⊲ Graphic communications specialist with 20+ years of experience seeks a new role. He has expertise in graphic design, branding, web design, environmental graphics, and marketing collateral. He is skilled at managing projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring quality graphics production.

1. Chris Dolezal
PORTFOLIO
DOLEZMEDIA.COM
303.641.8929
CHRISDOLEZ@GMAIL.COM
10128 W 52ND PL #301
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
SUMMARY:
⊲ Graphic Communications Specialist - with extensive experience in the A/C/E industry seeks a
role within a design firm to provide visual communication services including marketing support,
design communications, brand design integration, and environmental graphics. Thrive in high-
paced collaborative work environment, can provide technical leadership, and willing to go the
extra miles for a project’s success.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
⊲ Jacobs Engineering: Environmental Graphic Designer - August 2011 to Present
Responsible for design and development of comprehensive Environmental Graphic Design
packages for Aviation, Transit, City Wayfinding, Downtown Parking Systems, Healthcare
Facilities, Regional Parks, Streets for Cycling, Retail Environments, Corporate Interiors, and Non-
Profit Organizations.
⊲ DOLEZ MEDIA LLC: Owner/Designer - July 2010 to Present
Manage my own small business that provides graphic communications services to design firms,
contractors, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Responsibilities include Sales &
Marketing Collateral, Proposal Development, Budget Estimates, Project Management, Planning,
Design, Production, Management of Sub-contractors, Vendor Selection, Invoicing, and Accounts
Payable.
⊲ OZ Architecture: Associate to the Firm - May 2004 to July 2010
As an Associate to the firm I served as a mentor to younger staff contributing to professional
development. Facilitated overall firm goals and initiatives acting as a mid-level sounding board
to general staff within a group environment - resulting in direct feedback to firm leadership.
Took part firms social committee where I assisted with production & coordination of corporate
social events in providing necessary graphic materials for OZ offices, facilities, and other hosting
venues.
⊲ OZ Architecture: Director of Graphics - October 2000 to July 2010
As Director of Graphics I developed a broad understanding of a project’s life-cycle and graphics
production work-flow within it including RFP process, short-list interview, charrettes, planning
& strategy, programming, design phases, construction, move-in, and client sales/marketing
efforts. Responsible for developing firm-wide graphics process and standards, including color
management and digital pre-press activity for marketing, all design disciplines, and project
delivery. Worked in collaboration with individuals at all levels and across all disciplines of the
firm to always ensure high quality work product.
⊲ Interactive Design Management: Freelance Designer - May 1998 to July 2008
⊲ Archetype 3D Images: Scale Model Builder & Graphic Production - May 1998 to October 2000
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Have great understanding Project Life-cycles related to the broad spectrum of design for the
Built Environment.
• Capable of providing technical leadership and integrating collaborative workflow methods
that promote stream-lined processes that are driven by best-practices.
• Possess keen sense of Typography, Color Scheme, Design & Layout, and Image Composition.
• Have understanding and knowledge of RGB vs. CMYK color space for on-screen and print
production methods.
• Know the pros & cons of Raster/Bit-map vs. Vector graphics and understand how to use them.
• Familiar with various production methods including Pantone color, digital-color, large format
color, direct-printing (white ink), Screen-Printing, Paint and Vinyl Film Systems, Laser, CNC,
water-jet cut, in addition to the industrial design process, building materials, and exhibit and
sign fabrication methods.
• Familiar with ADA, MUTCD, and OSHA regulations as well as ANSI Standards for Wayfinding/
Signage purposes.
• Understand how to use different technologies to capture and create content.
COMPUTER SKILLS & TOOLS:
⊲ Design Tools
• Advanced in Adobe CS/CC - Photoshop, Illustrator (with CADtools), InDesign, Acrobat, Muse,
Lightroom, and Bridge.
