DIANE CLARK
2906 Belmont Road
Casper, Wyoming 	
Home 306.333.1984
Cell 306.251.4345
diane@kdwebpagedesign.com
http://www.kdwebpagedesign.com


PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

To pursue a production-related position in the graphic arts or internet industry.


HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

· 24+ years professional background in the graphic arts industry.
· 10 years background in the web development.
· Exceptional typesetting and layout skills.
· Solid understanding of production.
· Well organized and resourceful.
· Reliable and adaptable, learn new systems quickly, and take initiative. 


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Management
· Successfully re-organized composing department, reducing monthly write-offs from $4,000 to $700.
· Developed and implemented system for paginating classifieds of daily newspaper.
· Efficiently operated department below yearly budget.
· Maintained and updated software and hardware for Macintosh computer system.
· Initiated system for electronic filing system to save and recover all typesetting projects.
· Trained beginners as well as advanced Macintosh users on system functions and specific programs.

Typesetting, Design and Layout
· Typeset newsletters, flyers, forms, business cards, letterheads, tabloids, and ads.
· Paginated magazines and newspapers.
· Designed logos for small businesses and individuals.
· Worked with color separations, sizing and approving color match.
· Layed-out projects with computer generated and hand-cut process color.

Internet Experience
· Help maintain the web site for the Digital Missourian.
· Have basic JavaScript knowledge.
· Have basic .ASP knowledge.
· Freelance Web Design for individuals and small businesses.

Computer Knowledge
· Efficiently use Macintosh and Windows platforms.
· Dreamweaver, 1stPage, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Freehand, Photoshop, PageMaker, Multi-Ad Creator, Roundhouse and ALS.

Customer Service
· Accurately estimated various printing jobs, coordinating stock, inks, art charges and bindery specifications.
· Operated the front counter, handling small print orders and scheduling of print jobs.

WORK HISTORY:

· Freelance Web Designer - KD Web Page Design; Casper, Wyoming - 2002 to Present
· Graphic Designer - The Auburn Journal; Auburn, California - 2002 to 2002
· Page Planner - The Olympian; Olympia, Washington - 1998 to 2002
· Freelance Typesetter/Web Designer - The Capital Ad Sheet; Jefferson City, Missouri - 1994 to 1998
· Typesetter/Web Designer - Columbia Missourian; Columbia, Missouri - 1994 to 1998
· Composing Room Supervisor - Northwest Arkansas Times; Fayetteville, Arkansas - 1993 to 1994
· Art Director/Customer Service - American Speedy Printing Center; Fayetteville, Arkansas - 1991 to 1993
· Typesetter/Production Artist - Northwest Arkansas Times; Fayetteville, Arkansas - 1990 to 1991
· Production Manger/Assistant Art Director - ColorGraphics; Tulsa, Oklahoma - 1988 to 1990
· Typesetter - Tri-Lakes Newspapers; Branson, Missouri - 1983 to 1988
· Typesetter - Keystrokes; Dallas, Texas - 1981 to 1983
· Typesetter - Apollo Printing; Richardson, Texas - 1980 to 1981

 
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

· GED - Missoula, Montana - 2002
· Apple Computer Training Seminar - Columbia, Missouri - 1986
· Plano Senior High School - Plano, Texas - 1978-1980
· Vocational Printing Course - Plano, Texas - 1978-1980

REFERENCES:

Ms. Sue Morin
The Auburn Journal
Auburn, California
530.852-0291
    
Ms. Serena Warren
The Olympian
111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, Washington 98506
360.754-5450
    
Mr. Sam Mitchell
The Olympian
111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, Washington 98506
360.754-5450
    
Mrs. Janet Johnson
The Capital Ad Sheet
P.O. Box 7195, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
573.635-7283
    
Mr. James T. Shrigley
Arcom Graphics
1244 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
501.444-7711