Graphic Design Resume

1. Mark R. Jones 1813 Lady Palm Court, Trinity, FL 34655
 727.271.8425
 artie413@aol.com
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GRAPHIC AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
CorelDraw • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Dreamweaver • Adobe Illustrator • Font Building • Pre-Press
Expert • CMYK & Spot Color Separations • Design & Layout • Strategic Syllabus Planning & Creation
Process, Index, and Spot Color Applications • Business Development • Operations Management
Military / Aerospace Specification Specialist • Soft Skill and Technical Training
Quality System Management • Direct Marketing & Sales • Inventory Mgmt • Vendor Management
Troubleshooting • Warehouse Management • Customer Service • ISO 9000:2008 Internal Auditor
SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR
Analytical, exacting manager with a superlative track record of achievement. Key skills include Graphic and
Commercial Design process improvement, new business development, technical and soft skill training, facilities
management, capital improvements, direct client services, and managing all aspects of the design production process.
Adept at analyzing ongoing requirements to formulate cost-effective solutions and alternative approaches. Work in
concert with both internal and external personnel and directly with customers to ensure projects delivered on time and
to customer requirements. Effectively manage technical, financial, and other resources, and efficiently troubleshoot
and resolve issues in a timely manner.
MARK-ART / SIGNWORKS
SOLE PROPRIETOR / PRODUCTION MANAGER
As a small business entrepreneur; conceptualized, implemented, and sustained a commercial screen printing,
embroidery, and sign painting company for 23 years prior to the merger of Mark-Art and SignWorks. Upon
completion of all goals, facilitated an early release of a 12 month contractual agreement required by new owners.
Provided highly effective leadership managing all aspects of production. Worked directly with clients from
inception to project delivery, and monitored projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality assurance.
 Ensured safety and environmental compliance. Responsible for P&L analysis and correction to ensure company
profitability and growth.
 Interviewed and hired staff, scheduled personnel, and provided ongoing training in both technical and soft skills,
including customer service and conflict resolution.
 Responsible for maintaining facilities and costly equipment. Sourced and purchased required consumables, and
scheduled preventative maintenance.
 Ensured products met client specifications, resolved issues, and orchestrated delivery requirements.
 Key role in generating new business opportunities, and developed effective marketing and promotional strategies.
Conceptualized promotional activities to expand brand awareness and increase market share.
 Since beginning of company, efforts directly impacted steady growth; serviced 500+ customers throughout region.
Continuously exceeded previous year’s revenue and profits.

2. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF WESTERN NEW YORK Lockport, New York
VOLLUNTEERGRAPHIC DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
Enjoyed a successful tenure volunteering to teach a wide range of graphic design subjects. Developed
challenging curriculum focused on core subject matter and skills, assisted students in designing projects, and
provided counseling and encouragement to facilitate high student success rate and personal growth. Student
training included basic construction skills with hand and power tools.
 Provided leadership for program allowing students hands-on professional graphics production experience creating and
delivering various print products for the school and for clients in the outside community, including brochures, fliers, and
other direct market advertising collateral.
CAREER TRACK
SEAWAY PLASTICS (PARENT CO.) / FLORIDA FINISHING (SISTER CO.) Port Richey, FL
FLORIDA FINISHING ENGINEERING MANAGER
FLORIDA FINISHING MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Brought aboard to take full charge of Florida Finishing Co., a newly acquired, troubled commercial and industrial
painting company. Closely evaluated all facets of the operation, developed a cohesive management team, and
developed and implemented new policies, processes, procedures, and practices to effectively turn around the
business. Tripled the workforce, and guided efforts in areas of sales and marketing, new product development,
cost control, regulatory compliance, and new business development. Develop and manage customer driven
accreditations while furthering marketing efforts with the design and launch of a new website, and promoting the
company through select trade shows and other marketing strategies and opportunities.
 Upon arrival in 2007, company had substantial payroll debt and was achieving less than desired in gross sales volume.
By 2013, efforts had eliminated payroll debt and company was reporting Gross Sales volume of $500K .
 Transitioned Florida Finishing into a Defense/Aerospace accredited company specializing in the lucrative aerospace,
military, DOD, Navy, and Air Force finishing markets.
 Prime customers include Goodrich Lighting / Military, Lockheed Martin, L-3, and Parker Hennepin Aerospace.
 Drove efforts that resulted in ISO 9000:2008 compliance & NAD-CAP Chemical Processing and Quality System
Accreditations. Established UL Recognition / Product Identification and Approval of EM/ RFI Shielding.
 Conceptualized, developed and implemented a training program that spanned all departments and dramatically
boosted production capabilities, quality, and customer satisfaction.
 Upon successful realization of all goals, promoted to Engineering Manager for Florida Finishing, the sister company of
Seaway Plastics Engineering. Key focus includes development of proprietary coating, continual improvement in the
development and implementation of current and new production processes, while continuing to focus on automation
opportunities, and marketing strategies and materials for the automotive, POS, military, aerospace, and plastics markets.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Certified ISO 9000:2008 Auditor
Continual personal and professional development – Newsletters and publications - Various leadership workshops and seminars
SGIA Seminars – Fred Pryor Seminars
COMPUTER COMPETENCIES
CorelDraw X6 • Adobe Photoshop CS • Adobe Dreamweaver CC • Adobe Illustrator CS
Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, Publisher, Power Point.
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