• Intermediate level with SketchUp and other 3D rendering software
⊲ Office Communications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Google Apps for Work User - Chrome, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Picasa, Maps, Calendar,
GoogleEarth, ChromeCast, Youtube, and GoogleDrive
• Familiar with Document Control / Management Tools such as Project-Wise and SharePoint.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of
Environmental Design
College of
Architecture and Planning
University of Colorado Boulder
1999
AWARDS
APA
2011 Pierre L’Enfant
International Planning Award
Kigali Sub Area Plans
OZ Architecture
ASID
2009 Adaptive Reuse
2009 Retail Design
Scribbles
OZ Architecture
AFFILIATIONS
SEGD
Society for
Environmental Graphic Design
Member
DCI
Downtown Colorado Inc.
Member
COMMUNITY
Boulder Valley School District
GoByBus/SchoolPool Campaign
Service Donation
Community Revitalization
Partnership Program
Town of Silverthorne, Colorado
Service Donation
SCOR-BOARD
Sedgwick County Organized Rec
Urban Liaison/Graphics Advisor
Service Donation
RÉSUMÉ

2. Chris Dolezal
PORTFOLIO
DOLEZMEDIA.COM
303.641.8929
CHRISDOLEZ@GMAIL.COM
10128 W 52ND PL #301
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES:
⊲ Graphic Design & Layout
• Designed marketing materials and collateral for B2B/B2C/B2G including, Logo Design,
Stationery, Business Papers, Publications, Proposal Components, Design Guidelines,
Brochures, Fliers, Direct Mailers, Ads, Signage, Banners, Packaging, Presentations, Project
Display Boards, Websites, and Apparel.
⊲ Brand Development - Logo/Identity
• Administered discovery sessions with clients to strategize brand’s position, creative direction,
and design specifications.
• Created a Complete Brand Integration Process for projects involving Public Engagement
consisting of multiple groups including main Stakeholders, Brand Advisory Committee, Public
Involvement, and Project Design Team.
• Develop Logo-identity through a creative design process, for residential communities, retail,
non-profit, small businesses, and service oriented entities.
• Responsible for protecting brand integrity by considering image, message, style, color,
typeface and overall composition.
• Development of Style Guidelines and Brand Standards.
⊲ Website Design / Development / Graphic Production / Maintenance
• Utilize Adobe Muse and Muse-Themes’ Widgets to design and publish adaptive/responsive
brochure websites, interactive presentations, and other web-based media.
• Assisted in development of Website Design/Development RFP Document.
• Involved in RFQ/RFP bid process including agency evaluations and selection.
• Information architecture strategy, wire-frame diagrams, site design and navigation.
• Have developed unique and efficient web graphic production process and work-flow.
• Populated site using custom ColdFusion & PHP content management systems.
⊲ Design Team Graphic Communications Support & Graphic Content Management
• Strategically develop work-flow and production process of graphic assets for design
communications based off of full project life-cycles and overall business goals.
• Support design teams in their efforts to build engaging design presentations that include
printed books, large-format display boards, and interactive web-based content for today’s
mobile devices and on-screen HD viewing.
• Provide staff training on using custom made templates to promote consistent look, efficient
production, and assured quality of output.
• Graphic Content Development including City Maps, Community Maps, Key & Legends,
Illustrative Site Plans, Space-Use Diagrams, Stacking Plans, Unit Plans, Elevations,
• Project exclusive Website Design and Development.
• Field Work Support - Site Reconnaissance, Site Photos, Documentation, and Reporting.
• Graphics Process and Standards - Management, Implementation, and Control.
• Graphics Process and Standards Education - How To, Tips, and Best Practices.
• Project Folder/File Structure for work-flow optimization.
• Firm-wide Project Image Library Management and Maintenance.
⊲ Design Firm Marketing Support / Digital Asset Management
• Strategically developed work-flow and production process of digital assets for marketing
communications based off of full project life-cycles and overall business goals.
• Support marketing teams in their efforts to build persuasive presentations that include printed
books, large-format display boards, and interactive web-based content for today’s mobile
devices and on-screen HD viewing.
