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Michael J West
Phone: 508-615-0064
Email: michael@michaeljwestdesigns.com
Web: www.michaeljwestdesigns.com
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OBJECTIVE:
A full time position as Photographer, Web designer, Graphic Artist or Layout Manager.
EDUCATION:
Framingham State University, Bachelors Degree in Communication Arts, Framingham, MA. [ September 2008- May 2012 ]
Quinsigamond Community College, Associates Degree in Applied Arts, Worcester, MA. [ January 2003- May 2006 ]
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
Graphic Design I, Graphic II, Graphic Design Processes, Digital Photography, Basic Photography, Advanced Photography, Color Slide Imagery, Photographic Illustration, Typography, Color & Design 1, Color & Design II, Digital Drawing I, Digital Drawing II, Website Design I, Website Design II, Webmaster Production Processes,Interactive Design, Advanced Interactive Design, Computer Animation Techniques, Advertising Techniques, Advertising Design, Art Appreciation, History of Graphic Design, History of Photography, Internet Communication, Drawing Fundamentals, Drawing 1, Introduction to Studio Arts and Introduction to Painting.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Michael J West Designs, Owner, Lead Designer, Millbury, MA. [ February 2005-Present ]
CompUSA, Customer Service Representative, Marlboro, MA. [ March 2001-June 2001 ]
Vellumoid, INC, Machine Operator, Worcester, MA. [ October 1997-February 2001 ]
Christmas Tree Shops, INC, Inventory & Merchandise Specialist, Shrewsbury, MA. [ January 1994-October 1997 ]
US Air Force, Active Duty Military, Various Locations, [ August 1986- July 1994 ]
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Designer, Housewarming Party Invitation, Gould Family, Hubbardston, MA. [ 2014 ]
• Designer, Dedication Ceremony, Weber Family, Grafton, MA. [ 2013 ]
• Designer, Postcard, Dr. Allan D. Hughes, Millbury, MA. [ 2012 ]
• Designer, Dog Orphans 2012 Pet Photo Contest, Douglas, MA. [ 2012 ]
• Designer, NASW Conference 2010 Powerpoint Presentation, Framingham, MA. [ 2010 ]
• Logo/ Ad Designer, Diane Ellaborn, Framingham, MA. [ 2007-present ]
• Designer/ Layout Manager, 2007, 2008 First Event Conference Program Guide, Peabody, MA. [ 2007-2008 ]
• Editor/Publisher of NonProfit's Monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2008. Waltham, MA. [ 2007-2008 ]
• Webmaster/ Designer for NonProfit Organization, 2007. Waltham, MA. [ 2007 ]
• Layout Manager/ Designer, 2006 TBC Conference Program Guide, Worcester, MA. [ 2006 ]
• Project Manager/ Lead Designer, Save Our Fine Arts Program (SOFA), Burncoat High School, Worcester, MA [ 2006 ]
• Design Team, Habitat for Humanity 2005 Fundraiser, Worcester, MA. [ 2005 ]
• Webmaster/ Designer for NonProfit Veteran Organization, Akron Ohio. [ 2004-2010 ]
ART SHOWS:
• 5th Annual Art Show & Sale, Auburn Cultural Council, Auburn, MA. [ 2014 ]
• Art is Alive Show, Booklovers' Gourmet, Webster, MA. [ 2013 ]
• 4th Annual Art Show & Sale, Auburn Cultural Council, Auburn, MA. [ 2013 ]
• End of The World, Gallery X, New Bedford, MA. [ 2013 ]
• About Face, A Portrait Show, Gallery X, New Bedford, MA. [ 2013 ]
• Senior Portfolio Show, Mazmanian Art Gallery, Framingham, MA. [ 2012 ]
RELEVANT SKILLS:
Photography (Sony A100 & A390), Computers (MAC and PC), Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Xpress, PageMaker, Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, FrontPage, and Powerpoint).
SELECTED WORKS:
(a full portfolio is available for immediate review).
REFERENCES:
(References available upon request)
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