Hello - I am a Senior level Graphic Designer with Art Director experience, having been in the business for 16 years. I have worked for several Advertising Agencies, the Marketing Departments of both Pearle Vision and Luxottica Retail, the Communications and Corporate Training Department of Cole Vision, was the Art Manager and Lead Designer for a major metropolitan newspaper, Lead Designer at several magazine and catalog print houses, and have a vast amount of knowledge of knowledge and creativity that would be a huge asset to any agency or corporation in need of a hard working designer.
I know all the programs like the back of my hand - Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. I am strictly print only, so unfortunately I am not a web designer. However, I can provide Art Direction and layout a great site for your web person to develop.
I've just moved to Venice, FL so that I could be near my father who is in bad health, and I'm seeking work - but willing to relocate to anywhere in Florida. Please feel free to check out my portfolio at http://designinegroup.com or give me a call at and hopefully set up a time to meet or else just discuss any opportunities over the phone.
Also, please review my resume so that you have an idea of what I can provide your company (see below).
Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jim Koscak
My resume:
James Koscak
Graphic Designer
509 Falls of Venice Circle, Apt. C
Venice, FL 34292
designine@yahoo.com • http://designinegroup.com
Career Objective: To utilize my extensive experience, knowledge, creativity and communication skills to advance the financial goals of a corporation or creative team.
Experience:
ROSCOE MEDICAL INC. (Strongsville, OH) 7/10 to 8/11
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Provide creative marketing print pieces
• Shoot photography of products to be included in annual catalog
• Report directly to V.P. of Marketing
• Conceptualize new design of catalog, and combine three individual catalogs showcasing various groups of products, into one complete publication
• Create packaging for new product lines
JENNE DISTRIBUTORS (Avon, OH) 11/08 to 7/10
MARKETING DESIGNER SPECIALIST
• Conceptualize marketing campaigns for various communication vendors, generating several million dollars in revenue for various lines of product, including Panasonic, Avaya, Adtran and Allworx
• Design email promotions and internet banners on a fast paced basis
• Report directly to Marketing Manager and V.P. of Marketing
• Responsible for scheduling and involvement with Product Managers on conference calls and meetings with clients and manufacturer representatives
• Provide catalog design for wide range of corporate manufacturers in our annual publication
SCRIPTYPE PUBLISHING (Richfield, OH) 6/07 to 10/08
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Provide all Graphic Design advertisements to clients who advertised in six monthly magazine publications
• Provided the layout to all six magazines with ranges up to 84 pages each every month
• Report directly to owner and V.P. of Marketing
• Meet directly with clients on an as-need basis
• Provide additional designs for side jobs projects; e.g. brochures/direct mail pieces when needed.
• Help train new V.P. of Marketing on the workings of the Print Media field
ROBERTSON & MARKOWITZ (Savannah, GA) 1/06 to 6/06
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION MANAGER
• Provide Print Designs for Clients based on direction given by Creative Director
• Work directly with other designers to ensure quality and product is delivered on time
• Report directly to Creative Director and two owners
• Supervise Graphics department consisting of three designers
• Provide direction and suggestions to other designers based on experience
• Traffic manage all jobs coming into and out of Graphics department
PEARLE VISION/COLE VISION/LUXOTTICA RETAIL (Twinsburg, OH/Mason,OH) 5/02 to 1/06
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
• Provide creative material for national eyewear corporation, saving several millions of dollars by having an in-house
Graphic Designer, rather than outsource work to Ad Agencies
• Design internal communication pieces such as Benefits Brochures, Training Materials and Recruitment
tools for the Cole Vision Communications and Training Departments
• Produce Marketing and Advertisements for Pearle Vision Marketing Department
• Conceptualize new and innovative vehicles to communicate with Associates both at our Home Office
and throughout the United States
• Played key role in transitioning of Pearle Marketing/Merchandising when Company was transferred
from Cleveland to Cincinnati
• Report directly to Vice President of Communications and Director of Marketing
• Manage two separate workloads and deadlines for both Corporations simultaneously
AMERIMARK DIRECT (Middleburg Heights, OH) 9/01 to 5/02
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR
• Provide layout and design of fashion catalogs for Women's' apparel and accessories
• Conceptualize directly with Catalog Manager and Creative Director
• Illustrate fashions and poses of models for photographic direction
• Proof final designs to be sent to Print Facility
• Lead Creative Team of Designers and Copy Writer
POINT TO POINT COMMUNICATIONS (Cleveland, OH) 5/00 to 5/01
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Design cutting-edge, high-quality layouts for various clients and business
• Conceptualize directly with Art Directors and Creative Director on Ad Campaigns
• Provide final art for printing facilities to output
• Ensure flawlessness of Typography
SUN NEWSPAPERS (Valley View, OH) 11/96-5/00
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ART DEPARTMENT MANAGER
• Lead an Art Department consisting of four Graphic Artists
• Design original advertisements for internal and external customers
• Produce a high volume of advertisements that ran in 24 separate weekly publications
• Support a Sales staff of 46 representatives and six Managers
• Communicate directly with sales personnel and clientele
TRADER PUBLISHING (Rocky River, OH) 12/95 to 2/97
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Provide layout and design for advertisers in three weekly publications
• Conceptualize directly with Catalog Manager and Creative Director
• Scanned and modified photos to be used in magazines
• Proof final designs to be sent to Print Facility
• Lead Creative Team and reported directly to Head of Marketing
Education: University of Akron of School of Art (earned B.F.A. major areas of study: drawing/painting)
Software Expertise:
(Mac and PC Based) Quark Xpress 8.0, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Acrobat 9.0, Acrobat Distiller 9, Word, Powerpoint, Mac OSX system software, Multi-Ad Creator 2.1 and working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver.
