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Professional Objective:

Position: Graphic Designer or Web Production Specialist, 
which will utilize my experience working in this field using customer service, with skills in marketing, Color balance of Design elements within Web site creation, Advertisement preparation to increase sales, organizational-filing, excellent knowledge of computer systems.

High level of computer expertise handling a wide range of software used today in the work atmosphere. Skills in computer programs such as: CorelDRAW; Adobe PageMaker; Word Processors: Word; Microsoft Office; Power Point; Web creation (HTML) also PhotoShop with scanners, digital imaging in both MAC and PC environments.
 

n  Fine Arts background enhances my desktop publishing & word processing skills.
n  I work very well with schedules and timetables to complete work. 
n  My marketing and customer service skills are top notch.
n  Good record keeping and organizational habits.

Robert Ross, Artist,  Publishing — Advertising — Marketing  
1989 — Present
Graphic Design, Consulting firm. Specializing in Web site design & development using Desktop Publishing. 
Design, manage and maintain web sites: www.bswroofing.com; Mrs. Montoya’s class at, Fruitvale School District; beckspromos.com; & RossArt Directory; CLC (KCSOS) Community Learning Center Fine Arts web section; palance.com; Janet's Treasures; the StoveGuy. Group leader, supplied detail-oriented presentations using “Graphic design principles in the work place”. Trained in design techniques using Desktop Publishing and Information / Image Management.
Printing services, Marketing and Advertising of all types of business and promotional tools.
 

Old America Store    1995 — 1996
Frame Department Specialist. Consulted with customers as to the proper way to mat and frame their artwork, pictures, or paintings to achieve a professional finish. Very strong customer service and developed business relationships. Wrote and priced work orders, completed job orders, priced inventory, ordered & restocked new inventory.
 

B and B Printing    1993 — 1995
Computer Design & Typesetting. Trained employees to work with Desktop Publishing programs and computers. Responsible for system troubleshooting and problem solving as support consultant. I presently still consult with B&B.
 

Western Graphics    1992 — 1993
Computer Design Artist. Prepared camera ready art work. Supplied detailed color separations for garments for a screen printer. Temporary position: Art Designer, overflow artist.
 

Buck Owens Production Company, Inc.    1987 — 1989
Evening Print Production Supervisor. Prepared weekly publications: The Kern Shopper, Home Preview, Camera Ads, KUZZ Radio, KNIX Radio, Target Print & Mail Commercial Printing, and KUZZ TV-45.  Designed advertising layouts using computers. Supervised staff (evening production crew of 15), trained new production workers in layout design and using computers.
 

Bakersfield Lifestyle Magazine    1984 — 1987
Art Director:  Story design;  Advertising design layout of monthly local periodical. Group Leader of a staff of four. 
 

San José State University    ~San José, CA 
Painting, Etching, Silk Screen printing, Graphic Design, Illustration,
Photography and Commercial Printing techniques, Advertising and Marketing.

Bakersfield Community College    ~Bakersfield, CA
Associate in Arts: Painting, Graphic Design, Illustration, Printmaking.

West High School    ~Bakersfield, CA
Painting, Fine Art, Photography.

Portfolio available on-line:
http://www.rossart.net
Professional & Personal References are available.

Design Inquiries: 2303 Quincy Drive Bakersfield,  CA 93306-4037
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Telephone:
(661)  873-0755
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Direct email:
robert@rossart.net
 
 
 

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