1. PAMELA POHL
1755 Boulan Drive, Troy, MI 48084
pamelapohl14@yahoo.com
Mobile: (248) 990-0465
Objective: Seek contract work for desktop publishing, graphic design, and technical illustrator.
Highlight of Qualifications
I Versatile graphic designer;30 years professional experience
I Oversee design,format,and print production for a monthly national magazine;BetterInvesting
I Design and develop a range of projects from boutique to corporate:
Corporate id,logos,catalogs,brochures,newsletters,advertisements,package design and web
I Collaborated one-on-one with clients or as part of a team
I Digital manipulation of photos,illustrations and website imaging
Relevant Experience
Technology Skills
I Adobe Suite (up to CS6), proficient using InDesign,Photoshop,Illustrator and Acrobat Professional
Oakland Community College 2012-2013 – Adobe Flash Professional CS6,Dreamweaver CS6,Final Cut Pro X
I QuarkXPress (up to 9.3)
I Microsoft Office Suite
I Past software experience includes PageMaker,FreeHand and ImageReady
Marketing
I Utilize software technology to create,produce and layout monthly magazine publication (52-124 pages)
I Work with various departments in designing brochures,presentations and other marketing collateral
I Production for a 254 book using QuarkXPress 9.3;Take Stock by Ellis Traub
I Implemented a corporate in-house journal for easy reference in finding photos,project file names and dates
Print and Web Production
I Oversee final print and web production for both high and low resolution visual materials
I Collaborated with production team and designers for collection of photos,graphics and fonts
I Advise,revise and correct files for print and web (PDFs,eps’s,ai’s,psd’s,jpg’s,gif’s,png’s,qxp’s and ind’s,etc.)
Employment History
2010 – Present Independent Desktop Publisher,Graphic Designer Graphic Directions,Troy,MI
2010 – 2013 Desktop Publisher,Graphic Designer,contract NAIC,BetterInvesting,Madison Hgts.,MI
2000 – 2010 Desktop Publisher,Graphic Design Specialist NAIC,BetterInvesting,Madison Hgts.,MI
1985 – 2001 Independent Desktop Publisher,Graphic Designer Graphic Directions,Troy,MI
1981 – 1984 Art Director,Graphic Designer,Illustrator The Dale Corporation,Sterling Hgts.,MI
1972 – 1979 Typesetting,Keyline,Illustration,Camera Stats Commercial Graphics,Royal Oak,MI
Military Service
1976 – 1979 Military Intelligence,Image Interpreter (Veteran) Fort Carson,Colorado Spgs.,CO
Education
2012 – Present Continuing Education (Technological Sciences) Auburn Hills,Orchard Ridge,Royal Oak,MI
1981 – 1982 FineArts Oakland University,Rochester,MI
1979 – 1980 FineArts University of Colorado,Colo.Sprgs.,CO
1977 – 1978 Graphic Design Pikes Peak Community College,Colo.Spgs.,CO