Take care
I know all the programs like the back of my hand - Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. I am strictly print only, so unfortunately I am not a web designer. However, I can provide Art Direction and layout a great site for your web person to develop.
I've just moved to Venice, FL so that I could be near my father who is in bad health, and I'm seeking work - but willing to relocate to anywhere in Florida. Please feel free to check out my portfolio at http://designinegroup.com or give me a call at and hopefully set up a time to meet or else just discuss any opportunities over the phone.
Also, please review my resume so that you have an idea of what I can provide your company (see below).
Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jim Koscak
My resume:
James Koscak
Graphic Designer
509 Falls of Venice Circle, Apt. C
Venice, FL 34292
designine@yahoo.com • http://designinegroup.com
Career Objective: To utilize my extensive experience, knowledge, creativity and communication skills to advance the financial goals of a corporation or creative team.
Experience:
ROSCOE MEDICAL INC. (Strongsville, OH) 7/10 to 8/11
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Provide creative marketing print pieces
• Shoot photography of products to be included in annual catalog
• Report directly to V.P. of Marketing
• Conceptualize new design of catalog, and combine three individual catalogs showcasing various groups of products, into one complete publication
• Create packaging for new product lines
JENNE DISTRIBUTORS (Avon, OH) 11/08 to 7/10
MARKETING DESIGNER SPECIALIST
• Conceptualize marketing campaigns for various communication vendors, generating several million dollars in revenue for various lines of product, including Panasonic, Avaya, Adtran and Allworx
• Design email promotions and internet banners on a fast paced basis
• Report directly to Marketing Manager and V.P. of Marketing
• Responsible for scheduling and involvement with Product Managers on conference calls and meetings with clients and manufacturer representatives
• Provide catalog design for wide range of corporate manufacturers in our annual publication
SCRIPTYPE PUBLISHING (Richfield, OH) 6/07 to 10/08
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Provide all Graphic Design advertisements to clients who advertised in six monthly magazine publications
• Provided the layout to all six magazines with ranges up to 84 pages each every month
• Report directly to owner and V.P. of Marketing
• Meet directly with clients on an as-need basis
• Provide additional designs for side jobs projects; e.g. brochures/direct mail pieces when needed.
• Help train new V.P. of Marketing on the workings of the Print Media field
ROBERTSON & MARKOWITZ (Savannah, GA) 1/06 to 6/06
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION MANAGER
• Provide Print Designs for Clients based on direction given by Creative Director
• Work directly with other designers to ensure quality and product is delivered on time
• Report directly to Creative Director and two owners
• Supervise Graphics department consisting of three designers
• Provide direction and suggestions to other designers based on experience
• Traffic manage all jobs coming into and out of Graphics department
PEARLE VISION/COLE VISION/LUXOTTICA RETAIL (Twinsburg, OH/Mason,OH) 5/02 to 1/06
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
• Provide creative material for national eyewear corporation, saving several millions of dollars by having an in-house
Graphic Designer, rather than outsource work to Ad Agencies
• Design internal communication pieces such as Benefits Brochures, Training Materials and Recruitment
tools for the Cole Vision Communications and Training Departments
• Produce Marketing and Advertisements for Pearle Vision Marketing Department
• Conceptualize new and innovative vehicles to communicate with Associates both at our Home Office
and throughout the United States
• Played key role in transitioning of Pearle Marketing/Merchandising when Company was transferred
from Cleveland to Cincinnati
• Report directly to Vice President of Communications and Director of Marketing
• Manage two separate workloads and deadlines for both Corporations simultaneously
AMERIMARK DIRECT (Middleburg Heights, OH) 9/01 to 5/02
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR
• Provide layout and design of fashion catalogs for Women's' apparel and accessories
• Conceptualize directly with Catalog Manager and Creative Director
• Illustrate fashions and poses of models for photographic direction
• Proof final designs to be sent to Print Facility
• Lead Creative Team of Designers and Copy Writer
POINT TO POINT COMMUNICATIONS (Cleveland, OH) 5/00 to 5/01
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Design cutting-edge, high-quality layouts for various clients and business
• Conceptualize directly with Art Directors and Creative Director on Ad Campaigns
• Provide final art for printing facilities to output
• Ensure flawlessness of Typography
SUN NEWSPAPERS (Valley View, OH) 11/96-5/00
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ART DEPARTMENT MANAGER
• Lead an Art Department consisting of four Graphic Artists
• Design original advertisements for internal and external customers
• Produce a high volume of advertisements that ran in 24 separate weekly publications
• Support a Sales staff of 46 representatives and six Managers
• Communicate directly with sales personnel and clientele
TRADER PUBLISHING (Rocky River, OH) 12/95 to 2/97
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Provide layout and design for advertisers in three weekly publications
• Conceptualize directly with Catalog Manager and Creative Director
• Scanned and modified photos to be used in magazines
• Proof final designs to be sent to Print Facility
• Lead Creative Team and reported directly to Head of Marketing
Education: University of Akron of School of Art (earned B.F.A. major areas of study: drawing/painting)
Software Expertise:
(Mac and PC Based) Quark Xpress 8.0, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Acrobat 9.0, Acrobat Distiller 9, Word, Powerpoint, Mac OSX system software, Multi-Ad Creator 2.1 and working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver.
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