Graphic Designer-Construction Laborer-Cook-Looking for full time job

[backwoods_boy]

With a degree in Graphic Arts /Interdisciplinary Visual Design from the University of Washington, Mike has been working as a freelance for 10 years and a professional as almost 7. He has a wide range of skills on a number of different software programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel Draw, InDesign, Image ready, Free hand, Dreamweaver as well as many more. He uses his creative ability and talents to bring a wide variety of ideas and broad range of technical skills for digital design and alteration. He also has some great marketing and advertising background. Mike can be trusted to produce under immense pressure and deadlines. He can be relied on to follow a project from start to finish and carry out his responsibilities for each project with strict guidelines. An added benefit is the fact that Mike is very detailed oriented, which results in projects created to perfection. Mike is not only a well educated design student, but he has also worked as computer technician for many small companies and can troubleshoot and solve computer mishaps. Recently Mike has been working for companies such as Costco, R.E.I, Slidework, Microsoft and Starbucks. Currently he is looking for something full time but will take contract to hire opportunities. Mike is a very driven and a wonderfully energetic individual that has a great passion for creativity and would make a magnificent contribution to any creative department.

Mike Smith
Graphic Designer/Photo Retouching/Technical Designer/Print Designer/Presentation Designer/Clothing Designer/Audio-Video Producer


Strengths:
• Creative troubleshooter and problem solver that works hard and loves a challenge.
• Relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal, communication, visual creativity and presentation skills
• Experienced in design concepts for packaging, advertising, audio and video
• Photographer with skills in evaluating prints for reproduction and press
• Experienced with print preparation for production
• Advanced skills in: CS4, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, Fireworks, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint and some flash.
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Education:
University of Washington Seattle WA. Graduated March 2005
Major: ART: Interdisciplinary Visual Design Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts Sub-Interest Minor: Applied Advertising and Marketing Design
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Experience:
Freelance: 10 Years (Costco, Microsoft, Starbucks, Nintendo, Google, Ford, AT&T, Adobe, Silverfox, Seattle Times, City of Bellevue)
Professional: 9 Years

Backcountry Research, Seattle WA
Sr. Graphic Artist and media production consultant...………………………………………………..….May 2010-Current
• Created logos, signage and packaging for products.
• Extensive multi-tasking during multiple projects.
• Worked under strict guidelines.
• Extensive communication with clients needs.
• Photo retouching and production of layouts.

Reality Works Company & Neuropath Learning, Bellevue WA
Senior Graphics/Media Specialist/Photo retouching/Web master/Video editor/Marketing……….July 2008-April 2010
• Processed thousands of images daily for use in children’s education activities and games. (Color correcting, image resizing, levels etc.)
• Designed product web pages and html documents.
• Some Audio and Video production with Adobe Premier.
• Designed and produced macromedia flash activities, introductions and conclusions for product use.
• Designed art and copy layouts for visual children learning presentations.
• Used a variety of print and digital media to meet clients' needs.
• Designed promotional displays, marketing brochures for products and services, developed products by creating visual designs for corporate literature.
• Developed the overall layout and design of children learning software applications.

MRM Worldwide, Seattle WA
Junior Graphic Production Artist...……….March 2008-June 2008

• Created and produced visual production Microsoft executive presentations and projects.
• Designed graphics, graphs and created an overall presentation visual experience.
• Extensive multi-tasking during multiple projects.
• Worked under strict guidelines

ExOfficio Clothing Company, Tukwila WA
Junior Graphic Designer/Marketing Department/Photo retouching………….December 2007-May 2008

• Created and designed technical drawings for catalog.
• Produced advertising and marketing pieces directed at drawing in new customers.
• Assisted in the design and creation of 60 page clothing specifications workbook.
• Created Posters, stickers, pins, postcards and company promotional pieces.