• Marketing Collateral Design, Development, Production, and up-keep that promote firm’s Brand
Integrity and Graphics Standards policy.
• Project Proposal Template Creation including Cover, TOC, Tabs, Page Themes and Styles
• RFP/RFQ production support including Approach, Resumes, Organizational Charts, Project
Profiles, Diagrams, Tables, and other Special Graphics as required.
• Project Life Cycle Tracking for Case Study Development.
• Set-Up of the “Proposal Center”, a Marketing Team Folder/File Structure for work-flow
optimization and output production.
• Project Image Library (See ‘Digital Asset Management” below)
• Digital Asset Creation/Enhancement, Digital Imaging, and Image Processing.
• Website Design Collaboration, Management, and Maintenance.
⊲ Digital Asset Management Tools
• Created image library for marketing efforts, design reference, and public preference events.
• Performed R&D of meta-data models, work-flow, operations and search functionalities. Set
system up to apply meta-data automatically using file/folder structure along with additional
keywords and custom fields designated for end-user considerations.
• Utilized desktop and mobile applications to take advantage of “Cloud” technologies while
managing system users and access levels.
DESCRIPTION
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of additional knowledge and
skills that I have built throughout
my career and that I can
effectively bring to your team or
organization.
CAPABILITIES

3. Chris Dolezal
PORTFOLIO
DOLEZMEDIA.COM
303.641.8929
CHRISDOLEZ@GMAIL.COM
10128 W 52ND PL #301
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
⊲ Environmental Graphics/Wayfinding Design
• Midway Int’l Airport Chicago - Security Checkpoint Passenger Bridge and Terminal Parking
Garage Expansion - Wayfinding/Signage Package
• (Confidential Client ) Global Facilities Signage Standards Manuel
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Int’l Airport - Gateway Monuments
• City of Glenwood Springs - Grand Ave. Bridge Wayfinding Enhancements
• Chicago Streets for Cycling - Strategy
• Grand Park - Park Wide Wayfinding Sign Program
• SJU - Luis Munoz Marin Int’l Airport - Wayfinding Signage Replacement Program
• MnDOT (Minnesota) - Highway Symbols Design Study/Production
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Int’l Airport - Roadway/Curbside/Interiors Signage Standard Manuals
• City of Fort Collins - Downtown Wayfinding Program
• City of San Antonio - Parking Wayfinding Program
• Al-Hasa Medical Health Center - Interior Wayfinding Program
• Butler Township - Community Gateway / Directional Signage
• Dallas/Fort-Worth International Airport - Terminal Wayfinding/Signage Package
• Jacobs Engineering - Corporate Interior Wayfinding, Themed Room ID, and Feature Walls
• Via Mobility Services - Comprehensive Wayfinding/Signage Program
• Via Mobility Services - Donor / Employee Recognition Program Exhibits
• Fort Collins Discovery Museum & Science Center - Facility Directory Map Concept
• Flatiron Athletic Club - Facility Directory Map
• National WWII Aviation Museum - Airport Display and Briefing Room Graphics
• Candy’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes - Exterior & Interior Signage
• PostNet - Store Dress and Signage Redevelopment
• Scribbles - Store Dress and Signage
• 1805 29th Street - Wayfinding and Signage
• LuLu - Store Dress and Storefront Signage
• Globeville Townhomes - Wayfinding and Signage
• DDP HomeCenter - Information Graphics and Display Systems
• Aurora Reservoir - Info Graphics, Wayfinding and Signage Guidelines
⊲ Real Estate Marketing and Sales Collateral
• The Lion Vail (Strata Vail) - Sales Book, Guide to Interior Finishes, and Website Graphics
• Bear Crossing - Logo, Sales Book, Direct Mail Package, Brochure, Unit Plans, Realtor Office
Display Boards, Website
• The Walnut - Sales Book
• Row 19 - Sales Book and Guide to Interior Finishes
