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Peter I. Vdov
1334 Red Hill Rd.
Dauphin, PA 17018
Cell: 814-360-8233
piv102@yahoo.com
Objective:
To obtain a full-time graphic designer position requiring layout and design skills.
Education:
1996-2001
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Art degree in Graphic Design and Photography
1988-1990
Ukraine, Institute of Fine Art pursuing degree in Visual Arts
Relevant Courses:
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Typography
Design with computer
B&W Photography
Digital Photogaphy
Photo-Graphics
Packaging
Applied Graphic Communications
Technical Skills:
Proficient with Macintosh OX software including-
Adobe Photoshop CS5,
Adobe Illustrator CS4,
Adobe InDesign CS4,
Adobe Bridge CS5,
QuarkXPress Passport 6.5,
Digital Photography
Professional Experience:
2009-present
Production, Tyco Electronics
Jonestown, Pennsylvania 17038
2008-2009
Photographer, Universal Church Directories, Mansfield, OH 44903
* Photographing members of church, activities for church directories
2007-2008
Photographer, Freelancing, Los Angeles, CA
* Photographing for a major Cruise Line
2006-2007
Graphic Designer, Stott Publications, Inc., Warriors Mark, PA
* Design ads
2005-2006
Graphic Designer & Photographer, Freelancing, Bellefonte, PA
* Wedding Photography
* Creating ads, annual reports
2004-2005
Graphic Designer, Suzanne Egan Advertising, Marketing, Inc., Altoona, PA
* Design and implementation of billboards, ads, brochures, flyers, posters, direct mail,
invitations, TV cards, logos, stationary, city guides, rack cards
* Coordinate with various vendors
2002-2004
Art Director, State College Magazine, King Publishing, State College, PA
* Plan layout of each magazine issue
* Manage overall production of magazine with input from publisher, editor, advertising department and graphic artists
* Coordinate with printer to meet publishing deadlines and preserve integrity of images through proof and printing processes
* Photograph people, places and events to support editorial content of magazine
2001-2002
Production Assistant, State College Magazine and Pennsylvania Business Central,
King Publishing
* Design and produce ads, logos, stationery, posters, promotional brochures, newsletters & flyers
* Collaborate with marketing team to develop visual concepts for marketing and promotional materials