R.E.I. Recreational Equipment Incorporated, Kent WA
Junior Graphic Designer & Photo retouching specialist……….….May 2007-November 2007

• Restoration of damaged images. Retouching such as color correction, masking, color change, skin fixing, red eye removal, moirι removal. Applying special effects to images.
• High-end photo and fashion retouching as needed for print ads, billboards, catalogs and posters.
• Performed complex landscape retouching, brightened and removed all imperfections and recreated high resolution versions of complex layered photos.
• Digital photo retouching, color correction and special effects using Adobe Photoshop.

National Achiever Services, Mill Creek WA
Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant..............................November 2005-September 2007

• Logo design, custom illustration, ads, brochures, website design, catalogs, reports, data sheets, flyers, newsletters, posters, promotional campaigns, indoor & outdoor signage, packaging, charts, and multimedia art. Maintained office network and provided technical support. Prepared presentations for small and wide audiences using PowerPoint. Designed projects in print, including logos,
brochures, posters and web distribution.
• Designed projects, custom illustration, brochures, web sites, main pages, logos, clothing designs.
Structured full web sites, templates, and developed a voice for company.
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MIKE SMITH   
mike81@cablespeed.com

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Construction Laborer and / or Carpenter Journeyman

Highly talented Construction Laborer/Framer/journeyman with a high level of experience in heavy construction projects, home construction, demolition sites, and other assigned duties.
Summary of Qualifications

•   More than 8 years experience with in the construction trade
•   Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures
•   Excellent knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
•   Great knowledge of procedures, methods and materials used in the assigned department.
•   Profound knowledge of safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
•   Sound ability to operate the specialized tools and equipment used in performing work in the area of assignment.
•   Solid ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse working conditions.
•   Immense ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions in order to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner.
•   Remarkable ability to plan and set up work and delegate tasks to others.
•   Excellent ability to communicate with the public and co-workers in a tactful and effective manner.
•   Great ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
•   In-depth ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
•   Enviable ability to work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.
•   Demonstrated ability to lift and manipulate objects weighing up to 250 pounds regularly.
Professional Experience
*CDK Construction 1999-2005 Construction Laborer
*Sargent Construction Services 2005 – 2008--Construction Framer/Laborer

Skills:
•   Performed physical labor for heavy equipment operation including excavation, trenching, shoveling and operated necessary equipment.
•   Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials.
•   Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, and other temporary structures.
•   Build and position forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts. Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out area to be graded or to erect building structures.
•   Smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using float, trowel, screed, or powered cement finishing tool.
•   Dig ditches and level earth to grade specifications, using pick and shovel.
•   Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
•   Clean construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
•   Performed physical labor for masonry projects including: mixing mortars and cements, operating a jackhammer and grinder, lifting and moving materials to and from various job sites.
•   Provided leadership and project supervision on various work assignments.
Education
4 Year College Degree-Bachelor of Fine Arts-University of Washington---2005
Various Safety classes and fall protection certification---2002-2007
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Mike Smith

Seek the Challenging Position of Cook

A highly talented Cook with experience and passion in preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide variety of meats, BBQ, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items in large quantities; providing training and guidance to other employees performing the same or related work.
Objective:  Seeking the position of cook for a leading restaurant where I can create a better customer experience and improve my cooking skills.

Work Experience:

Various large outdoor camps-Personal
2007-2011

•   Passion for the outdoors and cooking in them
•   Create large meals for 10+ people with limited amenities. (no water or electricity)
•   Skills using Dutch oven and cooking over an open fire.
•   Prepared breakfasts, lunches and large dinners daily.
 