• Scribbles - Promotional Illuminated Construction Screen
• LuLu Boutique - Promotional Pre-Opening Banners
• Iron-Flats Mixed Use - Sales Book, Interactive CD, and Collateral
• Tamarack Village - Residential Sales and Commercial Leasing Packages
• Torzetto - Logo and Unit Sales Plans
• Fairmount Tamarack - Sales Workbook
• Northstar Lodge Hyatt Residences Club - Financing Package, Sales Book, Promo Signage
• Flatirons Terrace at Golden West - Sales Book and Sales Center Display Boards
• The Village at Northstar - Custom Owner’s Design Manuals for 200+ Units
• 2500 Walnut Lofts - Logo, Sales Book, Interactive CD, Direct Mailers, Promotional Banners,
and Realtor Office Display Boards, and Website Graphics
• Edelweiss Lodge & Spa - Sales Booklet
• Globeville Townhomes - Logo, Community Brochure, and Promotional Banners
• The Broadmoor West Residences & Brownstones - Sales Books
• The Irwin - Logo, Sales Book, Website Graphics, and Website Design
• Westin Riverfront Resort - Unit Sales Plans and Amenity Promotional Boards
⊲ Corporate Brand / Identity / Collateral Design / Marketing Campaigns
• The Stretesky Foundation - Logo, Stationery, Website Graphics
• Arrowhead Sports Complex - Logo, Brochure, Project Exhibit Display Boards
• Metro Fence - Direct Mail Marketing Campaign
• Candy’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes - Logo, Stationery, and Hang Tags
• Scribbles - Logo, Stationery, Collateral, and Promotional items
• LuLu Boutique - Logo, Stationery, Collateral, and Promotional items
• Whiskey Belle Ranch - Logo and Stationery
• Corporate Travel Services - Logo and Stationery
• Select Contract Services - Logo, Stationery, Collateral, and Promotional items
• Canyon Point Properties - Logo, Stationery, Property Signage
• Ascendant Title - Logo, Stationery, and Office Signage
• Equity Services - Logo and Stationery
• Metro Reprographics - Logo and Stationery
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4. Chris Dolezal
PORTFOLIO
DOLEZMEDIA.COM
303.641.8929
CHRISDOLEZ@GMAIL.COM
10128 W 52ND PL #301
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
⊲ Key Project Productions / Design Guidelines & Program Plans
• Kigali, Africa Sub Area Plans - Development Plan
• Forest Lakes - Vision and Design Guidelines
• Tahoe Mountain Resorts - The Village at Northstar - Ownership Manuals for 5 resort properties
• Aurora Reservoir Master Plan and Design Guidelines
• Federal Heights Plaza East - Master Plan and Design Guidelines
• Village of Calistoga at Flying Horse - Design Guidelines
• Tuscano at Flying Horse - Design Guidelines
• Sanctuary Pointe - Design Guidelines
• University of Colorado - Williams Village Phase II Program Plan
• Confluence - Interior Finish Package
• Creekside Lofts - Interior Finish Package
• Agilent Building D - Furniture Plan and Specifications
⊲ Website Design / Graphics Development
• The Stretesky Foundation - Informational website promoting rural community enhancement
• Bear Crossing Colorado - Sales and Marketing Website for 28 Luxury Mountain Residences
• Corporate Travel Services - Brochure website for Corporate Travel Agent
• The Irwin Y6 - Sales and Marketing Website for 12 upscale condominiums in Cheyenne, WY
• Transit Marketing Group - Product Information and Sales for products used in bus lines
• Wells Fargo Center Denver - Online Tenant Manual and Training
⊲ Design Communications - Key Projects
• Leanin’ Tree / Covidien PUD Master Plan - Boulder Planning Board Submittal
• Folsom Commons - Morgan Creek Ventures Executive Summary
• Iron-Flats Mixed Use - Client/Realtor Design Presentation
• Bear Creek Commons at Williams Village Student Housing - Design Competition
• 500 Bond Mixed-Use Development - Urban Village Design Proposal
• Rocky Vista University - Town Design Submittals
• University of Houston Student Housing - Design Proposal
• Strata Vail - Client Design Presentations
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