh 850 digital plotter
- GSP 6500 digital plotter
- Roland PC-600 thermal printer
- Seal 750 Laminator

Education
- 1990 - Graduate of Holy Ghost Preparatory School, Bensalem, PA
- 1990 - 1992 - Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA. Major: Biology
- 1992-1997 - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Major: Fine Art and Nutrition

Employment History
- National Sign Shops, Inc. - Feasterville, PA.
Art director, lead designer, store manager, technical/network specialist
http://www.websignstore.com (site and maintenance by C. Wajda)
June 1995 - Present

- Wajda Graphic Design and Illustration Studio
NorthPoint Studios - freelance graphic design, illustration, spot and humorous cartoons.
http://www.northpointstudio.com & http://www.philadelphiagraphicdesign.com
June 2000 - Present

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