Katz Bar and Grill -Cook and catering-Carnation Golf Course
July 1999-September 2007
•   Prepared restaurant items such as wraps, sandwiches, salads,
burgers and a full breakfast menu.
•   Some custom designed menus were also created for special and private clients.
•   Managed all duties and trained to new employees.
•   Also prepared promotional and marketing materials.
•   Responsible for various other duties as assigned and as needed.
•   Responsible for helping in food control and inventory.
•   Responsible for helping in the preparation and serving the meal.
•   Organized constant cleaning of kitchen and dining room.
•   Make sure about the cleanliness and safety of floors.
•   Responsible for helping in cleaning and keeping the dining room and kitchen neat.
•   Responsible for completing orders including, placing food on plates and serving customers on their tables.
•   Make simple food items such as sandwiches, brewing coffee and carving meats.
Summary of Qualifications
•   More than 5 years experience.
•   Amazing energy and great attitude.
•   Great ability to read and write.
•   Exceptional ability to lead and train staff.
•   Uncommon ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
•   Great knowledge of supplies, equipment, and services ordering and inventory control.
•   Exceptional organizing and coordinating skills.
•   Skills in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
•   Strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
•   Excellent ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
•   Sound knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and related activities.
•   In-depth ability to operate power driven equipment such as a meat slicer or mixer.

Education:
University of Washington Art School 2005
Visual Design degree
University of Washington Rose Bowl Football team 2001.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Find several choices of what you're qualified to do. Which might mean getting a little out of your comfort zone. Challenge yourself. Now, for every job you could do, write a new resume' explicitly for that position. Now is when you become a salesman. You need to sell yourself, (in a good way), to the team you're trying to convince that you can be a team player and contributor to the goal of that organization. Every listing is a 'WISHLIST' of what they're looking for in a candidate. If you're willing to take some classes to brush up on something, or take a different position to get your foot in the door, you need to say so! Years ago I was passed up for a job because they thought I was still in the military. I was top candidate, but I didn't tell them that I had more than 60 days of terminal leave that I could have taken and worked for them before I was discharged.  6 months later, the No.2 they hired, didn't work out. I still got the job, since I'd been discharged by then. But it sure would have been nice to have had another 6 months of seniority.

Crimony, I was hired here because I had an indepth working knowledge of Novell Operating systems. We've gotten rid of Novell Netware and now I work primarily with MickySoft operating systems and applications running on that platform. You'll have to be flexible in your job searches. If you can take some classes, SharePoint server would be a great place to focus if you have more than a 'Graphical design' background. If you've got any .net or other web programing experience.

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[backwoods_boy]

Thank you!
I have applied to hundreds of jobs online.  LinkedIN, Craigslist, Monster, Creativecircle, etc....
still nothing. i will broaden my search.
thanks
I appreciate it.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Those are all local jobs. Don't apply online! Find out where the job is. Hunt down the manager for that department then the HR department for that company/organization. If you really want a job, then you need to work the wishlist to get past the screeners in HR. They are looking for the high points. Once you get past the screeners, sell yourself to the ones that are doing the interviews for the job. But you can only do that if you know exactly what they're looking for. You find that out from the manager.

-Steve

[backwoods_boy]

Thanks! WIll do!

[saylean]

Not sure if you have tried, but take a look at:

Gamasutra.com
gamejobs.com
gamesindustry.com

good luck in your search.

[backwoods_boy]

no but i will.
thanks

[DOUBLELUNG]

Find the local job opening you want. 

After submitting your application, call at least once a week to 1) let them know you are interested, 2) you feel you are highly qualified.  Try to come up with a "Top 10" list of why you are the best candidate for the job - "I want it", "I need it" don't count.  A said by Jack, sell yourself.  Your job is to provide the employer the facts to conclude they are a *censored* if they don't hire you.  Approach it entirely from the employer's perspective - why should they hire you, and not someone else?

If you can't answer that in your own mind, why should they hire you?

Best of luck.  I haven't been out of work for 20+ years, hope to never find out again how that feels.

[boneaddict]

Good luck Backwoods!

[backwoods_boy]

Thank you! Things are really tuff right now.

[backwoods_boy]

http://msmithportfolio.carbonmade.com/

[ribka]

http://msmithportfolio.carbonmade.com/

Good luck. Tough market for Graphic Designers. My wife has been in this line of  work for many years and job market really tough. She took classes on

http://www.lynda.com/

to gain more skills in web design, programming, ecarts ....

Also look at  doing programming for Facebook, blogs

[backwoods_boy]

Thanks will do!

[backwoods_boy]

Still on the search.

[JackOfAllTrades]

McDonalds?